Camping-Hiking - Page 2

April 15

Family's spring break hike turns into life-or-death rescue after parent falls 70 feet off Utah cliff

A hiker suffered a "badly broken body" after plunging off a "deceptive" cliff edge in Moab, Utah, during a family spring break adventure, rescuers said.

April 9

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dead at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, has died at 97, his family said, leaving a legacy in climbing and conservation.

April 8

Hiker stung more than 100 times by bees near Arizona mountain summit, airlifted in critical condition

A bee swarm stung a hiker over 100 times near an Arizona mountain summit, leaving him unable to descend and requiring a helicopter rescue, officials said.

April 1

Colorado climber plunges 30 feet after gear 'failed' scaling mountainside, rescuers say

Colorado Springs firefighters spent nearly three hours rescuing a climber, who wasn't wearing a helmet, after his gear failed and he fell 30 feet down a mountainside.

March 27

Hawaii doctor’s ex-boss says anesthesiologists have means to kill as wife testifies about syringe attack

Dr. Gerhardt Konig's former boss says he never saw the Hawaii anesthesiologist lose his temper, as Konig stands accused of attacking his wife on a trail.

March 10

Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers

The National Park Service warns of dangerous quicksand areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, spanning Arizona and Utah. Learn the warning signs.

March 4

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A Hawaii man, 33, was found dead after crossing into a restricted section of Kīlauea caldera, sparking an overnight rescue effort. Visitors have been warned to stay on marked paths.

March 3

Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face

Search and rescue teams in Nevada saved a climber seriously injured after a 40- to 50-foot fall on the Dream Safari route near Las Vegas.

March 3

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

A mother was swept away in swift waters and drowned while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.

February 19

Hiker dies of hypothermia after slipping off trail near summit of New York's tallest mountain

New Jersey woman, 21, died of hypothermia after slipping off a trail near the Mount Marcy summit during a winter hike in the Adirondacks with her dog, officials said.