Latest mountain rescue news
Stern warning over use of hiking apps after 2 hikers attempt non-existent trails resulting in "virtually identical" rescues
Both hikers were visiting from overseas and separately became exhausted, wet and cold
"Woefully unprepared" hiker on frozen Mount Washington summit crawls inside Sno-Cat, refuses to get out until driven down
New Hampshire Fish and Game has recommended the hiker be charged for his rescue
"Trail running shoes are not adequate in deep snow" – mountain rescue begs hikers to get ready for winter after another frozen overnight mission
Mountain rescue crews warn hikers to have the right gear – and know how to use it
Mountain Rescue teams appeal for hikers to wear the right footwear to prevent avoidable incidents
The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team has been called out multiple times in recent weeks to accidents that they say didn't have to happen
"It only takes a few inches of snow to cover all signs of a trail" – California hiker rescued after trail disappears in winter conditions
Rescue crews took to social media to remind hikers to prepare properly for winter conditions
"Be prepared for brutal conditions" – rescue teams aid hiker who "couldn't feel their feet" on frozen Colorado summit after dark
The hiker was unable to hike out and was unprepared to spend the night on the mountain
"Have humility and self-awareness" – unprepared Mt. Whitney hikers call for help after waking to find shoes filled with snow
The duo became exhausted just a few miles into this epic hike
What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
