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“Plan for the worst" – two more hikers rescued by snowcat from Colorado 14er trail after area socked by snow
By Julia Clarke published
Though snow from the recent storm is melting quickly, rescuers warn that higher elevations may still be impassable

"Water is powerful" – hiker missing after being swept downstream during river crossing
By Julia Clarke published
The woman was hiking with friends in Angeles National Forest when she lost her footing and disappeared

"The weather has buried the mountain in snow" – another hiker disappears on mountain where Julian Sands died
By Julia Clarke published
Avalanche risks hindered the search efforts for the 22-year-old missing hiker

23 skiers rescued from Vermont's backcountry in a single mission
By Julia Clarke published
The skiers and snowboarders required assistance during a cold snap in the state

Lost hiker and his dog kept warm using hand sanitizer to create a fire
By Dave Golder published
A hiker stranded in Pennsylvania found a handy way to warm in chilly temperatures while waiting for help

Colorado rescuers follow footsteps in snow to find hypothermic hiker wearing just hoodie
By Dave Golder published
“Unusual looking rock” turns out to be lost hiker covered in snow, dressed in woefully unsuitable clothes for a storm

"Everybody sprang into action" – search and rescue team swarmed by bees during volcano rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Officials are considering closing the hiking trail while they assess the bee situation

The deadliest US National Park is going to get deadlier – here's why
By Julia Clarke published
A new study focuses on the effect of climate change on Grand Canyon visitors
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