Latest about hiking accidents
Hiker dies on Colorado’s daunting 2744-step Manitou Incline trail
The Manitou Incline is a popular and challenging trek that gains over 2,000ft of elevation in the Colorado wilderness
“More and more people are tempted into risky locations” - Social media and navigation apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue incidents
There were record numbers of mountain rescue incidents in England, Wales, and Scotland last year, and technology is taking the blame
"Don't overestimate your ability" - Experts warn hikers and skiers flocking to the Japanese Alps after record rescues
The mountains of Nagano Prefecture are a popular destination, but 13 people were reported missing or dead there in 2024
Revolutionary barefoot shoe inventor dies after falling almost 1,000ft in Italian climbing accident
Robert Fliri invented the FiveFingers hiking, climbing, and trail running shoes, a barefoot favorite in the outdoor community
Trekkers urged to light their path after hiking accidents kill two people in ten days in Snowdonia
Both hikers died in similar incidents at Eryri National Park - make sure you're well lit for tough winter hikes with our top tips
"Beloved" volunteer found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where she'd worked for more than 20 years
The body of Ann Houghton, 73, was discovered five days after she failed to return from an overnight hike in the park
Human remains discovered on popular Utah hiking trail
Male remains were found near the Bone Wash trail and Elephant Arch area
Billionaire fashion founder dies after falling more than 150ft while hiking in Spanish caves
Isak Andic had been traversing the Coves del Salnitre near Barcelona before he tragically fell down a ravine
