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October 31
- The lightning-quick Coros Pace Pro is finally here and it's brighter than ever
- “It was a beautiful moment" – French climbers reveal how they rescued pair stranded at 20,000 feet in Himalayas
- Heritage hiking boot brand Lowa leans into trail running with expanded line including "highly technical" Madrix shoe
- Adidas reimagined its quirkiest '90s hiking shoes and the new Radlander Moc is basically a cozy puffer jacket for your foot
- Alpkit rolls out its fleeciest fleece yet and it's "furrier than an ice age mammal”
October 30
- Did Vans just turn one of its most iconic sneakers into . . . a technical hiking shoe?
- Skiers pull off crazy, dizzyingly steep new line on New Zealand's tallest mountain
- “I had no shirt" – trail runner missing in National Park for a month reveals everything he did wrong
- Pack your outdoor gear like a pro for your next adventure trip with Matador's new travel cubes
October 29
- Finisterre launches "the Swiss Army knife of jackets" so you can stay comfortable on your adventures without breaking stride
- “It’s time to take the stress out of getting on the ski hill" – Colorado resort bucks the trend with affordable $45 lift tickets
- Missing hiker found dead in extreme heat in Texas National Park – here's what we know so far
- “One backpack does not fit all adventures" – Haglöfs launches new activity-specific ski collection
- New Balance flexes on trail running world with Mont Blanc Marathon sponsorship
- The awesome Hoka Kaha 2 hiking boot just got majorly upgraded to "winter wonderland-ready" for your next frosty adventure
October 28
- Hiker attempting 50-mile Adirondacks trail rescued after suffering from dehydration
- Have your say on this iconic Yosemite hiking trail, as officials ask for feedback
- Wildlife photographer missing in Australian mountains for 2 weeks "fortunate to be alive" after highly toxic snake bite
- This classic Outdoor Research down jacket is now “warmer, lighter and more packable” after revamp
- "This dude is an absolute machine" – 99°F heat no match for ultra runner David Roche, who snatches victory at Javelina Jundred
- Good news for conscious adventurers in the UK – Trekkit has launched a rental service for outdoor gear
October 25
- "A perfect day in the park" – watch breathtaking timelapse as climbers smash speed record for Yosemite Triple Crown
- Should The North Face stay in its lane? Not with this limited-edition Jeep – 5 things we love about the Avenger 4Xe TNF
- Want to save up to 50% off outdoor leading brands like Columbia, Fjällräven and Keen? We've hand-picked some incredible flash sale deals available right now
- Much-loved grizzly bear dies after being hit by vehicle in national park – her cub is still missing
- This weekend is your last chance to visit (most of) Yellowstone till next spring – here's everything you need to know
- Mammut claims to ‘fight back’ against climate change with new initiative to cut emissions
October 24
- Bear activity is rising in Yosemite National Park - here’s how to stay safe on the trails
- Your Garmin smartwatch could be about to get a lot brighter with ground-breaking new LED tech
October 23
- Ultra runner denied FKT for allegedly taking a shortcut – now he faces charges of cutting switchbacks in a National Park
- Keep cozy and help National Parks with these camping blankets inspired by their landscapes
- It's not actually the 10,000 steps a day that matters, says expert
- Berghaus launches winter jackets in a choice of down, synthetic fibre – or a mix of both
- High tech without breaking the bank: Check out Polar's first mid-range sports watch
- Rab launch new 'lifestyle' Adrift packs inspired by the world of climbing
October 22
- "I had never encountered a job quite like this" – hiker trapped upside down between boulders for hours trying to retrieve phone
- Yellowstone got its first snowfall this week - here’s everything you need to be ready for winter hiking
- With "whumphing and cracking," Colorado's first skier-triggered avalanche of the season is right on time
- Want to climb mountains and trek jungles barefoot? Vivobarefoot is here to help with "down to earth" new hiking boot range
- Maine hiker, 72, lost in woods for 4 days may have been kept alive by dog as husband dies
- Think you could solve Britain’s hardest bouldering problem? Watch Aidan Roberts send the UK’s first V17
October 21
- Are you prepared for winter conditions? Hikers warned after man rescued by helicopter from Mt. Timpanogos with "frozen feet"
- "Dizzy descents, endless climbs, and mud" – Mathieu Blanchard comes out swinging at Reunion Island 100-miler after disappointing UTMB DNF
October 19
- Canadian officials insist hiker risk is low at popular hiking spot despite "large number" of unexploded bombs
October 18
- Could this propane-free kettle be the perfect companion for chilly winter camps? Introducing the Petromax Fire Kettle
- Boasting rugged good looks from a bygone era, the Nike Cygnal hiking boot finally drops – but can it charm its way onto the trails?
