Latest about winter hiking safety
Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
Officials are urging members of the public to undergo safety training before tackling the trails this winter
2 hikers struck by falling ice at popular Catskills waterfall
The falls are largely frozen at this time of year, presenting hikers with hidden dangers
Helicopter rescue charity begs hikers to prepare for winter with this piece of kit that costs less than $30 and could save your life
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance has explained how the right emergency equipment can save your life in the backcountry
Winter storm warnings have been issued for Yosemite National Park - here’s how to stay safe in extreme conditions
Up to 18 inches of snowfall have been forecast with winds reaching 50mph and heavy rain
Heed weather warnings, warn officials after hikers rescued from extreme winds
Hikers paid the price for ignoring 'severe' weather warnings as violent weather destroyed their tents
How to read an avalanche forecast: stay safe in the big mountains
Our expert guide into how to read an avalanche forecast will enable you to make informed decisions when exploring the mountains in winter
12 things I wish I'd known before my first winter mountain hike
Fiona Russell looks back to the first time she headed out for a mountain walk in winter – and reveals what she learned
"His clothes froze to the outside of his body" – hypothermic hiker rescued from remote drainage during snowstorm
The man set off to summit three High Peaks in the Adirondacks ahead of a snowstorm
