Latest articles by Will Symons
"They were completely out of their depth" - mountain rescue team saves hikers who'd refused help the day before
Two trekkers in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park initially turned down aid from mountain rescue, choosing to wild camp instead
Want to see Yosemite’s stunning ‘firefall’ phenomenon this month? You’ll have to make a reservation
The breath-taking 'waterfall of fire' is a trick of the light, that illuminates Yosemite’s Horsetail waterfall on clear February nights
Save 40% on our favorite women's daypack, the comfortable and ventilated Osprey Tempest 20
Rated as this year's best female-specific daypack in our expert guide, the spacious backpack is on sale until Feb 4
Earthquake rattles Yellowstone National Park's oldest, hottest area
The 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near the 150,000-year-old Norris Geyser Basin, home to the famous Steamboat Geyser and Morning Glory Pool
Want to help restore neglected and fire-damaged California trails? Volunteers are desperately needed right now
The Siskiyou Mountain Club is appealing for help to rejuvenate stunning backcountry trails
Hit the trails without worrying about a chill in these dependable half-price windbreakers from The North Face
For just $75, The North Face Kikash wind jacket will keep you toasty and visible in the backcountry, with windproof nylon materials and reflective details
Ancient forest uncovered near popular hiking area in the Rocky Mountains
Melting ice caused by climate change revealed the 6,000-year-old woodland
It's a fix! Garmin says its users can safely boot up their devices again after worldwide smartwatch crash
Garmin claims it's finally solved the problem after two chaotic days and an initial 'fix' that didn't seem to work
Watch the heart-stopping helicopter rescue of injured skier who fell 1,000ft, and whose iPhone probably saved his life
The dramatic operation was filmed by the rescue team, who winched him and two friends to safety
Thank goodness the Garmin crash is sorted because right now you can save hundreds on their high tech sports watches
The beloved Epix (Gen 2), and its top-of-the-range Pro version have both had their prices slashed
Daredevil climbers banned from ascending Mount Everest without support
As of September, everyone on the mountain must be accompanied by an expert guide, improving safety but potentially jeopardizing record attempts
Men who hike and climb at high altitudes more likely to suffer infertility, new study claims
The damage is reversible, researchers say, but can take several months at sea level to undo
“It really comes down to mental resilience” - Olympic climbers share their top tips for a fast recovery
Climbing superstars Toby Roberts, Colin Duffy, Sean McColl, and Stasa Gejo recommend cold baths, long naps and a clear head space
Save big and stay dry with 30% off the high performing Torrentshell jacket from Patagonia
This warm, waterproof women's jacket is ready to take on wet winter hikes, and can be folded into its own pocket when the rain stops
Vango Thermo Bottle review: a cheap, trusty choice for hydration on the trails
We put the Vango Thermo Bottle to the test, roughing it up in the countryside to see how the 500ml bottle fairs
Fancy a new climbing challenge? Hidden mountains, more than 100 times larger than Everest discovered under the Earth’s surface
The two ginormous structures are more than 620 miles tall, dwarfing anything above ground
Runners, hikers, climbers and swimmers to benefit from personalized recovery routines as Garmin partners with Therabody
The all-new 'Coach by Therabody' platform aims to use health data from your Garmin smartwatch to improve your recovery and recuperation
"Light, breathable, and highly packable" - the Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is 40% off right now
Great for hiking and camping, this high-tech Patagonia puffer is designed to keep out the chill while remaining breathable
Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which left at least 27 people dead, have scorched dozens of iconic hiking and running trails
Woman falls to her death rappelling down popular Nevada route while shocked climbers look on
The Californian woman was rappelling down the Community Pillar route in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Save money and hit the trails with traction with this last chance deal on the Hoka Speedgoat 5 trail running shoes
These trail running shoes feature a sizeable stack height and grippy outsole, for a comfortable, stable ride
Popular Grand Canyon trails reopen after a poisonous gas leak at a source for drinking water forced closures
The Grand Canyon's three Inner Corridor trails had to be shut after workers discovered dangerous chlorine gas at the Roaring Springs waterfall
Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump
The peak was known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Obama changed it in recognition of its 10,000 year old original Alaskan name
