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May 31
- Colorado tourist learns the hard way that elk don't care how small your dog is – it might still be a wolf
- Researchers have been quietly collecting urine samples at ultramarathons to study drug use – here's what they found
- It's payday, and the mighty Garmin Fenix 7 Pro is down to its lowest price ever
- "Meticulous examination" underway as another set of human remains discovered at remote Colorado campsite
- The North Face Frontier Futurelight Jacket review: a light, breathable rain shell with a premium price tag
May 30
- Smartwool vs Icebreaker: which brand makes the most out of merino?
- The Garmin inReach Messenger lets you send text messages in the backcountry, and it's going cheap with this rare deal
- Here's a demonstration of how NOT to photograph bison at Yellowstone, courtesy of two tourists
- Alpkit Element wetsuit jacket: an easy-on, easy-off alternative to a full wetsuit for water babies
- This new Casio G-Shock watch is made with an alloy four times harder than titanium
- Denali's busiest period of the year kicks off with multiple callouts for frostbitten, hypothermic climbers
- This tiny Garmin satellite communicator helped save a diver after a heart attack – and it's $100 off right now
- Keen Targhee IV hiking boot review: a solid performer that's built to last and stands up to most conditions
- Watch out Garmin, Google has just launched a new kids' smartwatch to compete with the Bounce
May 29
- "The unthinkable happened" – hiker critically injured by falling tree just two weeks after fatal incident
- Smartwool Active Ultralite Headband review: don't sweat it on the trails
- What is Colorado Tick Fever – and how can you avoid it on the trail this summer?
- Get $200 off this slick titanium Garmin watch at Amazon today
- Deal alert: the Garmin Bounce kids' sports watch just hit a record low price
- Groundbreaking technology could revolutionize backcountry rescue efforts, locating missing people in minutes
May 28
- Selected Yeti bags and cups are going cheap with this rare deal at Amazon
- “We’ve told people to stay off these trails" – teen hiker miraculously survives 400-foot canyon plunge
- Hiker tries to snap close-up photos of elk at Grand Canyon National Park – it doesn't go too well
- How to make yourself searchable when disaster strikes on a hike – 4 expert tips from mountain rescue
- This special edition Casio G-Shock watch tracks your workouts, and comes with an inflatable paddle board
- "I wanted to give them a safe place" – Chicago cop takes youngsters camping to avoid gun violence over holiday weekend
- New video of tenacious bear vs trash can shows why you should never store food in your tent
- Your Garmin watch can now help you find a lost phone – wherever you left it
May 27
- Deuter Pulse Pro 5 hip bag review: you can cram a surprising amount in this comfy pack
- Californian tourists lean the hard way that sea lions may be cute, but they aren't your friends
May 26
- "I'm cheering for the assault cows" – Yellowstone tourists scorned after posing for photos with bison
- 12 of the most family-friendly US National Parks for summer vacations
- Unparallel Up Lace climbing shoes review: stiff soles ensure confidence on small edges and when smearing
- Hiking in Gran Canaria: we uncover hidden treasures in a wild and welcoming land
- Smartwool Women's Active Ultralite High Neck Tank review: stay fresh and dry all day
- What is Kevlar – and why is it suddenly showing up in your trail running shoes?
