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A rescue helicopter hovers above stranded hikers on a mountain

No signal? These are the 6 best ways to call for help in the mountains

By Julia Clarke published

From low-fi to high-tech, we help you raise the alarm when you need to shout for help

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first aid kit for camping

Hiker falls off cliff, then crosses two canyons to get a signal and call for help

By Julia Clarke published

The Idaho hiker sustained serious head injuries in the accident

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Angeles National Forest, California, USA

Two people who crashed car off remote canyon saved thanks to iPhone satellite SOS

By Cat Ellis published

The pair were driving in Angeles National Forest, California, when the accident happened, and had no cellular connectivity

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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

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Close up of an ice climber testing an avalanche transceiver beacon before climbing a frozen waterfall

Do you need an emergency beacon for hiking?

By Julia Clarke published

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

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