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Mountain rescue teams rappel down to give first aid to hiker who tripped and fell over 100 feet from challenging trail in Alaska - but could not save him

By Will Symons Published

The 64-year old man had been hiking Alaska's Salmon Creek trail, an out-and-back route that passes over abandoned railroads and uneven terrain

Hiking
American climber claims to be first to solo the most brutal line on Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, but labels the Alaska Range a "hellscape" after punishing 53-day trip

By Charlie Lyon Published

The Slovak Direct route has seen fewer than 20 ascents since the 1980s

Climbing Records
The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour

By Will Symons Published

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia

Routes
Aurora Borealis dazzles hikers in Alaska - here’s how you can catch a glimpse for yourself

By Will Symons Published

The spectacular natural phenomenon paints the skies around the North Pole with glowing multi-colored lights - follow our top tips for the best view

Nature & Wildlife
The most beautiful mountains in the world: from K2 to the Matterhorn and beyond

By Alex Foxfield Published

We celebrate 11 of the most beautiful mountains in the world: from the Alaskan wilds and remote Greenland to the giants of the Karakorum and Himalayas

Climbing & Mountaineering
Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump

By Will Symons Published

The peak was known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Obama changed it in recognition of its 10,000 year old original Alaskan name

Climbing & Mountaineering
Charging grizzly bear in stream
"The ferocity of bears is real" – Fat Bear Week off to grizzly start after shocked viewers witness deadly battle in the wild

By Julia Clarke Published

The 2024 Fat Bear Week Bracket Reveal has been postponed following the incident

Nature & Wildlife
Moose standing in shallow river
Man killed by moose while trying to photograph its calves "was not a hapless fool"

By Julia Clarke Published

The Alaska resident was killed on his own property in Homer

Wildlife Encounters
where are the best places to see the Aurora Borealis: Lofoten Aurora
Where are the best places to see the Aurora Borealis?

By Alex Foxfield Published

Our guide to the most spectacular places to see the ethereally beautiful Aurora Borealis, from North America to Scandinavia

Travel
Bears at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
Fat Bear Week camera saves Alaska hiker's life

By Julia Clarke Published

Fat Bear Week doesn't start for another month, but viewers are already checking the web cam

Nature & Wildlife
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