fromNew York Post2 weeks agoSkiing25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trailsExtreme heat on Arizona Hot Springs trail resulted in multiple rescues due to hikers being unprepared for high temperatures.
fromSacramento Bee5 months agoCaliforniaGold panner goes for water for friend - and gets lost in woods, California rescuers sayPreparation and survival skills are crucial when hiking in remote areas.Ignoring safety when hiking can lead to severe consequences for individuals.
SkiingfromNew York Post2 weeks ago25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trailsExtreme heat on Arizona Hot Springs trail resulted in multiple rescues due to hikers being unprepared for high temperatures.
fromSacramento Bee5 months agoCaliforniaGold panner goes for water for friend - and gets lost in woods, California rescuers sayPreparation and survival skills are crucial when hiking in remote areas.Ignoring safety when hiking can lead to severe consequences for individuals.
fromwww.bbc.com3 months agoMiscellaneousSearch for Britons missing in Italian mountainsA search operation is ongoing for two missing British hikers in the Dolomites, hampered by snowfall and unusual winter conditions.
fromTravel + Leisure1 month agoGadgets8 Life-saving Items Every Hiker Should Have in Their Pack, According to Search and Rescue ExpertsAlways hike with safety devices to prevent needing rescue.Emergency tools like the Garmin inReach Mini 2 can save lives.
fromSFGATE5 months agoMiscellaneousCalifornia search team rescues 'exhausted and ill-prepared' hikersHikers attempted Mount Whitney without proper preparation or experience, leading to their rescue under hazardous conditions.
fromwww.bbc.com3 months agoMiscellaneousSearch for Britons missing in Italian mountainsA search operation is ongoing for two missing British hikers in the Dolomites, hampered by snowfall and unusual winter conditions.
fromTravel + Leisure1 month agoGadgets8 Life-saving Items Every Hiker Should Have in Their Pack, According to Search and Rescue ExpertsAlways hike with safety devices to prevent needing rescue.Emergency tools like the Garmin inReach Mini 2 can save lives.
fromSFGATE5 months agoMiscellaneousCalifornia search team rescues 'exhausted and ill-prepared' hikersHikers attempted Mount Whitney without proper preparation or experience, leading to their rescue under hazardous conditions.
fromSacramento Bee2 months agoCaliforniaRescuers trek 8 miles in 'dangerous' conditions to reach hypothermic hiker, CA cops sayRescuers successfully saved a hypothermic hiker after an arduous 8-mile trek under severe storm conditions.
fromSacramento Bee3 months agoCaliforniaBrothers traveling through mountainous forest get lost and stuck for days, CA cops sayBrothers were rescued after being lost in Mendocino National Forest due to lack of navigation awareness and poor cell reception.
fromABC7 San Francisco6 months agoMiscellaneousOfficials urge tourists to pack essentials on fall leaf-peeping hikes as rescues spike in NortheastIncreased tourism in New Hampshire's autumn has led to overcrowded trails, unsafe conditions, and a rise in emergency rescues due to cold weather.
fromBoston.com6 months agoMiscellaneousNH officials urge hikers to 'practice personal safety' as foliage reaches peakHikers in New Hampshire must prioritize safety and recognize when to turn back, especially during the fall season.
fromABC7 San Francisco6 months agoMiscellaneousOfficials urge tourists to pack essentials on fall leaf-peeping hikes as rescues spike in NortheastIncreased tourism in New Hampshire's autumn has led to overcrowded trails, unsafe conditions, and a rise in emergency rescues due to cold weather.
fromBoston.com6 months agoMiscellaneousNH officials urge hikers to 'practice personal safety' as foliage reaches peakHikers in New Hampshire must prioritize safety and recognize when to turn back, especially during the fall season.
fromTravel + Leisure6 months agoMiscellaneous15 Hiking Safety Essentials an Outdoor Expert Wants You to Always Carry - From $9Hiking poses risks primarily due to lack of preparedness and essential safety gear, rather than natural disasters or wildlife.
fromTravel + Leisure7 months agoChicago BearsMultiple Glacier National Park Trails Closed Following Hikers' Bear Encounter - What to KnowSeveral hiking trails at Glacier National Park are closed after a bear encounter injured a hiker, emphasizing the need for safety precautions.
fromwww.nytimes.com7 months agoUS newsHiker Is Injured in Bear Attack at Glacier National ParkA man was injured by a bear while hiking in Glacier National Park and required assistance to reach safety.
fromTravel + Leisure7 months agoChicago BearsMultiple Glacier National Park Trails Closed Following Hikers' Bear Encounter - What to KnowSeveral hiking trails at Glacier National Park are closed after a bear encounter injured a hiker, emphasizing the need for safety precautions.
fromwww.nytimes.com7 months agoUS newsHiker Is Injured in Bear Attack at Glacier National ParkA man was injured by a bear while hiking in Glacier National Park and required assistance to reach safety.
US newsfromwww.nytimes.com7 months agoDozens Fall Ill on Hawaii Hiking Trail in Concerning' Outbreak of NorovirusKalalau Trail in Kauai closed due to norovirus outbreak affecting over 37 hikers.
fromSacramento Bee8 months agoOMG scienceYosemite could see snow in August for first time in 20 years. Here's when flakes will fallYosemite National Park is expecting rare summertime snow, with potential impacts for hikers. Prepare for unusual weather conditions this August.
fromwww.npr.org9 months agoUS newsA third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a monthHiking in extreme heat at the Grand Canyon can be dangerous, leading to fatalities; caution and proper planning are essential.