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Aerial view of crater, Mt. St. Helens, Washington

"Experienced mountain climber" dies after falling into Mount St Helens crater

By Julia Clarke published

The tragedy has prompted officials to remind mountaineers of the dangers posed by warming temperatures

Climbing & Mountaineering
Snowboarders rescuer skier trapped in snow

Snowboarders come to the rescue of a skier trapped in snow

By Dave Golder published

Two good samaritan snowboarders skid to a halt to help a skier who’s learned the hard way about the danger of tree wells

Snow Sports
Hiker on Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Mountain Washington, USA

Mount Washington snowboarder plunges head-first into huge waterfall hole

By Cat Ellis published

Spring is a particularly dangerous time, as meltwater can create hidden hazards

Snow Sports
Mount Baker, Washington State, USA

Nerve-racking video shows skier save snowboarder buried head-first in tree well

By Cat Ellis published

Francis Zuber's preparation and survival skills saved a stranger's life

Snow Sports
A woman skiing

Skiing safety: know the code

By Julia Clarke last updated

The risks of skiing and snowboarding might not outweigh the stoke value, but skiing safety is a vital practice to protect you and other skiers on the hill

Snow Sports