Latest search and rescue news
23 skiers rescued from Vermont's backcountry in a single mission
The skiers and snowboarders required assistance during a cold snap in the state
Lost hiker and his dog kept warm using hand sanitizer to create a fire
A hiker stranded in Pennsylvania found a handy way to warm in chilly temperatures while waiting for help
Colorado rescuers follow footsteps in snow to find hypothermic hiker wearing just hoodie
“Unusual looking rock” turns out to be lost hiker covered in snow, dressed in woefully unsuitable clothes for a storm
"Everybody sprang into action" – search and rescue team swarmed by bees during volcano rescue
Officials are considering closing the hiking trail while they assess the bee situation
The deadliest US National Park is going to get deadlier – here's why
A new study focuses on the effect of climate change on Grand Canyon visitors
Do you have to pay for mountain rescue?
We clear up a common misconception about the cost of a mountain rescue effort which is leading many hikers to avoid or delay calling for help
Backcountry survival tips for trail running in Colorado
We speak to Colorado Search and Rescue to get the best backcountry safety advice for trail running in Colorado
Cliffed out: how to avoid a worst-case hiking scenario
What does it mean to get cliffed out on a hike? We explain how this survival situation unfolds, what to do if it happens to you and how to avoid it
