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Washington avalanche kills 3 climbers on Colchuck Peak

February 22, 2023

Washington avalanche kills 3 climbers on Colchuck Peak

Three climbers were killed in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak over the weekend after their group of six was caught in a 500-foot slide, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office said.

Wisconsin man dies during Grand Canyon hike to Colorado River, officials say

February 22, 2023

Wisconsin man dies during Grand Canyon hike to Colorado River, officials say

A 56-year-old man from Pewaukee, Wisconsin, died Friday while hiking the Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon during a day trip to the Colorado River, officials said.

Man dies hiking in Texas national park after experiencing chest pains

February 22, 2023

Man dies hiking in Texas national park after experiencing chest pains

A 56-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon while hiking with a scout troop in a Texas national park. He had been experiencing chest pains before receiving CPR.

Missing California hiker’s body found near frozen mountain summit 1 month after disappearance, officials say

February 21, 2023

Missing California hiker’s body found near frozen mountain summit 1 month after disappearance, officials say

The body of Robert Gregory, 62, was found near the frozen summit of Mount Islip in the Angeles National Forest on Saturday a month after he failed to return from a hike.

Prolific Yosemite climber Zach Milligan, who lived in cave, dies in fall on Canadian Rockies: reports

February 21, 2023

Prolific Yosemite climber Zach Milligan, who lived in cave, dies in fall on Canadian Rockies: reports

Zach Milligan, 42, died last week in an apparent fall from the 2,300-foot-tall Polar Circus ice cliff at Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies, according to reports.

Utah teen dies after falling 150 feet while climbing near cliff, police say

February 19, 2023

Utah teen dies after falling 150 feet while climbing near cliff, police say

A 17-year-old Utah boy died in an accidental fall Saturday evening while climbing near a cliff at the Hurricane Overlook in Hurricane, Utah, authorities said.

Utah teen falls 30 feet to her death off 'sheer' cliff while hiking Moab Rim Trail, authorities say

February 12, 2023

Utah teen falls 30 feet to her death off 'sheer' cliff while hiking Moab Rim Trail, authorities say

Zoe McKinney, a 17-year-old high school cheerleader, died Friday after falling 30 feet off a sheer cliff while hiking with friends on the Moab Rim Trail in Utah.

Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescues

February 10, 2023

Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescues

Rangers at Death Valley National Park rescued two hikers last Sunday in separate incidents, including one where an Illinois woman broke her leg and tore her ACL.

California hiker, 22, found dead in wilderness at base of cliff in apparent accident

February 3, 2023

California hiker, 22, found dead in wilderness at base of cliff in apparent accident

The body of a missing 22 year-old hiker has been recovered at the base of a cliff at the Boney Mountain State Wilderness Area by Ventura County police.

Missing hiker shared video from Utah mountain before disappearance, authorities locate his truck

February 1, 2023

Missing hiker shared video from Utah mountain before disappearance, authorities locate his truck

Search and rescuers in Garfield County, Utah, are searching for a hiker who is believed to have gone missing near Mount Dutton last week, according to authorities.