Mountain rescue was called out for 2 virtually identical rescues after hikers tried "bum sliding" to get downhill ...

If you're looking for a truly magical winter hike in New York, the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail feels like a snow globe frozen in ...

A hiking daypack is a backpack that’s typically between 10 and 35 liters. They are smaller than backpacking bags and ...

“Then there’s trees, cliffs and other objects in your way that can cause severe harm.” Using an ice axe can also help prevent someone from sliding down a trail, Jardine said. A person has to be ...

Although you could stow your gear in any old pack, hiking backpacks are specifically designed for hiking and as such, have ...

Gear Required to Climb Mt. Rainier You have set a goal of climbing Mt. Rainier in 2025. Part 1 of my preparation guide outlined conditioning and fitness. This s ...

This gear helps you play hockey, go skiing or snowboarding or walk in the woods comfortably no matter how much temperatures ...

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (AP) — Ice crystals clung to the eyelashes, parka hood, beanie hat and headscarf of Ruqayah Nasser as she ...

The left map shows the total melt days for the Antarctic Ice Sheet as of January 1, 2025. The middle map is a close up of the Antarctic Peninsula through the same time frame. The graph shows the daily ...

Brisk breezes, clear skies and a coat of freshly-fallen snow — winter hiking has a look and feel unlike any other season.

Taylor Rodriguez, 29, was not known for high-risk adventures and had limited climbing experience when he set out on the ...

Taylor Rodriguez, 29, was reported missing Thursday from Mount Whitney in California, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States.