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April 30
- "The argument we're all going to drown the minute we get in is ridiculous"- swimmers take to the water to fight reservoir ban
- Garmin Connect has a new look – and the company wants to know what you think
- California hiker bitten by rattlesnake on popular trail
- A new Yeti cooler is coming today for your summer adventures – be first to grab one
- Run, don't walk – there's 40% off this top-rated Garmin sports watch at Amazon right now
- Drunken man arrested after kicking Yellowstone bison
April 29
- Yellowstone tourist receives impressive death stare from bison after getting too close to calves
- NY forest ranger dies in 1,000-foot fall while climbing in Denali National Park
- This Garmin satellite communicator could save your life in an emergency, and it's 29% off at Amazon
- Hurry, it's your last chance to get 60% off hand-picked hiking and camping gear in the REI sale
- These trekking poles double as a tripod and selfie stick for better shots on your next hike
- "She could have passed me" – second-placed Qin says dazzling Dauwalter let him beat her out of respect at Mt. Fuji 100
- Tourist caught trying to beat traffic by driving down Grand Teton National Park bike path
- Is is a coat? Is it a tent? This new Nike poncho is both
April 27
- Finally, you can recycle your old polyester running and hiking gear
- Tourist demonstrates the worst possible way to act around elk at the Grand Canyon
April 26
- The 2025 London Marathon ballot closes tonight – here's how to enter
- Backcountry skier triggers avalanche that sweeps man down couloir, leaves without apologizing
- Hundreds of boulders come crashing down, blocking popular long-distance trail in Yosemite National Park
- New ultra-running startup launches shoes designed to handle hundreds of miles at a time
- This powerful Garmin watch gives you personalized sleep coaching every night, and it's cheaper than ever right now
- National Parks & Recreation? Watch Joshua Tree National Park reimagined as a sitcom
April 25
- Wonky weather reports on your Garmin watch? There's now a fix
- Coros launches Vertix 2S watch, with its most accurate outdoor climbing mode ever
- Casio unveils new limited edition G-Shock watch inspired by rainbow-colored diffuse nebulae
- "It's not about you, don’t be selfish" – Honolulu mayor dismayed after hundreds flock to Haiku Stairs before removal
- Director Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later seeking serious runners and cyclists as extras
- Colorado's wolves make a break for Rocky Mountain National Park
- Tourists mob elk for photos at Grand Canyon – it doesn't go well
April 24
- "Rather embarrassed" wild camper sparks two-hour rescue operation after forgetting where he pitched his tent
- This Garmin watch can run indefinitely on a single charge, has its own flashlight, and is cheaper than ever at Amazon
- Bear mauls British woman's arm after she tries to take selfie through car window
- Casio launches tough new Baby-G watch that transforms Tamagotchi-style
- Phoneless Taiwanese hiker trapped in ravine for 10 days alerts rescuers using water pipe
- Man harasses mother bison and calf for photos at Yellowstone National Park, despite warnings from Rangers
- Tragedy as snow groomer falls 1,300 feet down mountain at Swiss resort
- Hoka secures bid to become title sponsor for UTMB; Walmsley set to return
April 23
- New deals have landed in Hoka's spring sale, and popular sizes will sell out fast
- 2024 London Marathon breaks record for fundraising in one day
- These top-rated Helly Hansen hiking shoes are going cheap at REI right now
- Watch dramatic rescue of two young mountain lions from reservoir release that "likely would have drowned them"
- This must be the steepest skiing you’ll ever see
- Tourist caught clambering onto cliffs over roaring Yellowstone waterfall, to horror of onlookers
- "Last summer, we saw hundreds of people die" – Phoenix gears up for trail closures after heat-related rescues
April 22
- New Yetis in the wild – limited edition color for the brand riding a wave of popularity
- Vivobarefoot gets back to nature with Ecological Survival Collection hiking shoes
- Casio launches tough new G-Shock Gravitymaster watches inspired by jet fighter geometry
- "The right to swim is not just legal permission" – the wild swimmers planning their own Kinder trespass
- Man challenges bison to a fight at Yellowstone National Park – it's a poor decision
- Watch SF Giants' Patrick Bailey hit home run straight into a kayak on McCovey Cove
- Watch these cute bear cubs climbing up a ski lift tower at Steamboat ski resort
April 19
- Marathon final-place finisher’s video becomes inspirational internet sensation
- How did this Colorado peak just get demoted to the shortest 14er in the state?
- "The bear probably had a pretty traumatic experience" – disturbing video shows people hauling cub out of tree for selfies
- Can you help find Sadie the hiking dog, missing on Appalachian Trail for 5 weeks?
April 18
- “The experience is phenomenal" – after five years, Yosemite's glamping sites finally reopen
- "We're not responsible for telling you whether you can swim in the rivers or not" - shocking message from water company polluting a world-famous river
- Asics wants you to return your Nimbus Mirai runners when you’ve trashed them
- On reveals more details about sci-fi-esque, 3D-printed running shoe that won Boston Marathon
- "What’s not to love?" – this 177-mile hiking trail is Colorado's newest adventure
April 17
- Hikers made a grisly discovery at this famous beach, and the police are involved
- Watch what it’s like to be caught in an avalanche, thanks to a GoPro that survived
- Think Yellowstone and Yosemite are the best National Parks? Think again, says new survey
- Can this all-terrain exoskeleton turn you into a superpowered e-hiker?
