Latest winter hiking safety news
What is a whiteout? Our guide, plus what to do if you’re stuck in one
It’s a nightmare scenario that can occur in poor conditions on the mountains in winter, but just what is a whiteout?
What is frazil ice and why is it so dangerous?
Learn about the cold weather phenomenon and why winter hikers should be alert to the icy peril
3 vital gear safety checks to perform before your first winter hike
We guide you through three simple but essential gear checks to perform before any wintery hiking adventure begins
7 reasons you need a survival shelter: the ultimate safety net
We reveal 7 reasons why you need a survival shelter for your outdoor adventures, whether you’re heading into the backcountry with family, friends or clients
"Fatigued and stranded" family of 5 bite off more than they can chew in the Colorado mountains
Mountain rescue cited altitude, unexpected snow and inexperience as the driving factors behind the incident
What makes Mount Baldy so dangerous?
After two fatalities in January, including Julian Sands, a British actor, we ask what makes Mount Baldy so dangerous and consider how to mitigate the risk when climbing it
Sinking in sucks – how to avoid postholing on a hike
We walk you through avoiding the dreaded drop on a snowy hike so you don’t have to spend your spring indoors
Don't stand on lake ice, warns Coast Guard after 25 people rescued in one day
The US Coast Guard issued a warning after saving over two dozen people adrift on ice floes
