hypothermia

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Camper holding Garmin InReach Mini device

"Winter conditions have arrived" – New Hampshire trails increasingly dangerous as hypothermic brother, sister rescued after falling into brook

By Julia Clarke published

The siblings were rescued just one day after another hiker died on a nearby mountain

Hiking
5 reasons you need an emergency blanket: two people in emergency blankets

5 reasons you need an emergency blanket: cover yourself for all eventualities

By Alex Foxfield published

Our quintet of reasons you need an emergency blanket in your daypack, from fighting back against the cold to signalling for help

Safety Gear
North Cheyenne Canon Park, Colorado Springs, USA

"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

Hiking
A man in the snow blows on his hands to stay warm

What is hypothermia? Learn how to recognize and prevent it

By Julia Clarke last updated

What is hypothermia? We explain the signs, symptoms and risk factors of this hiking hazard, as well as how to prevent it on your cold weather expeditions

Health & Fitness
Hand reaching out of deep water, focus on water splash

Cold water shock – what is it and how can you avoid it?

By Julia Clarke published

We take a look at the dark side of cold water immersion, plus how to prevent cold water shock on your next wild dip

Water Sports
Thousand Island Lake, California

Hiker dies swimming in "extremely cold" lake just outside Yosemite

By Cat Ellis published

The 19-year-old went missing while swimming to an island on Thousand Island Lake, which is fed by glaciers

Water Sports