outdoor-safety

A man and dog attacked by bear usually occurs during outdoor recreation in bear country and escalates when a bear perceives a threat, feels cornered, or is protecting food or cu...

Mount Katahdin is the highest peak in Maine and the centerpiece of Baxter State Park, attracting thousands of hikers and climbers each year. Because the mountain presents object...

A northern pike bite to a human is uncommon but can be serious. These large, toothed predators use strong jaws and sharp teeth to grip prey, and when they mistake a hand, foot,...

Missing hiker situations in Yosemite National Park involve visitors who become unaccounted for on trails, in wilderness areas, or during day hikes and overnight trips. This ever...

On a routine day on Vesper Peak, a hiker failed to return from a backcountry trip, triggering a large-scale search and sustained public attention. This overview explains what is...

Each year, people become lost while hunting in Colorado’s mountains, forests, and remote backcountry. This evergreen explainer outlines how losing orientation happens, where i...

Hiking the Precipice Trail involves significant exposure and consequences, and some deaths on the route reflect the inherent risks of steep, unprotected terrain near cliffs. Thi...

The Agnes Vaille fall is a pivotal incident in modern climbing safety history. It occurred on a technical ice slope in Colorado during a winter climbing attempt, where a leader...

Beacon Rock Trail in Washington’s Columbia River Gorge is a popular route to the summit of Beacon Rock, a monolithic volcanic plug. Like any significant elevation gain on expo...

This article explains what typically happens when a kayaker is found after going missing, focusing on realistic outcomes, key survival factors, and how search and rescue operati...