Latest hypothermia news

A man in the snow blows on his hands to stay warm

What is hypothermia? Learn how to recognize and prevent it

By Julia Clarke last updated

What is hypothermia? We explain the signs, symptoms and risk factors of this hiking hazard, as well as how to prevent it on your cold weather expeditions

Hiking
Hand reaching out of deep water, focus on water splash

Cold water shock – what is it and how can you avoid it?

By Julia Clarke published

We take a look at the dark side of cold water immersion, plus how to prevent cold water shock on your next wild dip

Swimming
Thousand Island Lake, California

Hiker dies swimming in "extremely cold" lake just outside Yosemite

By Cat Ellis published

The 19-year-old went missing while swimming to an island on Thousand Island Lake, which is fed by glaciers

Hiking