'Waze, but for walkers' - steer clear of hazards while you hike with OS Maps' new Community Alerts real-time hazard reporting tool
You can use the new OS Maps feature to alert other hikers to upcoming obstacles and danger on the trails
Buying Guides
The best camping mattresses: for thru-hiking and car camping, whatever the season
Pitch up and kick back knowing a great night's rest is on the cards – the best camping mattresses deliver comfort and warmth on your backcountry adventures
The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget
Tariffs squeezing your budget? We've found the best cheap hiking boots, with top performance and a solid bang-to-buck ratio
If you're looking for a bargain to see you through your backcountry adventures, check out our pick of the best cheap hiking boots
Reviews
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent review: A supremely liveable solo shelter
Lightweight, spacious and packed with clever features – this is a one-person tent you’ll actually enjoy spending time in
Hiking
"Your safety matters" - Hiker in critical condition after trekking group rescued from Camelback Mountain in 100-degree heat
Three hikers had to be airlifted off the Arizona mountain due to heat-related illness
I tested these super-comfortable Adidas Terrex hiking shoes on the trails and gave them a near-perfect score - and now you can get them for 60% off
Deals The Adidas Terrex Skychasers are comfortable, waterproof, and grippy enough to take on the trails in all conditions
"Do not approach": section of Pacific Crest Trail, North Cascades National Park closed during urgent manhunt for murder suspect
Some restrictions have been lifted in the search for Travis Decker, but many roads, campsites, and hiking trails remain closed for safety
Adidas Terrex Skychaser Gore-Tex hiking shoes review: Comfortable, waterproof shoes with plenty of protection for year-round trekking
These premium hiking shoes are among the best pairs I've tested, combining a tough Gore-Tex upper with plenty of cushioning and traction
'One little thing goes wrong and everybody on the scene is going to die' - Grand Canyon helicopter rescue teams under pressure as hikers succumb to extreme heat
An increase in emergency call outs is being blamed on a trail detour forced by water pipeline works, that means hikers have to take on a longer, more technical route
Camping
Mystery as 2 unidentified backcountry campers found dead in remote Isle Royale National Park
Park rangers hiked 11 miles through the night to reach the site after the alarm was raised
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent review: A supremely liveable solo shelter
Lightweight, spacious and packed with clever features – this is a one-person tent you’ll actually enjoy spending time in
The "perfect" Leatherman Rebar multi-tool has 17 functions gets the job done right every time – grab yours for a rare 20% off at Amazon
Deals It's rare to see a discount on Leatherman tools, but at just $72, the Rebar is worth a look for anyone who loves the outdoors
This highly-rated 17-in-1 EDC multi-tool from Gerber "performs exceptionally well" – and it's a massive 31% off at Amazon right now
Deals Get your hands on the Gerber Gear Truss multi-tool for only $41 right now
Trail Running
Garmin's rugged new Instinct 3 Solar lasts for 3 weeks in the wild without needing charged – it's $50 off at Amazon right now and selling fast
Deals The Instinct 3 was released in January, and it's already got a healthy discount – but hurry!
"Great balance of cushion and responsiveness": the Hoka Challenger 7 trail running shoes are a bestseller, and they're finally on sale for just $115
Deals Now the Challenger 8 has arrived, Hoka has marked down the price on these bestselling trail shoes
Who let the dogs out: how to start (and how not to start) canicross running
What happened when I started trail running with my four-legged friend, Finley
Strava backtracks after uproar over publishing private data, after users complained that Garmin, Runna, and TrainingPeaks stats had been made public without warning
Users say personal information, including workout descriptions, pacing notes, and coaching comments, appeared on the Strava app
Climbing
"We can get anybody to the top" - meet the organization helping adventurers living with disabilities achieve their climbing dreams
Anyone Can aims to help people living with disabilities get outdoors and find their community through the power of climbing
Yosemite bans large flags after climbers protest Trump cuts using upside down Stars and Stripes and rig Trans Pride flag to El Capitan
People are no longer allowed to display large flags in wilderness areas, after they were used in multiple protests and demonstrations
One for the rock climbing history books – female climbers Kelleghan and Pineau become first women to climb Yosemite Triple Crown
It's been 24 years since Dean Potter and Timmy O’Neil completed the first ascent of the Yosemite Triple Crown in a single day
Anraku finally beaten as France do the double in latest bouldering round of the Climbing World Cup, but bad weather calls an early halt again
France's Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone won gold after the women's final was cancelled due to windy conditions in Prague
Tech
Garmin's rugged new Instinct 3 Solar lasts for 3 weeks in the wild without needing charged – it's $50 off at Amazon right now and selling fast
Deals The Instinct 3 was released in January, and it's already got a healthy discount – but hurry!
Strava backtracks after uproar over publishing private data, after users complained that Garmin, Runna, and TrainingPeaks stats had been made public without warning
Users say personal information, including workout descriptions, pacing notes, and coaching comments, appeared on the Strava app
Water Sports
Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
Weeks after Thames Water was fined £123 million for pollution and questionable payouts to investors, the UK government has banned bonuses for many of the nation's water company executives
'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge
Good news at last for wild swimmers? UK water company bosses hit with record £123m fine after 'failing to protect the environment', polluting rivers and lakes with raw sewage
Following two investigations, the largest water company in the UK has been slapped with the penalty for polluting rivers and for paying out cash to investors while failing customers
Snow Sports
Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway
Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year
More from Advnture
"I’m thrilled to have achieved what many people in the mountaineering world said was impossible" – we talk to Andrew Ushakov about his record-breaking Everest summit, along with the altitude specialist behind his time-saving technique
The Ukrainian-American climber puts the success of his sea to summit Everest speed climb down to over 400 hours spent in a hypoxic tent - we got the low down on how he prepared
Emily Harrington's big wall career will blow your mind, and now you can watch her record-breaking freeclimb of El Capitan on film
The Girl Climber feature-length doc features 10 years of incredible footage, including the day Emily sent the Golden Gate route on El Capitan
'72 hours of ice-cold hydration' - Chilly's super sizes its cult water bottles for all the family
The new Big Mouth Chilly's water bottles are big enough to hydrate the whole family while you camp
Watch the new Arc'teryx film following elite climber Nina Caprez's Moroccan adventure
Andrea: an Unpaved Route follows the journey of Nina Caprez, elite climber and new mother, to Morocco where she encourages women to pursue their dreams
