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July 2024

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July 31
- Ghost 16 shoe launch helps propel Brooks Running to record profits
- Shimano Pledges $10M to help build mountain bike trails worldwide
July 30
- Power up! Arc’teryx and Skip launch $5,000 exoskeleton hiking pants inspired by mountain goats
- (The artist formerly known as) King Charles is running 90 marathons over 90 days along the Pacific Crest Trail
- There’s no Olympic gold for it, but a French climber has more than halved the K2 ascent speed record
July 29
- A game-changing Hoka classic shoe is back, but this time it’s not destined for the trails
- 3 children hospitalized after family of 13 hikers rescued from mountain trail in extreme heat
- Campers warned after human-bear conflicts come in "hot and heavy," signalling worrying trend
July 26
- Asics launch 3D-printed insoles personalized for individual foot shapes at new French studio
- Watch crazy base jumper go on an Aladdin-style magic carpet ride
- The Hoka Tecton X 3 is almost here and with these upgrades it looks built for speed and distance on the toughest trails
- Cyclist "swung as hard as he could" and punched grizzly bear in the face – it worked
July 25
- "It’s all about seeing what I can do" – 74 runners cross the finish line after tackling temperatures over 100F in Death Valley ultra
- Nike’s freaky new asymmetrical sports sunglasses declare psychological warfare on competitors
- "He is in good spirits" – heartwarming video shows hiker, 70, reunite with family after 5 days lost in Sierra Nevada wilderness
- Swiss climber scales 18 Alpine peaks in under 8 hours to break “Spaghetti Tour” record
July 24
- Finisterre reveals refresh of two classic Gregory backpack designs
- "There is nothing you can do to guarantee your safety" – college student's tragic death highlights the dangers of hiking Half Dome
- Man suffers full-thickness burns on his feet after losing his shoes in the dunes of Death Valley
- Watch stunning footage of a massive hydrothermal explosion that closed part of Yellowstone
July 23
- Hiker in French Alps attacked by a pack of Pyrenean mountain dogs
- The makers of Swiss Army Knife bring a Finnish vibe to a seriously stylish new multitool
- "It is the right thing to do" – sudden increase in earthquakes closes areas of volcanic National Park
July 22
- Rescuers find hiker missing for two weeks in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge
- Rescue crews beg hikers to reconsider wardrobe choices after difficulty locating injured party
- Man kills grizzly bear that attacked him while he was picking huckleberries in Montana
July 19
- Shirtless Yellowstone tourist gives a perfect demonstration of how NOT to photograph bison
- Casio launches out of this world NASA-themed G-Shock watch – but you'll need to enter a contest to buy it
July 18
- Family learns the hard way what happens when you get too close to Yellowstone bison during the rut
- “There was blood everywhere!” Dartmoor hiker’s foot left hanging off after terrifying slip
- Anxious Atlantic rower films amazing footage of boat surrounded by a huge pod of whales
- Meet "The Comparator" – revolutionary machine can finally test waterproof gear in real-life conditions
- "Can you bake cookies in your car on a hot summer day?" – National Park rangers show just how extreme current conditions are
July 17
- Goats on a car: watch mountain goats having a merry old dance on top of a Subaru
- Colorado has a "mega-den" of rattlesnakes – now you can watch them live on this webcam
July 16
- Shaking hiker films scarily close encounter with grizzly bear
- Climb Everest in four minutes thanks to stunning new drone footage
July 15
- Car carrying five people crashes into acidic Yellowstone geyser
- Garmin releases free update for your watch that should make it easier to use at night
July 12
- Yeti coolers appear in new Wetlands Brown colorway, but not everyone is a fan
- Coast Guard rescue blind hiker and guide dog after days stranded on baking Oregon trail
- This is the hardest-to-book campsite in the entire US (and here's where you can camp instead)
July 11
- Strava launches new Family Plan so you can share a premium subscription and save 50%
