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Hiker missing for a week found "a little worse for wear but in good spirits" after getting lost looking for remote pub
By Julia Clarke published
The pub requires a 30-mile trek to reach

Garmin SOS hailed as "most reliable way to call for help" in the backcountry after rescue of hiker mauled by bear
By Julia Clarke published
Officials received the SOS activation on Friday morning and were able to evacuate the hiker from the area

Finally, "a glimmer of closure" as personal items found on Colorado mountain where hiker disappeared 19 years ago
By Julia Clarke published
Michelle Vanek’s disappearance in 2005 sparked a large-scale search effort

“We’re in disbelief" – missing National Park hiker found "alive but not well" a month after his dog was rescued from trail
By Julia Clarke published
Trail crews reported they heard Shock calling for help and discovered the man in "dire" condition

A grandma who was lost in the Alps for five days survived by drinking puddles
By Charlie Lyon published
The 89-year-old was mushroom hunting when she fell into a gully and became separated from her son

Three hikers hospitalized after giant hornet attack in Taiwan
By Dave Golder published
New Taipei City Fire Department Fourth Brigade dispatch 15 vehicles and 32 firefighters to the scene

"I hope you find a new job" – public reacts to hiker stranded in overnight storm on Colorado 14er after colleagues ditch him
By Julia Clarke published
The group of hikers managed to do everything wrong, leading to a large-scale rescue mission

"Fleeing in panic" from charging bear, diabetic hiker spends night lost in the backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
The woman tells rescuers she intentionally separated from her partner

"Even an experienced hiker can get into trouble" – dehydrated Death Valley hiker collapses despite bringing 9 liters of water
By Julia Clarke published
The experienced hiker did everything right – but the ferocious conditions still got the better of him

"Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you" – hiker on spiritual retreat lost for 4 days after being encouraged to leave phone behind
By Julia Clarke published
Participants on the retreat had reportedly been encouraged to fast during the backcountry retreat, and leave their devices behind
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