A season-aware guide to 10 summer hiking trails around the world, from the Alps and Iceland to Ladakh, Patagonia, New Zealand and the Appalachian Trail.
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A practical hiking safety guide covering heat, waterfall risks, trip planning, emergency gear, park data and smarter trail decisions.
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Five positive sports stories from this week: a new women’s pro baseball league, the growing Tour de France Femmes, free public sport, safer active travel and greener major events.
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These products show where modern hiking equipment is heading: more natural movement, more durable cushioning and more individual support.
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Five positive sport stories from this week: community access, adaptive sport, national fitness, athletics innovation and the growing fan energy around football.
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Merrell’s most technically advanced trail running shoe to date will be available from July 15, 2026 in the U.S. and July 29, 2026 in Europe. It features a forked carbon plate, a dual-density foam midsole and a Kevlar-based upper.
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These products show how Kids & Family outdoor gear is evolving through all-weather protection, child-friendly handling, better fit and more versatile designs.
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These products show how cycling and bikepacking gear is evolving through smarter urban safety, circular construction and lighter sleep systems.
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Three European Outdoor Award 2026 winners show how camping and travel gear is evolving through better materials, adaptive comfort and modular protection.
Four European Outdoor Award 2026 winners show how trail running gear is evolving through better fit, biomechanics, propulsion and control.