May 25
- 11 easy ways to make your running more sustainable – from a running expert
- CimAlp Storm Pro Men’s Ultrashell Trail Running Jacket review: a solid alpine runner's shell
- 66° North Snaefell jacket review: a classy waterproof, redesigned to be better for you and the planet
- Video shows Yellowstone hiker running for his life after disturbing moose for photos
May 24
- Mauled hiker reveals he played dead when grizzly bear attacked – then she accidentally pepper sprayed herself
- Get 20% off selected Yeti coolers and bags ahead of Memorial Day – while stock lasts
- Tifosi Swank Single Lens Sunglasses review: uncomplicated, comfortable protection at a good price
- One of Garmin's best running watches is on sale for under £170 at Amazon today
- This adventure-ready ebike has full suspension, 50-mile range, and a price tag that won't break the bank
- Famed white grizzly bear emerges with new cubs – stopping to photograph her could land you with $25,000 fine
May 23
- Garmin Epix drops to lowest ever price in awesome Amazon deal
- Garmin releases software update to stop your watch crashing during activities
- Trail runner's dog snatched by mountain lion
- Coloradan "swiped at from behind" by bear while enjoying morning walk
- Smartwool Women's Active Lined 4" Short review: fresh, airy comfort for long, hot days on the trail
May 22
- "Best flavor ever" – Courtney's Dauwaltermelon sports drink is back at last, just in time for summer training
- Brave rescuers perform tricky operation to rescue Moab hiker who injured ankle jumping over "sharp, catastrophic drop"
- Hydro Flask 32oz Insulated French Press review: keep that java piping for longer
- Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx trail running shoes review: tear down tough, technical trails with confidence
- Go for a hike in Nebraska this summer, and you could win a fun 2-day cabin stay
- Ultra runners face risk of kidney damage, finds study
- Grand Teton National Park visitor seriously injured in "surprise" grizzly bear attack
May 21
- Man killed by moose while trying to photograph its calves "was not a hapless fool"
- Run, don't walk – Garmin's latest heart rate monitor is cheaper than ever at Amazon today
- Yes, you really can grab a snug Patagonia jacket for under $60 in the REI Anniversary Sale
- Decathlon Values Adventure
- Once we tried these Danner hiking shoes, we didn't want to wear anything else – and they're going cheap at REI
- Polar Vantage V3 review: a premium sports watch that really shines
- “I am thrilled to welcome wolverines back" – Colorado's wild is getting a new resident
- Colfax Marathon runners have near miss as stolen car veers onto route
- British runner claims world record for running a marathon in Crocs
May 20
- The 11 worst things to take camping at a music festival, according to an expert
- "To put your child in danger like that is unbelievable" – tourists interrupt alligator's meal to snap pictures in Florida Everglades
- Can't wait for the Fenix 8? This super powerful Garmin watch is the next best thing, and it's going cheap today
- If your Garmin watch battery is draining too fast, there's finally a fix
- Making the transition from road running to trail running? Here’s everything you need to know
- Kathmandu Trailhead Stretch 2.5 Layer Rain Jacket review: lighter than light, breathable and easy on the planet
- “I don't think that’s wise” – herd of bison charges clueless tourists in Yellowstone
- "She’s always kept going" – 11-year-old, one-eyed wolf in Yellowstone defies the odds with another litter of pups
May 19
- Osprey Talon Velocity 20 review: a versatile daypack for hikers and runners
- How to choose a travel yoga mat for active adventures: 5 factors to help you find your best flow on the go
- Going festival camping this summer? Aldi is selling tents for £17.99 – here's when you can grab one
- Jack Wolfskin Moonrise 3-in-1 jacket: A versatile waterproof that gets the job done in an understated way
May 18
- Inov8 Bare-XF barefoot running shoes review: feel the train in luxurious comfort
- Climbing a via ferrata in Corsica: where rugged mountain adventure meets the Mediterranean
- These new retro colors on the Coros Pace 3 will have you running back to the future this summer
- Yeti Camino 35L carry-all review: A tough as nails semi-waterproof hauler that means serious business
May 17
- Hiker missing in Rocky Mountain National Park found dead
- Price drop alert: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is almost £100 off for a limited time
- Act fast – the Garmin InReach Mini 2 is back to its lowest price on Amazon, and it could save your life
- Runner hooked by fisherman misses out on half marathon silver placing
- Graphic video shows bull goring beach tourist who ignored desperate warnings
- Kathmandu Valorous Pack 38L review: a versatile and roomy hauler with a friendly design for day hikes and backpacking
- Man killed by falling tree at Colorado ski resort
- "Someone is going to die" - shocking warning about river pollution as wild swimming season starts
May 16
- Strava announces new AI initiative to combat fake stats, plus dark mode and family subscriptions
- Three men charged with illegal camping, starting a wildfire in US National Park may face up to six months in prison
- Rabbit Run Fuel ’n’ Fly running shorts review: minty freshness and smooth comfort
- Can you use a sleeping bag liner on its own for camping?
