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August 31
- "This time I meant to do it" – UTMB's new queen Katie Schide on how she smashed Dauwalter's record in 2024
- "It was not even in my wildest dreams to think I could win" – who is Vincent Bouillard? Your UTMB 2024 champ, that's who
- UTMB 2024: Tenacious Schide on track for a record win, men's race looks set to go to little-known Bouillard in latest twist
- Want to run faster? These are the shoes elite ultra runners have used to dominate this year’s biggest trail races
August 30
- UTMB 2024: Walmsley is out in front, but the big story is Katie Schide
- Will the new Shokz OpenRun Pro 2s finally solve the problem of decent bass in an open ear headphone?
- I just went for a trail run in Chamonix – let's hope the UTMB runners are prepared for hot conditions with these 3 strategies
- Solo backpacker dies in Grand Canyon as death toll rises to six in just one month
- New Hoka Kaha 2 Frost Moc GTX is half sleeping bag, half trail shoe
- UTMB 2024: We're live at the starting line and history has already been made
- Insane video shows dimwitted tourist climbing Germany’s highest mountain in Birkenstock sandals
- 13 things I wish I'd known before running into the menopause
- 7 reasons you need a headlamp: from winter training to campsite kudos
August 29
- A grandma who was lost in the Alps for five days survived by drinking puddles
- I've hiked all over the world – these are the 8 deals in REI's Labor Day hiking sale I'm most excited about
- National Park fights back after being labeled ‘disappointing’ tourist attraction
- Snow sport specialists Rossignol launch new flagship trail running shoe after three years of research
- New coffin-shaped Yeti cooler is a real chiller
- Call it the Dauwalter effect: The North Face Transgrancanaria race sells out at unprecedented pace
- “There’s always more to give deep down” – ultra runner Harry Jones shares 4 things he’s doing to prepare for the UTMB finals
- Good news: National Park Service to receive $100m in record-high grant – here’s who’ll benefit
August 28
- There’s breathtaking skiing action galore in this 3-minute trailer for Calm Beneath Castles
- Stay away from bull elk: Yellowstone officials issue warning as fall mating season kicks off
- Three hikers hospitalized after giant hornet attack in Taiwan
- Watch this ultra runner take on a train for a race up a Welsh mountain
- Salomon Amphib Bold 2 review: a stylish water shoe that’s not just for the water
- I've taken this Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad all around the world, and it's down to $100 in REI's Labor Day sale
- I'm an outdoors journalist – these are my 7 top picks from REI's Labor Day camping sale
- Stay in the summer spirit with this 50% discount code for a year of AllTrails+ right now
August 27
- Runners, rejoice: the Garmin Fenix 8 has finally landed, hailed as "most capable yet" (oh, and the Enduro 3 is here too)
- Video shows tourists sheltering in caves from Grand Canyon’s killer flash floods
- "I hope you find a new job" – public reacts to hiker stranded in overnight storm on Colorado 14er after colleagues ditch him
- 13 things I wish I'd known before hiking my first solo mountain
- Thirsty bees force officials to close areas of Joshua Tree National Park
- Asics unveils new speedy shoe for the trail – but “it might not be for everyone”, says brand ambassador
- Keen Drift Creek H2 sandals review: breathable, comfortable, robust and even (gasp) cool
- Watch this elite athlete day by day as he tries to summit more than 80 peaks in the Alps
August 26
- How to decode the label on your waterproof jacket
August 25
- Pain, danger and a lot of chocolate milk – Jake Catterall on how he ran across the Alps (and 5 lessons learned on the way)
August 24
- I go backpacking year-round – but never without doing these 7 essential gear checks
August 23
- Is it a changing robe or is it a waterproof jacket? Red's new Pursuit pitches itself somewhere in between
August 22
- Want a hands-on job at Yosemite? Under-30s are wanted for conservation internships
- First look: Keen’s 450 Dirt trail shoe is designed to help you pick up the pace on your hike
- "The post-100 burps are real" – 3 gels an hour and pushing Zone 3 all the way, David Roche explains how he broke the Leadville 100 record
- Hikers love this ankle-height version of Hoka’s famous trail-running shoe – and they're $35 off right now
- Elite ultra runner reveals how on-trail mugging left him in pieces, but now he's back and determined to win the UTMB
- “This watch saved me 40 to 50 minutes a day on the trail” – 3 reasons this ultra runner swears by the Garmin Enduro 2
- Watch videos of Zion National Park through the ages: mullet hairstyles and hazy running buffalo feature in vintage footage
- Shocking drone footage emerges of fire-ravaged Jasper National Park, after the largest wildfire there in a century
August 21
- Watch as unpermitted hikers scramble for their lives when volcano unexpectedly erupts
- Why are inflatable sleeping pads so expensive?
