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Hiker Emily Ford was on her own, mid winter, and fell through the ice on a trail. Falling through ice into freezing water can cause cold water shock or hypothermia, both of which can lead to death.
“When I’m in that moment, there’s really nobody else there to pull me out and dry me off. I’m the only one who can do that,” said Ford.
To make it out, she turn…….
Many travelers have wandered through the Catskills in the past, with many an artist, writer, or photographer falling in love with the landscape. Not only popular with the artistically inclined, but the Catskills also became famously popular with tourists in the middle of the past century with massive hotels being erected across the mountains. With their abandonment, the Catskills have gained a…….
The Mount St. Helens Hiking Club typically holds several hikes each month. Anyone interested in the hikes is welcome.
For details and the meeting place for carpooling, contact the hike leader listed or visit www.mtsthelensclub.org. It always is necessary to call the activity leader to register for hikes. Start times are when the carpool leaves the meeting location. Return…….
NEW YORK — We still had a few miles to go when the fatigue of being on the march all day started to settle in. Mathematically, we knew we could cover enough ground to finish our route by dinnertime, but we had to keep up the pace.
Our focus changed from enjoying the scenery to putting one foot in front of the other until we reached our finish line: …….
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Three separate hikers needed rescuing from hiking trails in Boulder County on Saturday, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release.
The first call for rescue came at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a female hiker who injured her ankle after she fell on the Fourmile Canyon Link Trail. Rescuers from Fourmile Fire and Sunshine Fire, Boulder C…….
Paul Bunyan swung his ax, Davy Crockett wielded a rifle, and even the heroine from The Hunger Games had her bow and arrow. What tool do you have to brave the wilderness? Your smartphone, that’s what. Here are some of the best mobile apps for surviving and even thriving in Washington’s great outdoors.
Mapping
While Google Maps will do surprisingly well on a near-town hike—it’s a…….
CONCORD —Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer hiking season in New Hampshire. As you make plans to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or climb, be prepared for changeable weather conditions and also be aware that snow and ice may still be present at higher elevations despite the recent record-setting heat.
Outdoor enthusiasts are al…….