- New Instagram account reveals how many climbers are active in Yosemite every day
- Vivobarefoot make a splash with new Hydra ESC swim-run water shoe
May 15
- Sea to Summit Reactor sleeping bag liner review: extra insulation with a great warmth-to-weight ratio
- Lawbreaking hikers in Hawaii will not have to pay to be rescued, state government decides
- Stomach-churning clip shows hapless tourists casually perched over Yosemite waterfall where dozens have drowned
- How to ruin your hiking boots in 6 easy steps (and what to do instead)
- Teva and FP Movement collaborate on limited edition women’s sandals & hiking boots
- The North Face Trailjammer T-shirt review: optimal airflow while you're working up a sweat
- Dead wolf found in Colorado was most likely killed by mountain lion
- Vivobarefoot launches the Hybrid Wing – a "radical" shoe that's 3D printed to fit your feet
May 14
- Runner literally has a hair-raising experience at Toronto Marathon
- Utah hiker finds the absolute worst place to injure an ankle – on top of a rock spire
- "Make responsible decisions" – hikers warned as rockfall claims third life in one week on Mt Whitney
- The North Face Windstream Shell Jacket review: lightweight, compact, breathable protection from the wind
- Fires, floods and lightning strikes: 5 summer weather hazards hikers need to know about
- Death Valley vandal topples historic structure towing vehicle out of mud – can you help identify them?
- Another hiker is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far
May 13
- Another group of teens involved in overnight rescue from hiking trail, prompting fresh warnings
- Terrifying video shows angry bear launching blistering attack on foragers’ truck in Japan
- April showers bring...freezing rain and deep snow for "unprepared" Mount Washington hikers
- Sherpa guide "synonymous with the world’s highest peak" summits Everest for the 29th time
May 12
- How to watch The Summit season 2: stream the adventure show from anywhere
- Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag: a waterproof dry bag in unmissable bright colors
- What do mountain rescue team members wear on operations?
- Tourist takes carelessness to another level, squatting on the ground for photos with bison at Yellowstone National Park
May 11
- See tourists demonstrate the worst possible way to react when encountering a bear
- The 25 worst things to take on a bikepacking trip – advice from an expert
- 7 reasons you need a sleeping bag liner: comfort, warmth and protection for your cocoon
- 61-year-old runner breaks world record for fastest 1,000 marathons
- Red 60L Getaway Kitbag review: a versatile, roomy dry bag that will see you through plenty of aquatic adventures and weekends away
May 10
- Watch out Garmin – this tough Google-powered smartwatch is here to eat your lunch
- Free update for your Garmin watch gives you more control over fitness tracking
- These summery color-shifting G-Shock watches are now available in the US
- New Yeti French press – take your taste for fresh brew into the wild
- The North Face Trail Lite Speed 20-Litre Backpack review: a near-perfect pack for fast and light adventures
- You could be paid $5,000 to hike the Pacific Crest Trail next year – here's how
- Price drop alert: Garmin's smallest sports watch is cheaper than ever at Amazon today
- Watch the cutest bear cub home invasion video you’re likely to see this year
- Casio launches G-Shock Frogman watch with gold detailing and whales (lots of them)
May 9
- Issey Miyake’s barefoot running shoe collaboration with New Balance will deliver “sensuous physicality”
- Right now, you can get 20% off a full-price item at Backcountry – here's how
- The North Face Trailjammer Shorts review: hike, bike and climb in all-day comfort
May 8
- Need new running shoes? Altra just dropped three new styles
- Specialized/Fjällräven frame bag review: slim profile, large volume, no wobble
- Could the slosh-reducing Hydroshirt revolutionize hydration for runners?
