These Hikers Brought 150 Pounds of Gear to Hike Mt. Whitney. It Didn’t Go Well.
After SAR rescued two heavily-laden, inexperienced hikers from the Lower 48's highest peak, they had some strong advice to ...
Historic Mount Fuji Remains Snowless on Its Iconic and Symbolic Summit
Iconic Mount Fuji Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic peak stands 12,389 feet. Climbing the statuesque mountain presents a unique adventure blending a p ...
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Volunteer elk spotters needed to track herd on Mount Jumbo over winter
Knowing where the elk move helps ecologists make decisions about vegetation management and see if the animals are accustomed ...
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Calif. county search and rescue team rescues ‘exhausted and ill-prepared’ hikers
Inyo County Search and Rescue listed several things that went wrong before and during the trek up Mount Whitney ...
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Eight-year-old completes ’emotional’ climb up highest peak in north Africa
An eight-year-old mountaineer from Cumbria said he felt “so proud” after completing an “emotional” expedition up the highest ...
Calif. search team rescues 'exhausted and ill-prepared' Mount Whitney hikers
Inyo County's Search and Rescue team has once again taken to social media to scold a set of hikers who needed assistance ...
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What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part ...