Ramsdell says the most common risks and pitfalls when it comes to hiking are associated with preparedness and lacking essential safety gear. Weather can change quickly, navigation tools can fail ...

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Activating a team of a dozen rescuers also puts others at risk. Solo hikers can’t leverage the safety that exists in numbers, whereas bringing a buddy or two along for the hike makes self-rescue ...

The increasing global interest in outdoor activities highlights the need for detailed 3D outdoor maps. Researchers have ...

“Swim near lifeguard towers and always choose beaches that are within your capabilities. Pay attention to warning signs and ...

Many of the most Instagrammed hiking areas, such as Narnia, a collection of waterfalls within the Hilo Forest Reserve on the Big Island, are off limits due to liability and safety concerns.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is advising visitors to the Adirondacks and Catskills of unsafe ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is advising visitors to the Adirondacks and Catskills of unsafe winter conditions in the backcountry due to this week's fluctuating weather. Warmer ...

I just wanted to thank the three athletes who helped carry me back to the car after I broke my ankle hiking through the potholed Madonna field. I would have required a helicopter rescue and been ...

The data has sparked calls for more hiking safety awareness. Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee said the number of calls for help from countryside areas increased from 161 in 2023 to 202 ...