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Man standing in front of frozen waterfall, Hanging lake, Colorado

Could you be impaled by a falling icicle on a hike?

By Julia Clarke published

Icicles and other ice structures hanging overhead on a hiking trail do pose some risk to hikers, especially in the spring

Hiking
Ken Stornes claims death dive world record in Norwegian fjord

Watch wince-inducing footage of a Norwegian man attempting the belly flop – sorry, “death dive” – world record

By Dave Golder published

“How do you not die doing this? It’s like hitting concrete,” is the verdict on this death diver’s 40m, belly-first plunge

Water Sports
Winter scenery at Yosemite National Park, USA

Video shows dangerous, lava-like frazil ice at Yosemite National Park

By Cat Ellis published

The ice might look solid, but hikers could easily fall into the slushy mass if they're not careful

National Parks & Monuments
Cucamonga Peak

Hiker survives 200ft fall after climbing mountain in tennis shoes

By Cat Ellis published

Ruth Woroniecki was hiking solo on Christmas Eve when the accident happened

Hiking
A hand reaching towards the surface of the water

What to do if you fall through ice: how to survive disaster

By Julia Clarke published

We uncover what to do if you fall through ice to help you respond quickly and calmly in a worst case scenario situation

Bushcraft & Survival