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A man opens his REI Co-op Traverse Modular Bear Canister at his desert campsite
Bears are active, and this new Modular Bear Canister from REI is brilliant for backpackers – you just have to be smarter than Smokey to open it

By Julia Clarke Last updated

The REI Co-op Traverse modular bear canister can expand or contract to suit the length of your trip

Safety Gear
Trekkers in Japan face hike in charges to climb Mount Fuji amid concerns over pollution and crowding

By Will Symons Published

Japan's tallest mountain is climbed by 200,000 people each year, most in the busy summer season

Climbing & Mountaineering
Fancy a dip in the Great Lakes? You might think twice after scientists revealed 'highest reported worldwide levels' of microplastics found in some Great Lakes fish.

By Will Symons Last updated

Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to step up testing for microplastics in the iconic lakes

Water Sports
In it for the long run: the elite British runners leading the charge against climate change

By Alex Foxfield Published

We take a look at the Green Runners, a group committed to doing their bit to combat the climate emergency

Trail Running
Big orange octopus swimming near the reef in ocean
"What is this thing doing right here?" – Washington hikers come across a giant octopus casually swimming just off the trail

By Julia Clarke Published

These hikers got the surprise of their life

Wildlife Encounters
Climbers and hikers banned from popular cliffs and trails to protect endangered raptors during nesting season

By Will Symons Last updated

Falcons, eagles, hawks, and other species are returning to raise their young

Nature & Wildlife
Wild swimmers may benefit from cleaner water under leaked government plans to allow beaver releases in England

By Will Symons Published

It's claimed the UK government will issue release licenses to various wildlife groups as beavers continue their return to English waters

Water Sports
Aurora Borealis dazzles hikers in Alaska - here’s how you can catch a glimpse for yourself

By Will Symons Published

The spectacular natural phenomenon paints the skies around the North Pole with glowing multi-colored lights - follow our top tips for the best view

Nature & Wildlife
Feral pigs captured and killed after a second suspected illegal rewilding attempt in the Scottish Highlands

By Will Symons Published

Eight pigs were discovered almost exactly a month after illegally released lynx were found in the Cairngorms National Park

Wildlife Encounters
Ancient forest uncovered near popular hiking area in the Rocky Mountains

By Will Symons Published

Melting ice caused by climate change revealed the 6,000-year-old woodland

Nature & Wildlife
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