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The 10 Biggest Hiking News Stories of 2025
Some are dark. Some are thought-provoking. Some are just bizarre. These are the most-read hiking news stories Backpacker published this year.
Mt. Whitney Search Crews May Have Found a Missing Hiker’s Body
Although authorities haven't formally identified the deceased, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said that the clothing on the body appears to match what they believe 21-year-old hiker Joseph Brambila was wearing when he disappeared.