- "This doesn’t happen that often" – watch as Yellowstone grizzly bear "supermom" crosses log with five cubs in tow
- Swept-away paddleboarders, 11 and 12, rescued from uninhabited Scottish isle
- Ultra runner collides with bear as the finish line looms
- "It was coming straight at us" – hikers capture video of plane nearly crashing into Continental Divide
- New leak suggests Garmin Fenix 8 watch will have an AMOLED display, effectively replacing the Epix
- "Nobody wants to stumble upon a surprise package" – Yosemite officials expose a messy problem on the trails
- iPad-wielding tourist demonstrates how not to photograph bison at Yellowstone National Park
July 10
- "Water purification is critical in the backcountry" – hiker rescued from remote mountain area after drinking contaminated water
- "I don't have a coach, I don't have a training plan, it's a team effort" – new film chronicles Courtney Dauwalter's inspiring journey to ultrarunning victory
- Huge, hormonal elk vents his frustration on visitor's car at National Park
- Cute trail cam video footage catches real bear playing with teddy bears
July 9
- Deadly heat wave sweeps across western US National Parks – here's how to keep yourself safe
- Best National Park in the US? It's not Yellowstone, Yosemite or the Great Smokies, according to new list
- Trail running legend Courtney Dauwalter says her colorful new toe socks are “a party on your feet”
- New seasonal Yeti colors are dropping today: Key Lime and Wild Vine
- Video shows why you should never, ever let your dog off the leash near bison
- "I just remember the claws digging into my back" – runner recovering after hair clip saves her during grizzly bear attack
- Altra teams up with And Wander on a sophisticated, stylish and practical trail shoe
- Watch enormous water-loving Newfoundland dog hijack a paddleboard
July 8
- "One missed step can be your last" – officials warn of the dangers of hiking after man plunges 600 feet to his death
- Are these 'frosted' Hokas the coolest running shoes ever?
- Are motorized self-hiking boots the most useless invention ever? This video says “yes!”
- Is this "ugly Fenix 6's baby" the long-awaited Garmin Instinct 3?
- Missing hiker found safe after friends ditch him for being too slow
July 5
- Smoky Mountains tourists caught on camera feeding bears from lodge balcony
- OneWheel launches new board designed for serious off-roading on MTB trails
- "Take precautions now" – Coloradans warned as West Nile Virus makes an early appearance in 2024
- Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way why you should never, ever approach elk during the rut
- Watch the trailer for Her Ultra, an inspiring new film about 8 female ultra runners vs the wilderness
July 4
- Hotly-anticipated Garmin Fenix 8 may be coming soon, retailer leak suggests
- Yellowstone tourist caught trying to pet bison after posing with it for vacation photos
- 10-year-old boy dies in Arizona after four-hour hike in triple-digit temperatures
- Global unicyclist’s new crazy challenge: wading, swimming and paddling the entire length of the River Thames
July 3
- If you're struggling to get your Amazfit smart watch to understand voice commands, we've got good news for you
- These Yellowstone-themed Yeti coolers are the cutest way to keep your picnic cool this summer
- Un-fungi-believable! Artist creates a usable kayak out of mycelium
- Mother bear with five cubs breaks into car to grab an easy meal (this is why you should always lock your doors)
July 2
- Saucony launches revamped Hurricane 24 shoe with dual cushioning, wider platform, and new rocker shape
- Your Garmin watch is getting an important update that fixes a particularly annoying bug
- Noodle-eating hikers are causing trouble on South Korea’s highest mountain
- Careless couple corner bison in Yellowstone National Park, demonstrating perfectly how not to photograph wildlife
- Hoka’s awesome new fall promo film takes you on a flight through the Alps
July 1
- Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way that bison really don't appreciate cars in their personal space
- Mysterious new Garmin device gets FCC approval – but it's not the Fenix 8
- Careless tourist literally gets a kick out of a grouchy giraffe