- Man runs 187 times round local McDonald’s – fuelled by their fast food – for 26.2-mile “McMarathon”
- Rescuers searching for hiker pause for selfie with Jay Leno
- Ultrarunning's iconic UTMB race is looming – here's who's looking for a podium spot
August 20
- The North Face and Mellow Climbing blend comfort and performance with "revolutionary" new approach shoe
- How I find the flow state on the hiking trail – and 5 ways you can too
- Struggling to get a reservation at a National Park? You can now sign up for availability alerts
- Watch powerful new short film Feel It All, tackling mental health against an ultra marathon backdrop
- "Fleeing in panic" from charging bear, diabetic hiker spends night lost in the backcountry
- Watch Brit daredevil set new BASE jumping world record skiing off a Himalayan cliff
August 19
- "Even an experienced hiker can get into trouble" – dehydrated Death Valley hiker collapses despite bringing 9 liters of water
- "The belief juice rubbed off on me" – after 19 years, the Leadville 100 race record is finally broken
- "Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you" – hiker on spiritual retreat lost for 4 days after being encouraged to leave phone behind
- Three climbers fall to their deaths on the Matterhorn in less than a week
- Father and son jump to safety as power boat slices through their kayak - and doesn't stop
- 12 tips to improve your marathon time next time you go the distance
August 18
- How to choose a pair of running sunglasses
- Mythbusting: should tent pegs really go in at an angle?
- A Montana man shot a grizzly bear during an attack – it saved his life, but here’s why experts say it’s not your best defense
August 17
- 5 reasons you need hiking sandals: from cool, comfy feet to looking fly on the trails
- Montane Men's Dart Lite T-Shirt review: super-lightweight and super-eco-friendly
- I explore trails for a living – here are 5 reasons why a long-distance day hike is my favorite type of adventure
- Seeking a new adventure? Gran Canaria's hiking festival offers a chance to discover the island's wild side on foot
August 16
- Dynafit Feline SL Running Shoes: a trail running shoe with a good fit and great grip
- Volunteers meditate in a “Ghost” kayak for a dream-like new film project
- Searching for Hoka Anacapa 2 hiking boots this Black Friday? We've found them as cheap as $109 in the best deals on the internet
- Cheats pay teenage “Strava jockeys” to boost their running stats
- Watch out hikers – bears are fattening up for winter
- The best navigation apps 2024: find your way in the great outdoors
- AllTrails+ review: discover new trails and roam with confidence anywhere on the planet
August 15
- 12-and-a-half Everests! Ultra athlete sets new world record on run across the Alps
- BAM Twist Walking Socks: merino-bamboo hiking socks with eco credentials
- Watch this mesmerizing video of the Northern Lights as seen from space
- Can you believe this full camping kitchen has the packed size of a cooler box and costs under $500?
- Watch crazy beachgoer chase cookie-thieving bear with a shovel
- Hot deal alert: 2 popular styles of Hoka women's hiking boots are 50% off at REI right now
- How do ultra runners sleep during a race?
