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Utah hiker finds the absolute worst place to injure an ankle – on top of a rock spire
By Dave Golder published
Hobbled hiker is stranded with “a sharp, catastrophic drop on all sides” and a five foot leap to safety

Another group of teens involved in overnight rescue from hiking trail, prompting fresh warnings
By Julia Clarke published
The group's descent was hindered by lack of appropriate gear for hiking at night

Phoneless Taiwanese hiker trapped in ravine for 10 days alerts rescuers using water pipe
By Dave Golder published
He’d tumbled 10m into the ravine with no cellphone to call for help

“One mistake people make is thinking nothing can go wrong” – why do hikers get lost and how do some survive?
By Julia Clarke published
An analysis of over 100 news reports details how hikers get lost in the wild, and the lengths they go to in order to come back alive

The one simple act that could save your life on a hike
By Julia Clarke published
Forget high-tech communication devices and bushwacking skills; one of the best things you can do to stay safe on a hike is phone a friend

“Don't let go” – dramatic helicopter rescue footage shows barefoot California hiker clinging to cliff
By Dave Golder published
Hiker fell almost 60 feet from a trail near the Golden Gate Bridge, with the tide coming in

Two children among "cold, wet and dehydrated" family of hikers stranded overnight on Mt. Hood National Forest
By Julia Clarke published
Crews were delayed by wintry weather, resulting in a 24 hour rescue mission

Hiker discovers adorable abandoned bear cub in Vermont woods
By Dave Golder published
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