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Hiker dies after falling from New Hampshire mountain while snapping photos
By Cat Ellis published
The man was enjoying the scenery from the summit of Mount Willard with his wife when the accident happened

Winter hiking hacks: expert tips for cold weather adventures
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our winter hiking hacks will help protect you from cold weather and other hazards, so you’ll be prepared for walking in chilly conditions

Wildfire safety: how to prevent – and stay safe from – fires
By Alex Foxfield last updated
Our guide to wildfire safety details how to ensure you don’t accidentally start a wildfire – and how to keep safe should one occur in your region

What is climbing tape used for? We unwrap the applications of humble climbing tape
By Alex Foxfield last updated
What is climbing tape used for, what are its advantages and disadvantages and what characteristics should you be looking for in the ideal tape?

Remember your mittens, warns National Park Service as temperatures plummet
By Cat Ellis last updated
Check weather reports before heading out hiking or camping, and be prepared for sudden cold snaps

I spent a day with mountain rescue, and I’m never going out unprepared again
By Julia Clarke published
It turns out calling mountain rescue isn't like calling an Uber...

Quick-thinking trail runner rescues injured New York hiker
By Cat Ellis published
Elyse Vandorpe was running below a cliff when she heard something that sounded like a person crying for help

Injured hiker rescued by eight fire departments and a leaf blower
By Cat Ellis published
Christine Mellnick broke her ankle near the summit of Mount Israel, New Hampshire, necessitating a tricky rescue
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