"Have humility and self-awareness" – unprepared Mt. Whitney hikers call for help after waking to find shoes filled with snow
Rescue crews urge inexperienced or under-resourced hikers to hire a guide when tackling high-altitude peaks like Mt. Whitney, ...
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Two hiking with 150 lbs of 'new gear' and 5 gallons of water rescued on 14,505-foot peak
Earlier this month, a rather interesting search and rescue operation took place in California, and lessons learned from that ...
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The Iconic Trail in Northern California Everyone Should Hike Once in Their Lifetime
Stunning views of a high-altitude lake and the Sierra Mountains will be your reward for an adventurous six-mile trek.
These Hikers Brought 150 Pounds of Gear to Hike Mount Whitney. It Didn’t Go Well.
After SAR rescued two heavily-laden, inexperienced hikers from the Lower 48's highest peak, they had some strong advice to ...