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April 25
- A sign of the times? The new Garmin Instinct 3 - Tactical Edition has modes that wipe your data and make you invisible to GPS tracking
- “Our iconic 14ers will now be even more accessible and safe to summit" – 12 popular Colorado trails slated for a major refresh
- Garmin leak reveals the latest Forerunner watch - and it’s not the one you might be expecting
- Massachusetts mother of 4 dies in fall during family hike in Purgatory Chasm
April 24
- "A unique opportunity to fuse sport, nature, and science" - record-breaker Ross Edgley to swim around Iceland
- Scientists discover underground, eruption-stopping magma cap beneath Yellowstone National Park
- Two dead after climbers become stranded in harsh conditions on Europe’s tallest mountain
- How to watch the Golden Trail World Series in 2025: Salomon inks new deal to live stream international trail running circuit
- Strava can now predict how long it will take you to run that 5k – or marathon – thanks to new Performance Predictions tool
April 23
- "A gentlemen's challenge": watch Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell and Sonnie Trotter in a quiet race to send a 5.14d again
- "Uncertainty and confusion" - coroner calls for regulation of open water events after man's death at lake swim
- Check your heart's electrical activity: Garmin lovers in the UK and Switzerland gain access to high-tech heart health app
- "A perfect fit" – Strava's 150 million users get a new running coach, as brand acquires coaching app Runna
- Outdoor brand Nemo "challenges the status quo" and comes up with the world's first bluesign-approved backpacking tent
April 22
- Teens steal the show in the closely-contested first bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup 2025
- This insanely innovative shoe from Kilian Jornet's Nnormal has 3 interchangeable midsoles so you can mix it up on the trail
- “Swimming here is like swimming in an ice bath,” Yosemite National Park issues water-safety advice before peak summer season
- Tired of eating out of your Rambler mug at camp? Yeti just dropped the perfect solution – stackable, insulated bowls
- "Way better than the Nano Puff" – is Patagonia's new Light Gust mid layer the perfect companion for your spring adventures?
April 21
- Meet the outdoor lovers living with disabilities who’ll receive specially adapted outdoor kit from Berghaus
April 19
- Wild swimmer hospitalized after being poisoned by sewage in what she thought were pristine waters
April 18
- The IFSC Climbing World Cup kicks off this weekend: Here’s everything you need to know
- Axing rangers and entrance fees charges – England's National Parks feel the pinch after major budget cuts
April 17
- Men fined for night mountain mission to illuminate cross in national park on 20th anniversary of Pope's death
- Olympic climbers to hit the beach as authorities confirm venue for the LA 2028 climbing competition
- Hikers cut off from popular hiking areas of Mount Rainer National Park after 100-year old bridge closes due to damage
- Hiker dies on Colorado’s daunting 2744-step Manitou Incline trail
April 16
- Ancient cave paintings revealed for the first time - two years after they were discovered by climbers in Brazil
- “More and more people are tempted into risky locations” - Social media and navigation apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue incidents
- "It was a really emotional moment" - Rapid alpinists smash Swiss speed climbing record by over 10 hours
- "Our goal is to design kits that act like an extension of the athletes themselves" - outdoor brand Kathmandu to create New Zealand's next Olympic kits
- Lost in the desert for two days – two Arizona desert hikers rescued in separate incidents
- Up to €2,500 for wearing the wrong footwear – Italy toughens up on hiking regulations
April 15
- 'I absolutely love it' – Adam Ondra attempts possibly the world's hardest boulder problem
- 'A scandal' – environmental group slams tourism impact on Spain's highest peak
- Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll
- Revo teams up with climbing legend Renan Ozturk to launch new sunglasses for extreme conditions
- "She was clearly death gripping the cliff" – dramatic video shows intense rescue of Pacific Crest Trail hiker
April 14
- Snowdonia authorities warn hikers seeking an Easter ascent to plan ahead or risk facing parking chaos
- Popular Grand Canyon trail and campground to reopen next month after construction project
- Watch out Yeti – Coleman is coming for your premium coolers with a new line of hard-sided coolboxes that "keep ice in check" for up to 5 days
- Snowboarder who died at Maine ski resort was searching for dropped glove in closed terrain when he slipped and fell
- Would you ditch your hiking boots and ride an escalator to the top of this gnarly mountain?
April 13
- "A breathtaking marble cavern": Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave reopening 4 years after it was closed by wildfires
April 12
- “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
- "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
- "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
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
- Former Dartmouth ski racing champion, 26, dies in Palisades Tahoe accident
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
- 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
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
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
- 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
- "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
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
- 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