Latest about hiking safety
Up to €2,500 for wearing the wrong footwear – Italy toughens up on hiking regulations
In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park
“Weather can turn on you in minutes” - rescuers plead with hikers to be prepared after a 50-man rescue mission saves three
Three young trekkers became stranded in Washington State backcountry when weather conditions took a dangerous turn
Two hikers shot and robbed on a scenic California trail in wilderness area close to US-Mexico border
Mexican cartel members are suspected of stealing cell phones and backpacks of the US and Canadian citizens
Mountain rescuers issue “be more prepared” plea after Lake District hikers get lost in winter fells
Latest call out for walkers to take more responsibility for their well-being and safety in cold and snow comes after the pair were rescued
90-year-old hiker found safe after two days lost in Hong Kong's backcountry
The pensioner was discovered exhausted but unharmed in a remote village after a lengthy search operation
Mystery deepens as another hiker vanishes on popular European tourist trail
Theories rage in Albanian Alps – and now it's brown bears that are being blamed after Australian is the latest to vanish
Man undertaking a two week hike for charity has to be rescued after injuring himself on the first day
Borders Mountain Rescue saved the injured man who was hurt just hours after setting off on the 268 mile trek
Why do avalanches happen? The science behind the deadly phenomenon
Our mountaineering expert delves into the science behind avalanches to answer the question: why do avalanches happen?
