Camping-Hiking - Page 5

October 1

Mountain bikers find missing hiker wandering wilderness in underwear

Three mountain bikers discovered lost hiker Heather Wayment in the Idaho wilderness and coordinated with rescue crews for a helicopter evacuation.

September 23

Young hunters in Colorado died in 'instant,' coroner reveals

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, died instantly from lightning while elk hunting in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness, a coroner had confirmed.

September 22

Colorado hunters found dead after going missing in rugged terrain

Search and rescue teams found the bodies of two 25-year-old elk hunters who went missing in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness Area near Trujillo Meadows Reservoir.

September 8

Four hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued in popular mountain destination

Four hikers who admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms were rescued in New York’s Catskill Mountains after becoming disoriented and straying off trail.

September 5

102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb

Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.

September 1

Missing hiker's body found on Wyoming mountain range a month after eerie final text to wife

Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner was found dead under a ledge near Cloud Peak summit in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains a month after his final text to his wife.

August 27

Beat the heat: Yeti and Igloo coolers keep food and drinks cold for days

No matter how hot it gets, a good cooler can keep your items cold for days.

August 23

Rescue effort halted for stuck climber on treacherous mountain after climber dies trying to help her: reports

Kyrgyzstan authorities abandon rescue effort for Russian climber Nagovitsina after failed helicopter attempts and death of an Italian rescuer on Victory Peak.

August 16

California man rescued by helicopter after spending two days trapped behind waterfall

Ryan Wardwell reportedly became trapped behind a California waterfall when strong hydraulics forced him off his climbing lines during a rappelling adventure.

August 16

California man rescued after two days trapped behind waterfall

A 46-year-old man was rescued by a helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California. (Credit: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)