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Wildfire safety: how to prevent – and stay safe from – fires
Our guide to wildfire safety details how to ensure you don’t accidentally start a wildfire – and how to keep safe should one occur in your region
What is climbing tape used for? We unwrap the applications of humble climbing tape
What is climbing tape used for, what are its advantages and disadvantages and what characteristics should you be looking for in the ideal tape?
Remember your mittens, warns National Park Service as temperatures plummet
Check weather reports before heading out hiking or camping, and be prepared for sudden cold snaps
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
