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January 31
- "They were completely out of their depth" - mountain rescue team saves hikers who'd refused help the day before
- Want to see Yosemite’s stunning ‘firefall’ phenomenon this month? You’ll have to make a reservation
- How ultra runner Elsey Davis shattered Arc of Attrition record – despite losing her GPS watch with 40 miles to go
January 30
- Earthquake rattles Yellowstone National Park's oldest, hottest area
- This pocket knife costs a whopping $425 – and now it's been recalled for safety reasons
- Want to help restore neglected and fire-damaged California trails? Volunteers are desperately needed right now
- Two hikers shot and robbed on a scenic California trail in wilderness area close to US-Mexico border
- Cost to thru-hike world-famous long-distance Pacific Crest Trail doubles in a decade - and now tops $10,000
- "I'll be hiking in the mountains by this time next year" vows hiker who underwent double amputation after a minor campsite burn
- Ancient forest uncovered near popular hiking area in the Rocky Mountains
- Mountain rescuers issue “be more prepared” plea after Lake District hikers get lost in winter fells
- “If you really love the thing you are doing, you must be willing to die” – new season of Extreme podcast explores why people risk lives to summit mountains
January 29
- It's a fix! Garmin says its users can safely boot up their devices again after worldwide smartwatch crash
- Watch the heart-stopping helicopter rescue of injured skier who fell 1,000ft, and whose iPhone probably saved his life
- Smith's iconic, ski goggle-inspired Ultralite shades have been revamped with a new bio-based frame, still pair well with a mullet
- "Inadequately prepared" hikers should pay for their own rescue after winter adventure goes wrong, say officials
January 28
- Daredevil climbers banned from ascending Mount Everest without support
- Men who hike and climb at high altitudes more likely to suffer infertility, new study claims
- "This breaks my heart" – thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail banned from crossing border into Canada
- No, it's not April's Fools – Hoka just unveiled its "category-disrupting" technical Speed Loafer and we're . . . intrigued?
- "Running has taught me to embrace change" – Francesco Puppi lands on his feet with Hoka sponsorship deal weeks after ditching Nike
January 27
- “It really comes down to mental resilience” - Olympic climbers share their top tips for a fast recovery
- New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain "very high concentrations" of harmful PFAS – here's what to look for instead
- "Something about those multi day events keeps me really intrigued" – is Courtney Dauwalter leaving the 100-mile race behind?
- Legendary ski brand Helly Hansen is giving away free lift tickets – here's how to get yours
January 26
- "Such a fun day out" – ultra runner Tom Evans signs with Asics, immediately demolishes Arc of Attrition 50-mile record
January 24
- Fancy a new climbing challenge? Hidden mountains, more than 100 times larger than Everest discovered under the Earth’s surface
- Runners, hikers, climbers and swimmers to benefit from personalized recovery routines as Garmin partners with Therabody
- Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires
January 23
- Woman falls to her death rappelling down popular Nevada route while shocked climbers look on
- Adventure tourism under threat and environmentalists up in arms after government lifts coal mining ban in Canada's Eastern Rockies
- A wild swimmer marries a river in an award-winning documentary that highlights locals' fight to protect it from pollution
- Ultra runner hailed a hero after stopping during gruelling 160-mile winter race to rescue a dog
January 22
- New resort next to Zion National Park sparks concern over potential impact on local wildlife
- Everest climbers to pay 36% more to reach world's highest summit
- Popular Grand Canyon trails reopen after a poisonous gas leak at a source for drinking water forced closures
- The Hypershell Exoskeleton is finally here to power hikers uphill – and it's $3,700 cheaper than the Arc'teryx model
- Sky runner Francesco Puppi leaves Nike after ad he claims "links success with being single minded, deceptive and selfish"
January 21
- Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump
- From the highest peak to the humble trail made famous by One Day's Dexter and Emma, AllTrails reveals most popular UK hikes of 2024
- Making coffee at camp has never been easier, thanks to this plastic-free Yeti Pour Over
January 20
- Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
- Not your typical trail running shoe: the Salomon S/Lab Ultra Dust takes things to the extreme
- Latest Garmin update aims to cut crashes with more than half a dozen fixes
- Death Valley hiker cliffed out after separating from partner to explore "steep and unstable" gully
- "It was very scary" – 2 teenage skiers in intensive care after ski lift collapses at Spanish resort
- “This job is unlike anything I’ve ever done before" – take remote working to a whole new level in one of the most beautiful places on earth
January 17
- Why did a decorated female ski jumper receive toiletries and towels as a prize while her male counterpart got thousands of euros?
