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"Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks
By Julia Clarke last updated
Another injured camper is said to be in a stable condition

"Don't overestimate your ability" - Experts warn hikers and skiers flocking to the Japanese Alps after record rescues
By Will Symons published
The mountains of Nagano Prefecture are a popular destination, but 13 people were reported missing or dead there in 2024

Body of snowboarder missing since Valentine's Day found on Vail Mountain
By Julia Clarke last updated
The 26-year-old Denver resident disappeared without a trace while snowboarding alone

2 "ill-prepared" hikers die while searching for Sasquatch amid freezing conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The two men are said to have set off in search of the mythical creature when they succumbed to winter conditions

Well-equipped hiker, 22, vanishes on snowy Adirondack mountain – officials seek public's help
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker appears to have been well-equipped but failed to return from the overnight hike

"He was the nicest guy you'd ever share a rope or trail or skin track with" – US mountain guides among 3 missing on Aoraki/Mt. Cook
By Julia Clarke published
Two Americans and one Canadian were reported overdue yesterday after an expedition on New Zealand's highest peak

"I will never forget today" – chilling note found at mountain summit provides clues in case of missing Yellowstone hiker
By Julia Clarke published
The 22-year-old hiker has been missing for nearly a month

Yellowstone officials search for employee who disappeared after calling friends from stormy summit of remote peak
By Julia Clarke published
The 22-year-old hiker has been missing for a week

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

"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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