Severe rainstorms caused flooding throughout Southwest Colorado. Trails suffered damage, but the extent is still unknown.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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How Backpacker reported this story: We spoke to three ER physicians who specialize in wilderness medicine and asked them to share the most common causes of serious injuries and illness in hikers. Most ...