- Disoriented moose causes chaos on slopes of popular ski resort
- Yellowstone National Park sued for plans to increase bison numbers
January 16
- Should you switch your trail-running shoes? New research finds runners wearing sneakers with thick soles are more likely to get injured
- Mark your calendars - World Luge Day is almost here - but how can you actually get started?
- Outdoor brand Passenger ventures into snowy terrain with limited collection of responsibly made outerwear for skiing and riding
- 2 hikers struck by falling ice at popular Catskills waterfall
January 15
- UTMB World Series partners with Chinese hydration pack brand Aonijie
- Human remains discovered on popular Utah hiking trail
- Iconic boulder problem in UK’s Peak District climbed for only the second time - 12 years after the first ascent
- Spike in "bum sliding" on popular mountain hike leaves more than just skid marks, as 2 rescued in 2 days
January 14
- Hikers criticised for poor parking, which slowed rescue teams in the Peak District after a man was injured
- Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires
- 4 snowboarders have fallen from chairlifts in one Colorado county this season – how not to be next
- Second climber in less than a month falls to death at popular Spanish climbing spot
January 13
- Lynx illegally released in the Scottish highlands dies after capture
- Missing hiker’s belongings found in the Dolomites as survival hopes dwindle
- Katie Schide wins Trail Runner of the Year, says she's "just trying to keep up" with Courtney Dauwalter
- The Alps are getting snow – so why are skiers heading north to Norway and Finland?
- Skier dies after falling into 'deep snow sinkhole' at popular resort
- Three deaths in 10 days prompts stern avalanche warning from mountain rescue officials
January 10
- Illegally released Lynx spotted in popular Scottish hiking spots
- 'They went out for a “casual day” when things went very wrong' – experienced snowshoer buried in avalanche, skier killed 2 days later
- Body found in the Dolomites believed to be one of two British hikers missing since New Year's Day
- "We started to hear the fire crackle right behind us" – video shows terrified hikers fleeing from LA wildfires
- California has two new National Monuments – one was inspired by a single hike 8 months ago
January 9
- "We never gave up hope" - missing hiker found alive after living off two muesli bars, foraged berries, and creek water for 13 days
- Landowner closes access to iconic climbing crag, citing "climbers’ sense of entitlement"
- Garmin promises high-tech tracking and immersive maps with all-new GPS range
January 8
- Wildfire in Californian San Gabriel Mountains rages, reaching 1,000 acres
- Skier sets new uphill world record – climbing the same height as Everest 120 times
- British para-skier is first disabled person to ski to the South Pole solo and unsupported
- Search begins for two British hikers missing in Dolomite mountains, northern Italy
- "It is surreal" – Tara Dower and Kilian Jornet awarded FKT of the Year after stunning 2024 feats
January 7
- Daredevil alpinist sets bold new record on Mount Everest
January 6
- “The smartwatch you can wear whenever, wherever” - Garmin launches the much-anticipated Instinct 3
- Big Agnes hypes HyperBead – a new eco-friendly tent fabric to revolutionize your lightweight adventures
- "Learn from my mistake, don't bring your Garmin" - hiker arrested for possessing Garmin InReach device in India
- "Sadly, I’ve lost many of my sponsors" – ultra runner Stian Angermud to return to the trail after settling doping allegations
January 3
- Suppliers to Fjallraven and Helly Hansen accused of animal cruelty following controversial investigation
- Hiker dies attempting Lake District trek in dense fog
- More women than ever are taking part in trail running events, according to new UTMB figures
- "National Parks are not playgrounds" – caution urged after toddler makes a break for it during volcanic eruption
- Hikers warned after 2 die in separate New Year's day falls on same Pyrenean trail
January 2
- Equipment found as search continues for missing hiker enters its second week
- Michigan couple celebrate 19th wedding anniversary by summiting Mount Everest together
- 2 "ill-prepared" hikers die while searching for Sasquatch amid freezing conditions
- Merrell's award-winning new hiking shoe is inspired by a high-clearance vehicle, for a smooth ride over rough ground