Hiking is one of America’s most accessible adventures, but it’s also deceptively dangerous. An estimated 58 million Americans take a hike each year, and the number keeps growing—fueled by ...

For example, Trek for Trevor, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting safe hiking through preparation and education, offers discounts on snow and ice gear like microspikes, crampons, and ice axes.

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“You can’t be all things to all people,” is good advice for both people and mountains. But occasionally a hike like Rawson Lake and Sarrail Ridge comes along to bend the rules.

Before you hit the trails, before you even pack your backpack, make sure you know the eight risks that face spring hikers and how to mitigate them.