“Thanks to the quick actions of our Forest Patrol Deputy, the man was located and immediately transported to Detroit, where ...

A recent survey of 1,008 U.S. hikers breaks down how often people are using substances on the trail, and the results are ...

A desperate text to 911 turned into a dramatic rescue in the Colorado high country after an early-season storm trapped a 37-year-old solo hiker in thigh-to-hip-deep snow on the Four Pass Loop on ...

A search and rescue team helped recover the hiker's body on October 25, nearly a week after they went missing.

Rescuers with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Aviation Team, Forest Patrol, and SAR volunteers responded to the ...

I know: How brave of me to pick what must be the most commonly-used sleeping pad in existence. But some things are classics for a reason, and this folding closed-cell pad is one of them. Consider: ...

Talk about a stimulus package. This all-purpose boot gets hikers going for a fraction of the price of similarly featured models. Testers were impressed by the reliable waterproofing, which is often a ...

Sleeping bags vary in terms of temperature rating, insulation type, weight and other features. Find the perfect bag for your backcountry camping needs with in-depth sleeping bag reviews from ...

The best way to survive a winter storm is to not get caught in one. True as that may be, however, it’s not a very useful tip when the snow has already started falling. As weather grows more ...

Improvising your own firestarter is a quintessential camping experience. DIY starters are easy to make, the materials are cheap, and—because so many household items are incredibly flammable — they ...

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