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I spent a day with mountain rescue, and I’m never going out unprepared again
It turns out calling mountain rescue isn't like calling an Uber...
Quick-thinking trail runner rescues injured New York hiker
Elyse Vandorpe was running below a cliff when she heard something that sounded like a person crying for help
Injured hiker rescued by eight fire departments and a leaf blower
Christine Mellnick broke her ankle near the summit of Mount Israel, New Hampshire, necessitating a tricky rescue
Hiker rescued after attempting to tackle Pacific Crest Trail in freezing sleet
The 57-year-old man from California decided to head out despite a forecast for sleet, rain, and hail
Leaving a footprint on a sheet of foil could save your life when hiking, say rescuers
If you become lost, this hack will let search and rescue teams know what to look for on the trails
"When in doubt, throw it out" warn experts after hiker poisoned by wild mushrooms
A Canadian hiker was airlifted to hospital after eating fungi foraged on a popular hiking trail
Don't rely on crowdsourced routes, emergency rescuers warn hikers
A team from Canada have rescued 300 people who ran into trouble due to poor navigation skills this year
Do you need an emergency beacon for hiking?
A look at emergency beacons for hiking, including how they work and the different types available, to help you figure out whether or not you need to carry one on your adventures
