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Everything filed under safety in our adventure travel coverage, the 11 reports filed on it so far.
PCT Hiker Rescued After Winter Storm Collapses Tent in Goat
A hiker in his 20s was rescued from Washington's Goat Rocks Wilderness after a severe winter storm collapsed his tent, leaving him hypothermic and...
Wyoming Photographer Kicks Mountain Lion to Save Dog
Adam Borkhus fought off a juvenile mountain lion that attacked his Labrador, Diesel, during a September 19 photography trip near Cody, Wyoming.
Himlung Himal Base Camp Avalanche Leaves 14 Missing
An avalanche triggered by heavy snowfall buried Himlung Himal Base Camp on September 27, 2026, leaving 14 Nepalese expedition staff missing and two...
Hiker Navigates Enchantments Permit Limits and Stevens Pass
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker describes a multi-day trip in Washington's Enchantments, constrained by a camping permit, and a day hike from Stevens Pass
Andrew Skurka's Five Rules for Leading Backpacking Trips
Expert guide Andrew Skurka outlines five essential rules for leading successful backpacking trips, emphasizing that trip leading is a distinct skill...
Marley Kreiser Prepares for a Spiritual Saunter
A hiker known as 'Chill Out' plans a contemplative pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, aiming to address past religious wounds through walking.
Mt. Shasta Climbers Rescued After AI-Planned Ascent
Three college students were rescued from Mt. Shasta after a long ordeal, with rangers citing their reliance on an AI chatbot for inadequate trip...
Amtrak Empire Builder Route for Thru-Hiking
Amtrak's Empire Builder train route between Chicago and Seattle offers hikers access to trails across seven states, with round-trip fares averaging...
USDA Plan Threatens 288 Miles of PCT
The USDA plans to revoke the 2001 Roadless Rule, potentially allowing logging on 288 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. The public comment period is...
Rethinking Ambitious Plans on the Appalachian Trail
A hiker's account of reevaluating their trail plan after struggling with sleep deprivation and rushing to meet their goals.
Trail Hikers Face Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Wildfires
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker shares their experience navigating the route amidst wildfires, weighing the importance of completing the thru-hike versus...