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Body found in the Scottish Highlands in search for missing Swiss hiker, who disappeared attempting one of Britain's toughest treks
By Will Symons published
Bernard Trottet had been hiking the Cape Wrath route, a 230-mile journey that normally takes several weeks

Body of British hiker found six months after going missing with a friend in harrowing conditions in the Italian Dolomites
By Will Symons published
Londoner Aziz Ziriat had been wild camping in the alpine region with Samuel Harris, whose body was recovered in January

Adirondacks hikers get so high on magic mushrooms they think their fellow trekker has died and call for help - but it turns out he's just fine
By Will Symons published
The pair was escorted off the Cascade Mountain by a forest ranger after two of them mistakenly reported the death of a third hiker

Popular hiking influencer found dead near an Arizona trail after 25 hours missing in the desert heat
By Will Symons published
Hannah Moody reportedly had five gallons of water with her when she set off, but is sadly believed to have died from heat exhaustion

Revolutionary barefoot shoe inventor dies after falling almost 1,000ft in Italian climbing accident
By Will Symons published
Robert Fliri invented the FiveFingers hiking, climbing, and trail running shoes, a barefoot favorite in the outdoor community

Winter storm warnings have been issued for Yosemite National Park - here’s how to stay safe in extreme conditions
By Will Symons published
Up to 18 inches of snowfall have been forecast with winds reaching 50mph and heavy rain

"The weather has buried the mountain in snow" – another hiker disappears on mountain where Julian Sands died
By Julia Clarke published
Avalanche risks hindered the search efforts for the 22-year-old missing hiker

What makes Mount Baldy so dangerous?
By Alex Foxfield last updated
After two fatalities in January, including Julian Sands, a British actor, we ask what makes Mount Baldy so dangerous and consider how to mitigate the risk when climbing it
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