Latest about Climbing Safety
"We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts
Mountain rescue services from across the globe are responding to record calls for help
"A series of bad decisions" leaves Mt. Whitney climber dangling on rope for 18 hours awaiting rescue
Mountain rescue reports that the climbers were beyond their skill level and encountered winter conditions
Yellowstone officials search for employee who disappeared after calling friends from stormy summit of remote peak
The 22-year-old hiker has been missing for a week
Is rock climbing dangerous? We look into the risks and how to manage them
Is rock climbing dangerous? We weigh up the hazards, describe the common risks and injuries and explain how to manage them to an acceptable level
"It’s simply not a smart thing to do" – officials beg clueless cliff jumpers to stop after 4 accidents in a single week
Warmer weather has brought a surge of daredevils to the waterfall leading to multiple accidents
Denali's busiest period of the year kicks off with multiple callouts for frostbitten, hypothermic climbers
Several climbers remain on the peak awaiting rescue as helicopters struggle to reach them
Groundbreaking technology could revolutionize backcountry rescue efforts, locating missing people in minutes
The technology has reportedly already been used in over 200 successful missions
NY forest ranger dies in 1,000-foot fall while climbing in Denali National Park
The climber has been helping to protect New York's mountains and hikers for 25 years
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