- No plans this weekend? Yosemite just dropped its reservations system ahead of schedule – here's everything you need to know
October 17
- Millions of gallons of sewage "illegally" pumped into England’s largest lake - claims
- Is this the world's most sustainable running shoe? 2 former Nike employees team up for the planet-friendly FUTUREOne
- Hiker crushed to death by falling tree on popular Yosemite trail
October 16
- 23-year-old Brit is youngest woman to scale all of world’s tallest mountains
- Concerned officials warn of ‘critical’ wildfire risk in the Midwest
- "We recommend that people do not attempt the route" – after deadly summer, Half Dome hiking cables come down for the season
- Heartbroken father attempts desperate last bid search for son missing in Yellowstone
- In "difficult decision," hiking boot brand Vasque officially shutters its doors after 60 years – grab their best boots before they're gone
- Record-breaking Nepalese teen returns home to hero's welcome after summiting Earth's tallest peaks
October 15
- British man falls to his death from Spanish bridge attempting to film social media stunt
- Patagonia's M10 jacket for climbers is back – but will it live up to the previous hype?
- Hoka's new "snap on and take off" vest and shrug combo has mountain runners ready for changing winter conditions
- "This is not the time of the year for dangerous backcountry adventures" – leaf peepers cause chaos on New England trails
October 14
- "We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts
- 5 awesome features on your Coros watch you're probably not using yet – and how to get started
- "I will never forget today" – chilling note found at mountain summit provides clues in case of missing Yellowstone hiker
October 12
- Nepalese teen becomes the youngest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks
October 11
- Overpass project to stop animals getting hit by cars in Yellowstone moves a step closer
- Struck down by altitude sickness, 2 hikers signal for help just before cell phone batteries die
- World champions decided in tense Climbing World Cup final in Seoul
- Jimmy Chin's "monumental and emotional" discovery of Andrew Irvine's body on Everest may finally put mountaineering's most enduring mystery to rest
October 10
- Women climbers rescued after three days in the Himalayas without food, water or supplies
- Warnings after two separate overnight rescues for hikers "cliffed out" at high altitude
- Would you tie a helium balloon to your backpack to make hiking easier? Influencer left deflated by "lazy man climbing" experiment
October 9
- Chunky Grazer's "fur-midable" reign continues as the grizzly wins Fat Bear Week again, beating opponent who killed her cub
- Women runners are thinking twice before entering ultras - a new campaign aims to change all that
October 8
- Man hikes 11 miles through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to reach his elderly parents
- 50-year-old is first US woman to climb all world's tallest mountains
- The future of wild camping in England and Wales hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court as decision looms
- Effortless hydration is yours with Stanley's beefiest IceFlow bottle, and it's 25% off for Amazon Prime Day
- Thirsty for deals? The mighty Yeti Rambler 46oz water bottle with chug cap is 20% off for Amazon Prime Day
October 7
- "A series of bad decisions" leaves Mt. Whitney climber dangling on rope for 18 hours awaiting rescue
- "I felt an intense thrill" – Courtney Dauwalter unstoppable at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, 2nd overall, 5 hours ahead of next female
October 4
- "We ask for patience" – Appalachian Trail thru-hikers derailed by Hurricane Helene
- Ancient Scottish valley at risk of being destroyed by irresponsible campers, warn officials
- 8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines
October 3
- Don't know what to do with all the metrics on your GPS watch? Strava launches Athlete Intelligence to help
- "There’s a bigger issue at stake here" – protests going ahead this weekend as Dartmoor wild camping case heads back to court
- REI's new Smartwool x Altra running collection is the outdoor collaboration we never knew we always wanted
- Is your Garmin Fenix 8 crashing when you submerge it in cold water? There might now be a fix for that
- Man kills "aggressive" mountain lion with shovel at campground, wildlife officials say it doesn't qualify as an attack
October 2
- Rab's award-winning new Cirrus Ultra Insulated hoodie is its lightest and warmest loose-fill synthetic jacket yet
- These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years
- Backcountry camping and hiking just got easier, thanks to Garmin's latest Outdoor Maps+ update
- Courtney Dauwalter heads to France to tackle her next 100 miler – here's why it could signal a bid to reclaim UTMB crown
- Another stranded hiker rescued from scary situation thanks to Garmin InReach device
- Mount Everest is getting even taller, new research reveals
- Always wanted to run an ultra? Don't miss out on this chance to go from couch to 100k...
October 1
- Arc'teryx takes its latest step in hiking footwear with the fast and light Kopec GTX shoe
- Explore the wilderness in style with Yeti's three new colorways
- "These missions are very risky and entirely avoidable" – California climbers warned after 5 rescued in icy conditions
- "The ferocity of bears is real" – Fat Bear Week off to grizzly start after shocked viewers witness deadly battle in the wild