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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

"This is hard to watch" – tourists clamber onto Grand Canyon rim for photos
By Cat Ellis published
None of the visitors even turned to appreciate the view

Essentials for solo hiking: tips and gear for awesome adventures alone
By Fiona Russell published
Our guide to vital kit and skills if you plan to go walking on your own

Type A and type B first aid kits: what's the difference?
By Fiona Russell published
There are different types of first aid kit, suited to different situations. Make sure you've packed the right one

Woman caught vaping while dangling legs over Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
By Cat Ellis published
The park visitor was spotted posing for photos at Calcite Springs Overlook

Yet another Yellowstone tourist ignores safety warnings and struts across Grand Prismatic
By Cat Ellis published
The National Park's most famous hot spring proves too much temptation for some

Yellowstone tourists quickly regret leaving cars for a closer look at huge bison
By Cat Ellis published
The safest place to watch wildlife at US National Parks is always from inside your vehicle

Is Camelback Mountain really that dangerous?
By Julia Clarke published
Camelback Mountain is the site of regular search and rescue missions each year, but is it really as dangerous as it seems?
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