Permits & access
Seven Under-the-Radar Ski Towns for Authentic Adventure
A new list highlights seven lesser-known U.S. Ski towns, including Red Lodge and Leadville, prized for their uncrowded slopes, local character, and
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Permits & access on Pack and Summit: Permit systems by park and trail, Lottery permits and timing, Walk up permits, Wilderness regulations, Bear canister requirements and Campfire and stove restrictions.
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Yosemite Land Swap Could Create Private Park Entrance
A private equity firm seeks a land swap with the National Park Service to build a direct road from its property into Yosemite, bypassing public gates and
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Mountaineers Offer Women and Non-Binary Navigation Course
The Mountaineers in Seattle will run a Wilderness Navigation course in November 2026 for women and non-binary participants and instructors, costing $160
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Mountaineers Seattle Offers Wilderness Navigation Course
The Mountaineers' Seattle branch will run a Wilderness Navigation course from October 30 to November 15, 2026.
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Climber's Death Exposes Rappel Knot Migration Danger
A rappelling accident in Norway's Hurrungane Range, caused by knot migration with a tag line, killed 27-year-old climber Fiona Layton.
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Access Fund Reopens Monument Lawsuit
Access Fund reopened its lawsuit against the Trump administration after a new proclamation removed over 80% of the Indian Creek climbing area from Bears Ears National Monument.
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Garmin, SPOT, Ocean Signal SOS Systems Compared
Adventure travelers rely on satellite SOS devices, but response systems from Garmin, SPOT, and Ocean Signal vary in communication style, networks, and response centers.
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Rescuer Runs Blood Up Shortoff Mountain
EMT Will Soper ran 1.5 miles and 1,000 vertical feet in 31 minutes to deliver a blood bag to a critically injured climber in North Carolina's Linville
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path Hiker Regains Mojo
A thru-hiker on the Wales Coast Path describes a challenging but rewarding day of solitude, unexpected sunshine, and fleeting storms on the Pembrokeshire
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Hiker rescued from Mount Yonah climb
A hiker wearing sneakers was rescued from Mount Yonah in Georgia after becoming stranded on a technical scramble.
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Mooney Falls Demands Permit, Skill, Nerve
A 200-foot waterfall in the Grand Canyon requires a $450 permit and a treacherous descent involving tunnels, chains, and ladders.