Latest articles by Will Symons
Australian climbers fined and blacklisted from Indonesian mountain after illegal ascent - here's when to stay off the peaks
Multiple Indonesian mountains and national parks are closed during the rainy season, when weather can become unpredictable and violent
"Excellent hiking shoes built using top-grade components" - the Scarpa Rush Trail GTX hiking shoes are now up to 50% off
These five-star rated Scarpa hiking shoes are perfect for long hiking trips over tricky terrain - and they're now down to half price
“Weather can turn on you in minutes” - rescuers plead with hikers to be prepared after a 50-man rescue mission saves three
Three young trekkers became stranded in Washington State backcountry when weather conditions took a dangerous turn
South Carolina hikers can return to the trails as popular park reopens, five months after Hurricane Helene
The Jones Gap State Park was devastated by Hurricane Helene, which uprooted trees and washed away miles of forest trails
Our favorite ice axe "combines low weight with a robust build and impressive performance" - get yours for 20% off
We ranked the DMM Spire Tech ice axe as our favorite model for its lightweight design and dependable performance in the backcountry
It could cause "serious injury or death” - Black Diamond recalls popular climbing harness after reported failure
Climbers can receive $200 in credit or a full refund after one user reported the Vision harness failing - here's how to choose a better option
Want to climb K2? It's time to seize the day, as officials delay move to triple Karokaram’s climbing fees
Climbers attempting the world's second tallest mountain were due to fork out $5,000 each under a planned price increase
Wild swimmers may benefit from cleaner water under leaked government plans to allow beaver releases in England
It's claimed the UK government will issue release licenses to various wildlife groups as beavers continue their return to English waters
Thousands of National Park workers have lost their dream jobs - here’s how you can help continue their vital work
Multiple non-profits and charities are working tirelessly to defend America's iconic wild spaces after rampant spending cuts
Snag 40% off this Helly Hansen jacket which "delivers brilliant wet weather protection and has good eco creds to boot"
The Helly Hansen Verglas Infinity Shell jacket is a warm, waterproof, and sustainable option for backcountry hiking
Trekkers urged to light their path after hiking accidents kill two people in ten days in Snowdonia
Both hikers died in similar incidents at Eryri National Park - make sure you're well lit for tough winter hikes with our top tips
Wild swimmers are safer in lakes and rivers where beavers live, thanks to their pollution blocking dams, study finds
Researchers uncovered the cleansing effects of dams after monitoring beaver-engineered water systems
These five-star Merrell trail runners are "great for handling technical terrain and mixed conditions with confidence" - and now 25% off
The Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 trail running shoes are a lightweight, breathable option for bouncing around tough, technical trails
Hikers and runners in Utah get 20 miles of new trails, bucking trend of routes closing due to federal spending cuts
The new routes in Washington County take trekkers through rugged terrain and scenic forests
Our favorite lightweight trekking poles will "please both summit bagging hikers and ridge-hopping skyrunners" - and they're almost $50 off
The Leki Cross Trail Lite Carbon trekking poles provide a useful boost whether you're running on the trails or hiking through the mountains
Watch the dramatic moment a stranded father and son were saved from the side of a Utah cliff face by mountain rescue
Rescuers from Utah Mountain Rescue spotted the pair using heat-sensing night-vision cameras and winched them to safety
Iconic South African hiking trails closed after fierce Table Mountain wildfire
A raging wildfire has scarred large areas of Cape Town's Table Mountain but now appears to be under control
We gave these 'insanely comfortable' Helly Hansen Switchback Trail HT hiking boots five stars in our review - and they're up to 50% off
We ranked them as our 'most comfortable hiking boots for weather protection' - and you can find them at a bargain price right now
Six figure fortune of legendary Scottish climber Hamish MacInnes left to mountaineering charity
The Scottish Mountaineering Trust aims to use MacInnes's estate to carry on his legacy, championing Scottish mountaineering
Hikers hit the trails in aid of cancer charity Macmillan - and Decathlon is getting on board
Decathlon has pledged to donate 15% of all sales from the event's official kit list to Macmillan
Scottish mountain rescue urges climbers to wear crampons, not microspikes, after a challenging winter rescue
The Killin Mountain Rescue team issued the warning after two hikers were saved from freezing conditions
Garmin Fenix smartwatch users get 80 fresh features and bug fixes in new large-scale update
Users can access new heart-rate monitor features, training modes and mountaineering mapping
These Salewa hiking shoes combine a stable outsole, waterproof construction, and breathable lining - and they're 30% off
The Salewa Wildfire 2 hiking shoes are designed for tough, technical hiking in all climates - get yours while you can