August 14
- 10 easy ways to make your camping more sustainable
- Montane Men’s Slipstream 5-inch Trail Running Shorts review: doing their job perfectly
- Polar bears kill a worker in a rare attack in Canada's Arctic region
- Utah's iconic Double Arch rock has collapsed – here’s what happened
- Video shows family of four mountain lions hiking along California trail
- Is Crocs using an Instagram climbing sensation to try to convince you that its latest release is a hiking shoe?
- Why is Great Smoky Mountains National Park so popular?
- Breathtaking video follows Anna DeMonte as she becomes the fastest woman to ski Mont Blanc
- 2 hikers struck by lightning on rim of iconic National Park overlook
- 3-year-old attacked by bear after family leaves unsecured food items in campsite
August 13
- Watch what looks like a Jaws remake as 14-foot great white shark follows kayakers
- "It is an extraordinary outcome" – how did a missing 89-year-old hiker survive 10 days lost in the wild?
- Quality video shows CHP helicopter rescuing hiker in Solano County this weekend
- Matryx uppers are making trail running shoes lighter than ever – here’s everything you need to know about this revolutionary fabric
August 12
- Is Montane's advanced new waterproof technology the answer to sustainable wet weather adventures?
- Peak season vs off-season travel: when should you take your next adventure vacation?
- Hurry, you can save 50% on these highly-rated Adidas hiking boots right now and hit the trails in comfort and style
- 3 tourists played paintball in an iconic US National Park – now they could face up to 6 months in prison
August 10
- Montane Terra Lite Shorts review: when the sun’s out they let the breeze in
- Tight hamstrings from running and hiking? I’m a yoga teacher and this is the pose I recommend (plus how to it properly)
August 9
- Watch this inspirational new short film about a Chinese athlete’s return to trail running at the UTMB
- Sitpack Campster II portable camping chair review: comfortable, stable and versatile
- These White Mountain bears are so used to humans they're begging them for food, warn rangers
- Montane Minimus Lite waterproof cap review: a running hat for all conditions
August 8
- Montane Gecko VP 12+ hydration vest review: in it for the really long runs
- Watch the spectacular trailer for new BASE jumping documentary from National Geographic
- HOKA and SATISFY combine style with serious performance in the Mafate Speed 4 Lite STSFY
August 7
- Missing Yosemite hikers found safe after two days
- Olympic marathon swim training axed as Seine water quality fiasco rumbles on
- Yeti fans once again on the hunt as the brand launches new Key Lime and Wild Vine colorways
- Garmin launches new Star Wars, Marvel & Porsche watch faces plus a GoPro control app… at a price
August 6
- What is lead climbing? Learn the ropes of this Olympic event
- BASE jumper dies attempting illegal jump at Grand Canyon
- It’s official – July 2024 was hottest month ever recorded in Death Valley
- Sir Chris Bonington celebrates 90th birthday – and vows to fulfill promise to late friend
August 5
- Want to watch the Perseids meteor shower this week? These are the most spectacular Dark Sky Places to view it from
- Watch as crazy tourist almost jumps to his death vaulting safety fence at Bryce Canyon viewpoint
- Inspired by the Olympic marathon? Here’s how to get started
- How to watch Olympic marathon 2024: live stream the women's race today
August 4
- “Bikepacking is all about getting further from civilization” – 7 pro tips for planning a successful bikepacking trip into the wild
August 3
- I went on a 3-day guided trail running trip – here are 5 reasons why I think it should be your next adventure vacation
- Bodies of mountaineers found dangling by climbing ropes in Alps – but the cause of the fall is a mystery
August 2
- These National Park rangers are taking social media to the next level with their side-splitting videos
- Watch amazing footage of two Swiss daredevils as they climb and paraglide their way to all 82 of the 4,000m peaks in the Alps
- Utah hiker trying to escape a mother bear runs straight into a moose, and thinks it actually saved his life
August 1
- Inspired by the Olympic open water swimming? Here’s how to get started
- Want your training stats on the go? ENGO has just released a photochromic version of its Augmented Reality sunglasses
- Six ton boulder kills tourist in German Alps during storm
- How to watch men's Olympic marathon swimming 2024: live streams around the world