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December 2024
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- December 26
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- 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
- Got hiking on the brain this Christmas? REI just slashed the prices on a pile of Merrell and you can save nearly $50 on select styles
- 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
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- 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
- This Leatherman multi-tool is the perfect sidekick for hikers and there are still a few days left to save 20% in REI's Christmas sale
- 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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- Got hiking shoes on your Christmas wishlist? Check out this stylish lightweight pair from Merrell, now 25% off
- 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
- Why not treat yourself this Christmas with £70 off this technical softshell jacket from Montane?
- Left your Christmas shopping till the last minute? Don't worry, the "bombproof" Yeti Lowlands blanket is $40 off right now
- 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
- We loved these "lightweight yet robust" Montane hiking pants on the trail – and they're 35% off in GO Outdoors' massive holiday sale
- "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
- Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the adventurer in your life? The awesome GoPro Hero13 Black has $100 off in the Amazon festive sales
- 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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- Get cozy this Christmas with a massive sale on jackets from big brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx and Columbia
- 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
- Save over $200 on the awesome North Face Summit Series Torre Egger Futurelight jacket, perfect for alpine pursuits and 35% off in holiday sales
- A new 100k cross country ski race is coming to Minnesota, offering participants "an intimate experience with nature"
- We loved the "nimble and responsive" Dynafit Alpine Trail Running Shoes for rough ground – get yours up to 60% off right now in holiday sales
- 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
- I bought my partner this awesome Leatherman multi-tool for Christmas last year and he loves it – now it's at its lowest price ever on Amazon
- 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
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- 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
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- 20-year-old man dies climbing near Spain’s infamous ‘Monkey Bridge’
- The bestselling Lone Peak 8 trail running shoes are "another win for Altra" – and you can get them for under $100 right now in REI's holiday sale
- 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
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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"
- 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
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- 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
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- "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
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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
- This plush sleeping pad from Sea to Summit weighs less than 1lb and it's 30% off right now
- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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