Rescue crews urge inexperienced or under-resourced hikers to hire a guide when tackling high-altitude peaks like Mt. Whitney, which is the highest mountain in the contiguous US and requires a 21-mile ...

Now that I've been to all 63 major national parks, I've seen plenty of other new travelers in my shoes. Here are the eight most common mistakes I see first-time travelers make when visiting the ...

In a world fraught with uncertainties, the importance of being prepared for emergencies cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a seasoned survivalist or someone just beginning to consider the importance ...

It's certainly no secret that hiking is having a moment – from soft hiking trends on TikTok capturing millions of views to ...

A missing woman’s cries for help led to her rescue after 12 hours in “frigid” overnight conditions, California sheriff’s ...

After SAR rescued two heavily-laden, inexperienced hikers from the Lower 48's highest peak, they had some strong advice to ...

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An “extremely cold” solo hiker called for help from near the summit of a Colorado mountain when they “ couldn’t feel their ...

A mother of three says hiking for multiple days and carrying everything they needed on their backs, was the best ways to ...

Adventure seekers should not forget to carry hats and gloves to keep warm, put on proper footwear, and have an extra pair of ...

Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...