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 ...

The Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner says Esther Keiderling died of blunt force trauma. Baxter State Park officials say she likely slipped on icy terrain during the descent.

New Hampshire Fish and Game is urging hikers to be weather-aware as a spring nor'easter approaches the region.

Ice cleats or microspikes help provide traction on spring hikes. Photo, Georg Paffrath Final thoughts Spring hiking in Alberta is all about timing and preparation.

North Shore Rescue members were called to the same steep cliff four times over the weekend where skiers were slipping and sustaining serious injuries. While spring conditions are setting in, the ...

Although he was wearing microspikes, he slipped on icy stairs leading to the lower falls. Rangers provided care and assisted the hiker to Route 23A where his friend picked him up.

I wear traction like the Kahtoola MICROspikes or the Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra (despite the name, these are more like ice cleats) for winter peak-bagging expeditions that don’t require ...

As cold weather continues, mountain groups issue advice to walkers heading out on to the fells.

Discover off-the-slope activities in the winter wonderland of Pagosa Springs, from relaxing in geothermal hot springs to hiking to ice caves.

Early in the season, the trail can usually be traversed just with microspikes, but as the snow gets deeper, snowshoes are eventually required.