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Camper holding Garmin InReach Mini device

Garmin SOS hailed as "most reliable way to call for help" in the backcountry after rescue of hiker mauled by bear

By Julia Clarke published

Officials received the SOS activation on Friday morning and were able to evacuate the hiker from the area

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Denali

Denali's busiest period of the year kicks off with multiple callouts for frostbitten, hypothermic climbers

By Julia Clarke published

Several climbers remain on the peak awaiting rescue as helicopters struggle to reach them

Climbing & Mountaineering
Avalanche on mountain

How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?

By Julia Clarke published

The backcountry skier was swept out of view of their companion on Buffalo Mountain

Snow Sports
Bear warning sign in Canada

Hikers killed by bear sent chilling final message from Garmin communicator

By Cat Ellis published

"Bear attack bad"

Wildlife Encounters
Mountaineer sends a safety message via a satellite communicator

New Garmin data reveals hikers make up vast majority of emergency calls

By Julia Clarke published

If you request emergency rescue when you’re out in the wild, you’re probably a hiker according to newly published data from Garmin

Tech
Garmin inReach Messenger and cell phone

Garmin launches tiny inReach Messenger to let you send texts in the backcountry

By Cat Ellis published

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