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- December 24
- December 23
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- Want to test your nerves? The ‘world’s steepest cable car’ has just opened in Switzerland
- Hikers continue to tackle Mount Baldy despite trail closures and mudslide risk
- 174 skiers evacuated by rope after gondola tower cracks
- "His limbs were frozen" – solo hiker rescued after attempting sunrise hike, losing trail in snow
- Hikers keep breaking their ankles on this Vegas mountain - Alex Honnold just showed what it takes to scale it properly
- December 22
- December 21
- December 20
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- "I was over the moon" – Courtney Dauwalter's love affair with Salomon brand to continue for another 5 years
- UTMB runners will have access to personalized online coaching in 2025, thanks to new partnership with RunMotion Coach
- Helly Hansen launches ground-breaking “lightest performance down jacket” in response to needs of mountain pros
- December 19
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- 2 solo hikers die this week in separate falls on Boulder's iconic Flatirons
- Millions of popular Stanley travel mugs recalled due to burn hazard
- National Park Service abandons controversial plans to ban climbing bolts in the wilderness
- Hoka combines high tech with tacos (and pizza) in the new Mafate X trail running shoe
- Backcountry skiers lose access to popular off glacier in the French Alps after inspectors discover damage to uplift cables
- December 18
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- New Redwood-laden accessible hiking trails open in California's Santa Cruz Mountains
- Call out for youth trail runners to apply for newly created international training team
- Wild swimmers in Iowa to benefit from major lake restoration in 2025
- "I was not aware a GPS device was illegal" – US-based ultra runner arrested in India for carrying Garmin InReach
- Nubuck breathes new life into the already-awesome Scarpa Rush hiking shoes, now with more planet-friendly protection on the trail
- The Garmin InReach is the gold standard for backcountry safety, but a tiny Jiobit tracker proved just as useful in rescuing this 8-year-old boy
- Soon you'll be able to experience this Yosemite meadow as it was 150 years ago thanks to $18 million restoration project
- December 17
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- Hikers warned of growing wild boar population in Scotland's Great Glen
- Ice climber who survived a 60ft fall recovering after daring 10-hour rescue mission to save his life
- "One message: hike responsibly" – rescue team begs hikers to prepare for winter trails after 9 rescued, most without proper gear
- A new 100k cross country ski race is coming to Minnesota, offering participants "an intimate experience with nature"
- December 16
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- Billionaire fashion founder dies after falling more than 150ft while hiking in Spanish caves
- The most dangerous National Park to visit in winter? It's not Glacier, Denali or the Grand Canyon, according to new survey
- Snowboarder's 47-foot plunge at popular ski resort is a grim reminder to practice chairlift safety
- "His shoes had frozen solid" when he was rescued, but this hiker's story could have had a much worse ending – here's what he did that saved his life
- December 13
- December 12
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- 20-year-old man dies climbing near Spain’s infamous ‘Monkey Bridge’
- Want to hike Colorado's only fully private 14er? Here's how to secure your 2025 permit – and everything else you need to know
- Montane goes for gold with its all new down jackets after success of Alpine 850 Nano
- National Parks Service announces free admission days for 2025 - here’s when you can visit iconic national parks without paying
- Ultra runner Tara Dower re-signs with Altra after raising $100k for charity during record-breaking Appalachian Trail dash
- December 11
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- Snap Garmin update aims to fix frequent and random crashes
- Could dog discovery six weeks after hiker's disappearance be vital clue in search mystery?
- 90-year-old hiker found safe after two days lost in Hong Kong's backcountry
- American climber's body returned to family – almost a quarter of a century after disappearance
- December 10
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- Trail runners and hikers come together to restore wildfire-damaged trails in Connecticut
- Arguments over Arapiles climbing bans rage on as Aboriginal leader blasts lawmakers
- Mountain Hardwear recognized by Leave No Trace for "relentless commitment to environmental stewardship"
- Hoka unveils "pinnacle plushness" in the new Kaha 3 GTX hiking boot, built for the long-haul and more sustainable than ever
- December 9
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- Legendary veteran climber teams up with teenage sensation to attempt ground-breaking Himalayan ascent
- "Share your plans and prepare for the possibility of spending the night" – latest backcountry rescue prompts fresh warnings
- Mountain users warned after popular Colorado ski resort sees largest inbounds avalanche in almost 20 years
- December 6
- December 5
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- Watch the trailer for The Salt Path, the new Gillian Anderson movie based on one of our favorite hiking books
- Hiker, 63, dies after being attacked by "stinging insects" on the trail
- Mountain rescue warns all backcountry users to carry this life-saving gear as skier suffers "significant injuries" in avalanche
- December 4
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- Life story of legendary Lake District fell-walking pioneer Alfred Wainwright celebrated in special year-long event
- Two more mountain deaths amid reports of growing toll in Pyrenean mountains
- Well-equipped hiker, 22, vanishes on snowy Adirondack mountain – officials seek public's help
- Major Garmin update brings new meditation mode and more to your smartwatch
- Super shoes, Garmin Forerunners and recovery days are in, long runs are out – 5 takeaways from Strava's 2024 Year In Sport report
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