A Woman Fell Into a Trailhead Pit Toilet in Washington, and We Officially Have a New Nightmare
The visitor took a tumble into a latrine while trying to retrieve her cell phone.
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Frederick Dreier
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Colorado’s Mount Evans May Soon Have a New Name
One of the most popular fourteeners in America is named for a governor implicated in the Sand Creek Massacre. That may be about to change.
Climate Change Claims an Iconic Mountain Hut
Thanks to erosion, the Abbot Pass Hut is coming down.
Your Dog’s Poop and Pee Is Worse for the Environment Than You Think
A new study estimates that the waste from Europe's 87 million canines is roughly equivalent to the continent’s industrial agriculture and car traffic. That's bad news for hikers—and the natural areas where they hike.
Doctors in Canada Can Now Prescribe a Trip to a National Park
The PaRx program aims to get patients outside to reap the proven health benefits of nature.
After Spate of Hiker Deaths and Injuries in Southern California, Officials Urge Caution
Law enforcement and rescue personnel in Palm Springs are asking hikers to make sure they know their limits after a series of deaths and rescues on the area's trails.
Biden Administration Cancels Mining Permits near Boundary Waters
The move may kill a controversial copper-nickel mining project located close to the protected wilderness
How Could a Trail Fit for a Toddler Be the Site of a Deadly Disaster?
A fatal avalanche near Hoosier Pass, Colorado is a reminder that dangerous slides can occur on gentle terrain
What You Missed: Fake Hypothermia SOS Call on Denali Leads to Federal Charges
Climber charged for Denali SOS call, woman is youngest to run 100 marathons, Bearsun takes Manhattan