Latest winter hiking safety news
How to read an avalanche forecast: stay safe in the big mountains
Our expert guide into how to read an avalanche forecast will enable you to make informed decisions when exploring the mountains in winter
12 things I wish I'd known before my first winter mountain hike
Fiona Russell looks back to the first time she headed out for a mountain walk in winter – and reveals what she learned
"His clothes froze to the outside of his body" – hypothermic hiker rescued from remote drainage during snowstorm
The man set off to summit three High Peaks in the Adirondacks ahead of a snowstorm
Two children among "cold, wet and dehydrated" family of hikers stranded overnight on Mt. Hood National Forest
Crews were delayed by wintry weather, resulting in a 24 hour rescue mission
Exhausted hiker shelters in "makeshift snow cave" awaiting rescue on Colorado's tallest peak
The "cold and exhausted" hiker was unable to continue after summitting the 14er
What is a whiteout? Our guide, plus what to do if you’re stuck in one
It’s a nightmare scenario that can occur in poor conditions on the mountains in winter, but just what is a whiteout?
What is frazil ice and why is it so dangerous?
Learn about the cold weather phenomenon and why winter hikers should be alert to the icy peril
3 vital gear safety checks to perform before your first winter hike
We guide you through three simple but essential gear checks to perform before any wintery hiking adventure begins