- AllTrails announces "game-changing updates" to improve hiker safety and enhance planning
April 16
- You can now get a more complete health snapshot with Garmin's new blood pressure monitor
- "Don't even think about wild swimming here" - new study reveals shocking pollution levels in the Thames
- Study reveals exercise brings greatest heart benefits to people with history of depression
- Watch Australian Popeye paddling down river in giant pumpkin named after Game Of Thrones character
- Watch the heart-stopping moment a tiger shark attacks kayak
- "The two shared a glance that made time stand still" – watch tiny wolf pup bravely come face to face with bull elk
April 15
- World record claim for blind runner in Manchester Marathon
- 21-year-old hiker dies after falling from waterfall in Big Sur, California
- Hiker makes grisly discovery at camouflaged Oregon campsite
- Illegal Hawaii hiking trail to be demolished, addressing “long-festering issues”
April 13
- Do you recognize these men spotted pulling down boulders on a popular Lake Mead hiking trail?
April 12
- Two major makeovers for Nike Pegasus running shoes on the way
- This new Asics running shoe can be pulled apart and recycled at the end of its life
- Could ant pheromones protect hikers and campers from ticks?
- Man tries to pet hungry javelina during road trip – it doesn't go well
April 11
- Grab the powerful Garmin Venu 2 Plus for its lowest ever price today
- Rattlesnake season is here – what you should know for your next hike
- Dropped your phone outdoors? Your Garmin watch can now help you find it
- 21-year-old skier dies trying to jump Highway 40 in Colorado
- Bison sends hiker sprawling at Yellowstone – but they keep on snapping pictures
April 10
- Forest Rangers unimpressed after soggy hiker calls them for help with wet camping gear – twice
- Casio launches adorable mini watch rings, including a G-Shock – but there's a catch
- This wearable hydration sensor tracks your sweat loss as you exercise, and will soon sync with your Garmin watch
- Sennheiser's new sports headphones track your heart rate and body temperature while you run to the beat
- From bouldering for beginners to rescue techniques, uplevel your climbing skills with the Arc'teryx Climb Academy
- Can you see what's wrong in this video of a hiker at Yellowstone National Park? Look closely...
- "Even professionals make mistakes" – avalanche forecaster buried in large slide
April 9
- Bandana-wearing hiker uses bison as photo prop in icy Yellowstone National Park
- "The time has come” – relay team to run from London to Paris to urge Olympic committee to bring back trail running
- Rocky Mountain Rescue team called out for stranded “adventure” cat
April 8
- Patagonia's annual sale is on right now – why wait for Black Friday?
- Rabies warning on popular Arizona trail after fox attacks three hikers in 48 hours
- In ultra running first, 6 indigenous women complete brutal 340-mile race wearing traditional dress
- Garmin releases patch for bug that could be draining your watch's battery
- Controversy over whether Russ Cook is the first or only fourth athlete to run the length of Africa
April 7
- Hiker at Rocky Mountain National Park learns the hard way: don't pet the marmots
April 6
- Shocked Yellowstone guide catches clueless tourist sticking hand in geyser
- "Do not expect a helicopter to rescue you. It will not happen" – mountain rescue begs for caution during solar eclipse
April 5
- Two of Hoka's most popular shoes just got a big price cut in the April sale
- This tiny Garmin satellite communicator could save your life, and it's cheaper than ever today
- Yellowstone National Park responsible for a megaton of carbon emissions each year, according to study
- Why did a Colorado climbing coach get rescued from this popular climbing spot – with a cat in his backpack?
- Asics launches $30,000 running shoes encrusted with rare pearls
- Study suggests running style may be linked to personality type
- AllTrails pledges to plant a tree for every user who hikes for an hour this weekend
April 4
- This stunning Garmin watch runs for three weeks on a single charge, and is cheaper than ever today
- Watch fearless kayakers take some breathtaking plunges over the Columbia River Gorge’s most spectacular waterfalls
- These new Scarpa hiking boots come with built-in RECCO reflectors to help rescuers find you in an avalanche
- Bear cub killed in Oregon after being fed from hands and plates – official explains why
- California park warns hikers against building illegal trails due to "unexploded" grenade risk
- Watch as helicopter accidentally drops runaway metal canister onto busy ski slope
April 3
- "Amazing cat. Would apocalypse with" – feline host guides hikers on Appalachian Trail
- Refresh your hiking wardrobe with 50% off Patagonia, Columbia and The North Face right now at REI
- "Experienced mountain climber" dies after falling into Mount St Helens crater
- Yellowstone Ranger seriously unimpressed by tourist caught snapping close-up photos of bear cubs
- Statue revealed of Boston Marathon’s legendary 'official' dog, Spencer
- “Don't let go” – dramatic helicopter rescue footage shows barefoot California hiker clinging to cliff
April 2
- Vomiting bug strikes down thru-hikers on Appalachian Trail
- Casio launches full metal G-Shock Frogman watch with red sapphire crystal and gold detailing
- Garmin's nap tracking isn't perfect, but it's about to get a lot better
- 16 hikers, mostly kids, stranded overnight on long distance hiking trail
- Australian hiker gets up close and personal with emu – it doesn't go well
- How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?
- Adidas launches trail mentoring scheme to mark launch of hotly anticipated Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra
April 1
- Tourists caught dangling makeshift thermometer over Yellowstone geyser that was 'killed' by careless visitors
- Makoshika visitor narrowly escapes velociraptor attack – Park Rangers slam “reckless behavior”