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April 13
- What is a ridge walk? Classic traverses in the US and Europe
- "A breathtaking marble cavern": Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave reopening 4 years after it was closed by wildfires
April 12
- Rise of the machine: I just hiked the UK's highest mountain in Hypershell's new exoskeleton
- “Xenon won’t propel us to the top, but it will protect us as we climb fast” - British politician plans to summit Everest using controversial gas
- Trump’s tariffs mean your outdoor gear is about to get more expensive – here’s what you could pay more for and why store discounts may disappear
April 11
- Large group of hikers, including 25 children with additional needs, rescued from Arizona trail in scorching temperatures
- Polar launches paid subscription plan just weeks after Garmin announced its own training paywall
- Japanese ultra runner sets new record for running length of the Americas – he did it using just 2 pairs of Hokas
- AllTrails+ is my go-to hiking app, thanks to great perks like offline maps – you can save 50% off a full year of membership right now
- Save money and cozy up to the campfire: I love these snug Keen camping slippers, and they're 30% off right now
- "Signing that letter was a mistake": REI apologizes for endorsing politician behind America's National Parks chaos
- "Absolutely the right decision for the sport of climbing": lead and bouldering to have separate medals at 2028 LA Olympics
- Make your plans now! Here's the exact date you can get into every US National Park for free
April 10
- Connect with the trails and keep it stylish with the latest collaboration between The North Face and Japanese fashion brand Undercover
- Snuggle up on solo trips to the wilderness with over $140 off this lightweight one-person MSR tent
- "You forced me to confront my fears": Brooke Raboutou sends first female 9b+ sport climb in history
- Strava strives to settle subscriber strife with suite of new updates
- "Everest’s allure is timeless": permits to scale world's highest peak are selling twice as fast as they did in 2024
- Berghaus becomes first brand in the world to use new 2.5L Pertex Shield Pro waterproof fabric in rain pants
- The North Face Summit Series Pro 120 Crew review: this technical base layer manages moisture so you don't have to
- I've hiked and scrambled in comfort all over Scotland and the Alps with these awesome Arc'teryx pants – you can get them for under $140 at REI right now
April 9
- 1,300-year-old skis: melting glacier reveals prehistoric wooden skis in the Norwegian mountains
- "Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail
- The compact Garmin Instinct 2S Solar runs for longer than you can, and it's a gigantic 46% off at Amazon right now
- Head for the hills or take a dip in the ocean with 25% off these "very versatile" hiking sandals from Keen
- Former Dartmouth ski racing champion, 26, dies in Palisades Tahoe accident
- Hitting the heights: top tips for trail running at altitude
April 8
- “There’s a huge demand for sustainable, repeatable watches” - repairable Garmin rival crowdfunds over $250,000 in 48 hours
- Hawaii hiker pleads not guilty to charges alleging he attempted to murder wife on the trail
- Authorities investigate after "devastating" fire decimates popular Irish coastal hike
- Gear up for multi-day hiking trips with 25% off this spacious Osprey hiking pack
- Hikers say the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer is everything they look for in an ultralight down jacket – it's a giant 50% off at Backcountry right now
- Sea to Summit's new Ether Light XR Pro Sleeping Mat promises next-level comfort for your ultralight adventures
- "That was cracking" – Damian Hall sets new record on 300k Northern Traverse, enjoys a nice cup of tea at the finish
April 7
- National Parks ordered to remain open despite drastic staff shortages and funding cuts
- Garmin users to benefit from multiple significant fixes in fresh new update
- Rumpl's first sleeping bag lets you turn the temperature up or down with "game-changing layering system"
- "Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks
- Waterproof, windproof, and breathable - prepare for wet weather with 50% off this wilderness-ready rain jacket from The North Face
- We ventured into high places with the innovative Leki Makalu FX Carbon AS Trekking Poles and gave them nearly perfect marks – they're $60 off at REI right now
- Scotland’s tallest mountains: 5 giants of the Highlands
April 6
- BioLite Dash 450: a headlamp for runners, ramblers, campers and climbers (but especially runners)
- What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
April 5
- Coros Pace Pro review: bigger, brighter and bursting with battery life
- Going uphill fast: Who are the greatest fell runners of all time?
April 4
- 13 rising trail running stars join the ranks of Courtney Dauwalter and Mathieu Blanchard on Salomon's world-class team
- New Finisterre + Snow Peak collection focuses on "working in harmony with nature rather than conquering it" – with versatile and sustainable pieces
- REI just slashed the prices on a ton of premium snow sports gear – we've hand-picked the 7 best deals you don't want to miss
April 3
- The new "confidence-boosting" Salomon X Ultra 5 hiking boot manages to be both tougher and comfier than its predecessor
- "Gifted" California chef dies on popular Hawaii waterfall hike after being struck by rockfall
- Patagonia launches "lightest Nano-Air ever" – this awesome jacket barely tips the scales and looks perfect for high-energy spring adventures
- Yeti Roadie 15 Hard Cooler review: compact, carryable and very, very cold
- Quechua unveils new technical hiking line "crafted with the spirit of adventure"
April 2
- Big Bend National Park could be about to get bigger, as lawmakers consider expansion proposal
- Overcome your obstacles: Gossamer's new Type 2 collection of adventure packs is built to thrive in tough conditions
- Hurry and snag 24% off these super-comfy discontinued Merrell hiking shoes while you still can
- We love the "versatile" Osprey Talon Velocity 20 daypack for speedy days on the trails – it's under $135 at REI right now
- "No finish lines, no pressure, just epic routes" – Love Trails launches running and adventure festival in Croatia
- You'd be "hard-pressed" to improve the AeroPress Go coffee maker for camping – but they just made it even better
- Hoka "takes a cue from nature" and updates the Hopara 2 hiking sandal with merino wool for better breathability, less stink
- Spring camping: here’s how I update my kit for backpacking adventures as the weather gets warmer
April 1
- Plant powered padding? This new design concept from Berghaus features insulation derived from wetland regeneration
- Garmin unveils the Vivoactive 6 smartwatch, and we can't wait to test out the new "smart wake alarm" feature this spring
- Open water swimmers to be banned from America's deepest lake for two years during restoration project
- "Barkley is a satire" – John Kelly speaks out on absurd race that bested every last runner, new film chronicles Jasmin Paris's 2024 victory
- The "incredibly useful" LifeStraw Peak Series water bottle and filter combo saved my thru-hike – and it's 20% off at Amazon
- Tozo OpenEgo: wireless open-ear headphones for rocking runners
- A smartwatch with an AMOLED display for under $80? Meet the Amazfit Bip 6
- “They're as trainable as dogs” – honeybees in Joshua Tree National Park to become vital arm of search and rescue missions