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Survive Wilderness Threats

You could never prepare for every single wilderness threat you might encounter—that’s impossible—but you can learn the techniques you need to survive most wilderness threats by mastering these basic backcountry safety skills.

Heat Kills Hikers. Here’s How to Survive.

Deaths from extreme heat are climbing—and hikers are especially vulnerable. Here's what you need to know about keeping yourself safe during the hottest months of the year.