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I just hiked and ran 12k in the Alps with the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro – there are 3 epic features I can’t wait to spend more time with
· By Endurance Wire
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. For the past two years, the Garmin Fenix 8 has been widely considered the best performance smartwatch money can buy. I rated it as the best premium watch for hikers after wearing it for the 11-day trek to Everest Base Camp , and things only got better when the Fenix 8 Pro came along with integrated inReach technology. Over the past few months, as rumours swirled that the 9 was imminent, I found myself wondering what the brand could really do to improve upon such a brilliant gadget, besides increasing battery life and slimming the case down.
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