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December 2024

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December 13
- Wondering what day of the week is best for your biggest effort on the trail? Garmin's 2024 Year in Review report has the answer
- Hiker missing for 2 days inadvertently made herself "undetectable" by seeking shelter – here's what to do instead
- Pssst! Yeti is holding a secret holiday sale on Amazon, with soft coolers, backpacks and water bottles at their lowest-ever price
- On the lookout for hiking boots this Christmas? Keen's Headout boots are winter-ready and now 50% off
December 12
- 20-year-old man dies climbing near Spain’s infamous ‘Monkey Bridge’
- Trail runners "can't stop wearing" the bestselling Altra Lone Peak 8 shoes – holiday shoppers can get them for under $100 right now at REI
- Want to hike Colorado's only fully private 14er? Here's how to secure your 2025 permit – and everything else you need to know
- Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the climber in your life? Check out this roomy Patagonia backpack, now over $100 off
- 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
- 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
- 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"
- The iconic North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest ticks all our boxes, and it's $70 off at REI – order now if you want it by Christmas
- Hoka unveils "pinnacle plushness" in the new Kaha 3 GTX hiking boot, built for the long-haul and more sustainable than ever
- Be quick and you can save $75 on these winter-ready hiking women's boots from Arc'teryx
December 9
- Hurry! Today is your last chance to save 25% on the "lightning quick" Jetboil Flash at REI
- 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
- With a roomy toe box, the Altra Lone Peak 2s "strike the balance between trail runner and boot perfectly" – and they're under $90 at REI right now
December 6
- "Know your limitations" – stranded teen hiker injured trying to scale ravine wall in National Park
- Stern warning over use of hiking apps after 2 hikers attempt non-existent trails resulting in "virtually identical" rescues
- It's official: the Forerunner is the most popular Garmin watch on the planet – these 2 models are at their lowest price ever on Amazon
December 5
- 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
- This plush sleeping pad from Sea to Summit weighs less than 1lb and it's 30% off right now
December 4
- 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
- Leatherman's bestselling multi-tool has 18 functions you can operate single-handedly, and it's going cheap at REI and Amazon right now
- Super shoes, Garmin Forerunners and recovery days are in, long runs are out – 5 takeaways from Strava's 2024 Year In Sport report
- Hurry! These eco-conscious and high-performing rain pants from Marmot are 37% off at Amazon today
December 3
- I've taken Osprey's most eco-friendly backpack all over the world in the past 2 years – and it's 24% off at REI right now
- Mikaela Shiffrin's bid for 100th World Cup win on ice after dramatic crash results in "stab wound"
- "He was the nicest guy you'd ever share a rope or trail or skin track with" – US mountain guides among 3 missing on Aoraki/Mt. Cook
December 2
- These Microspikes for hiking provide the best traction for confidence in winter conditions, and they're 20% off in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale
- My plush, grippy Nike Wildhorse 8 trail running shoes were the perfect choice for slick trails in Spain – and they're under $100 for Cyber Monday
- Want to take your wild swimming adventures to the next level? This "elite performance" dryrobe from Red Equipment is £105 off right now
- Don't miss out! These Nikon Prostaff P3 binoculars are brilliant for hiking and camping and they're 35% off for Cyber Monday
- You can't buy this "frustration-free" multi-tool on Leatherman's website anymore – but at Amazon, it's at its lowest price ever for Cyber Monday
- The "stunning" Garmin Venu 3 strikes the perfect balance between smartwatch and sports watch – and it's at its lowest price ever for Cyber Monday
- Finally, REI slashes the prices on some of our favorite Fjallraven gear, but the sale ends today – here are the 8 best Cyber Monday deals we've found
- “I’ve seen many accidents that could have been avoided with this" – legendary climber Tommy Caldwell endorses new climbing device