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Teen hikers get an important safety lesson after filming illegal adventure in New York
By Cat Ellis published
The pair were identified after uploading a video of their off-trail hike to YouTube, and both received tickets

"I chose the trail off Google Maps" – hiker who fell 1,000ft in Hawaii shares the lessons he learned
By Cat Ellis published
Ian Snyder was stranded, injured, at the foot of a waterfall for three days before rescuers spotted him

"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

Rabies warning at Arizona National Park after some animals found dead, others acting strangely
By Cat Ellis published
The alert from the NPS comes after a hiker was bitten by an unusually aggressive bobcat, which is still on the loose

What to do if you see a coyote while hiking: our safety guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
Knowing what to do if you see a coyote while hiking will allow you to preserve your sense of curiosity on the trail, while keeping safe and respecting nature

Hikers cited after trespassing and getting stranded in freezing Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
By Cat Ellis published
The pair attempted to hike up Mount Loa without a permit while the summit was closed due to "foul weather"

"It is not safe to be outside" – Colorado firefighters suffer cold-related injuries while rescuing hypothermic hiker
By Cat Ellis published
A person was found suffering frostbite and unable to move after becoming stranded in North Cheyenne Cañon Park

5 reasons you need a power bank: portable power is a no brainer
By Alex Foxfield published
We reveal our 5 reasons you need a power bank for your outdoor adventures and consider the various gadgets that can be juiced up on the trail
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