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Hiker dies swimming in "extremely cold" lake just outside Yosemite
By Cat Ellis published
The 19-year-old went missing while swimming to an island on Thousand Island Lake, which is fed by glaciers
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Sea to Summit Airlite Towel (Medium) review: a micro towel that punches above its weight… and size
By Pat Kinsella published
Super-light, multifunctional and tiny, the Sea to Summit Airlite Towel is ideal for fast-paced foot adventures and bikepacking escapades
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dryrobe Organic Cotton Towel review: a lightweight drying hoodie that’s so much more than a cute gimmick
By Pat Kinsella published
The dryrobe Organic Cotton Towel is the summer version of the brand’s famous Jedi-style drying garments, beloved by surfers and wild swimmers
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Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towels review: practical and stylish enough to use as beach wear
By Pat Kinsella published
A super-soft and smooth, Lifeventure SoftFibre Recycled Towels for travel and camping are good-looking and large enough to wear as a sarong
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How to choose a wetsuit for open water swimming
By Julia Clarke last updated
Read our guide to how to choose a wetsuit for open water swimming and get all the warmth, protection and movement you need when you’re working on your strokes
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How to clean a wetsuit in 6 easy steps
By Julia Clarke last updated
Whether you’ve just been too tired to rinse it regularly, peed in it or packed it away damp, you need to know how to clean a wetsuit to keep it functioning and fresh
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Swimming for runners – are there any benefits?
By Fiona Russell last updated
We take a look at the evidence for including swimming training in your running schedule
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Swimming vs running: which is better?
By Fiona Russell published
We ask the experts for the pros and cons of swimming and running for fitness
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