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Aerial view of crater, Mt. St. Helens, Washington
"Experienced mountain climber" dies after falling into Mount St Helens crater

By Julia Clarke Published

The tragedy has prompted officials to remind mountaineers of the dangers posed by warming temperatures

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Colorado climber rescued after fall
Dramatic photos show terrifying rescue after Colorado climber plunges 120 feet

By Julia Clarke Published

A 48-year-old man is said to be in stable condition after the ordeal

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French emergency services rescue two climbers stuck on a cliff near Aiglun
Dizzying photos of trapped rock climbers rescued in south of France

By Dave Golder Published

Gendarmes abseiled down to injured climber in rescue operation that lasted more than four hours

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San Juan County Search and Rescue team assist a climber with his knee wedged into a crack in the rock for 12 hours in Indian Creek copy
Utah climber rescued after 12 hours with his knee stuck in a crevice

By Dave Golder Published

San Juan County Search and Rescue team assist a climber wedged into a crack in the rock in Indian Creek

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Climber on steep, exposed snowy summit of Europe's tallest peak, Mt Blanc
Revealed: the top 10 most dangerous natural attractions in the world – and they’re nearly all mountains

By Dave Golder Published

Mont Blanc tops the list of the most dangerous natural travel destinations on Earth

Travel
View of sun from deep glacial crevasse
Climber's video shows amazing rescue from 300-meter crevasse

By Cat Ellis Published

Anurag Maloo fell while descending Mount Annapurna, sparking a complex rescue operation

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Mountain rescue loads up a stretcher in a training exercise
Do you have to pay for mountain rescue?

By Julia Clarke Published

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

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windchill: hiker in a blizzard
What is windchill? Get clued up and find out how to protect yourself from the windchill factor

By Alex Foxfield last updated

What is windchill? We consider what the windchill factor is, its effects and how to reduce or eliminate its dangers

Health & Fitness
Man stranded on cliff in Oregon
See rescuers save hiker from 300ft cliff after he overestimated his climbing skills

By Cat Ellis Published

Emergency responders had to think creatively to save the man who had become 'cliffed out' and unable to move up or down

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Climbing equipment on rock
How to fit a climbing helmet

By Julia Clarke Published

A quick guide to choosing the right helmet and how to fit a climbing helmet for comfort and maximum protection from falling rocks

Climbing Gear
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