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Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

August 1, 2026

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja was leading climbers up Broad Peak in Pakistan when a deadly avalanche struck the Karakoram expedition, killing all 10 members of the group.

Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'

July 27, 2026

Nurse impaled by pole during hike forced to trek 10 miles for help: 'A freak thing'

David Cifaldi, a wound care nurse, was impaled by a trekking pole at 11,800 feet on Montana's Granite Peak in a freak accident. He hiked for 10 miles to get help.

Hikers face $25,000 fine after off-leash dog barked at grizzly bear on Banff National Park trail

July 26, 2026

Hikers face $25,000 fine after off-leash dog barked at grizzly bear on Banff National Park trail

Video shows a small off-leash dog barking at grizzly Bear 142 on a Banff National Park trail as hikers yell but never leash or pick up the pet.

Missing Grand Canyon hiker, 83, rescued after getting separated from companion

July 26, 2026

Missing Grand Canyon hiker, 83, rescued after getting separated from companion

Gerald Guinn, 83, waved from steep terrain after a cellphone ping narrowed the search area, but rescuers faced a grueling overnight carry-out mission.

Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found naked on remote California trail

July 24, 2026

Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found naked on remote California trail

Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, died of probable alcohol withdrawal seizures near Sykes Hot Springs in Big Sur, Monterey County investigators confirmed.

Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park

July 21, 2026

Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park

A woman was injured after a brown bear attacked her on an overgrown trail area near Chugach State Park before rescuers safely evacuated her, police said.

Officials locate a brown bear after reports of sudden attack near Anchorage, Alaska

July 21, 2026

Officials locate a brown bear after reports of sudden attack near Anchorage, Alaska

A woman is recovering after a sudden brown bear encounter in Anchorage on July 18, 2026, led officers to deploy a drone while firefighters evacuated her down a hillside. (Anchorage Police)

Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother

July 21, 2026

Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother

A lightning strike near the summit of Salt Lake County's highest peak killed a 59-year-old hiker whose brother watched him collapse just steps away.

Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter

July 18, 2026

Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter

Video captured three hikers surviving a face-to-face grizzly bear encounter on a narrow trail in Alaska, highlighting key National Park Service bear safety tips.

Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington

July 14, 2026

Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington

Gursimran Singh's body was found in the Twin Sisters mountains after a massive search involving helicopters, drones and crews from across Washington.