- Norwegian breaks world record for high-speed backwards skiing
- "This is frightening" – via ferrata climbers left clinging to cliffside for over an hour due to overcrowding
- Patagonia's Worn Wear Climb tour is coming to patch up your favorite gear at the crag
- New collaboration from The North Face and Icebreaker champions "a plastic-free future"
- Hikers learn the hard way that elk aren't afraid to bite the hands that feed them
May 7
- Why was the winner of the 2024 OC Marathon disqualified at the weekend?
- MSR Tindheim 2 review: a solid two-person palace for comfortable camping
- Helinox releases limited edition Tactical Collection tents for ultralight camping
- Yeti launches hot new Tropical Pink colorway ready for summer (but no coolers)
- The mighty Instinct 2X Solar has the best battery life of any Garmin watch, and it's going cheap right now
- Dog owners beware: treats full of fish hooks found on Appalachian Trail
- The super compact Garmin Tacx Boost lets you take your training indoors, and it's cheaper than ever at Amazon today
- Nerve-racking video reveals trail runner becoming trapped by fire on Table Mountain
- As Yellowstone reopens for the summer season, one hiker demonstrates what not to do around the park's bison
May 6
- Exped Ultra 3R sleeping mat review: comfort and alpine credentials
- 7 reasons you need a camping cooler: from campsite cuisine to keeping bears at bay
- Can you connect two tents together? And if so, how?
May 5
- Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Traveller Pillow review: a comfortable neck pillow for short-haul journeys
- Careless Colorado tourist caught sneaking up on sleeping bull elk, with small child in tow
- Patagonia Women’s Storm Shift Pants review: all-weather workhorse winter trousers
May 4
- Your Garmin watch is getting a huge update, with 35 new features and bug fixes
- Coros Vertix 2S vs Coros Vertix 2: choose the right adventure watch for you
- Fjällräven/Specialized Top Tube Bag review: a bijou bikepacking bag with a lot to offer
- 18 crazy things climbers and ultra runners do to save weight
- Careless tourists caught mobbing giant elk for photos at Canadian National Park
- 6 things I wish I'd known before starting wild swimming
May 3
- Clueless tourist tries to photograph son with sea lions on Californian seafront – it doesn't go well
- Watch peregrine falcons nesting on Alcatraz Island live with this amazing NPS webcam feed
- British hiker hospitalized after being trampled by cows
- How not to go camping this summer: men film themselves leaping into pop-up tent on cliff edge
- Mikkoa Travel Yoga Mat review: fold it up and flow everywhere you go
- Limited time deal: this super stylish Garmin watch has incredible battery life, and is going cheap at Amazon today
May 2
- Are you accidentally ruining your running shoes? What the experts say
- Crocs and Marmot team up to put a new twist on an old-school hiking shoe
- The North Face Verto Gore-Tex Alpine Mid Boots review: rugged protection for scaling rock
- Use AllTrails? You can get the Calm meditation app free for three months – here's how
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be almost identical to previous watches, says industry expert
May 1
- Patagonia fleeces are going cheap in the REI Outlet, and these are today's best deals
- Tranquilized mountain lion leaps over biologist and ricochets around canyon
- Get a sneaky extra Garmin badge by recording any activity today – here's how
- The North Face Bolt Polartec Power Grid Pull-On Jacket review: exceptional warmth from the lightest fleece we've tested
- Casio launches new outdoor-ready G-Shock watches inspired by "rocks and stones left on the untouched earth"
- Price cut alert – Garmin Fenix 7 drops below £400 in rare deal at Amazon
- Watch nail-biting moment when orca swims right underneath paddleboarder