Danger Zones/Escape Plans: Gravity
A hiker's worst enemy is the earth's downward pull. Here's how to prevent falls, and survive rockslides and avalanches.
Danger Zones/Escape Plans: Terrain
From crossing raging rivers to falling through thin ice, here are 11 worst-case scenarios and tips for coming out unscathed.
Danger Zones/Escape Plans: Wildlife
Learn which wildlife you should most worry about, and how to react if you come under attack.
Danger Zones/Escape Plans: You
While accidents do happen, it's what you do about them that can be the difference between life and death.
The Survival Issue: Gravity
Falls trigger more backcountry deaths than almost ever other cause combined. Here's how to go up without tumbling down.
First-Aid Manual: Treat a Gaping Wound
Here's how to stop the bleeding, close the wound, and prevent infection.
4 Hot-Weather Dangers and How to Survive Them
When the mercury gets high, hikers need to get smart. Survive extreme heat with these tips.
Is Drinking Urine Dangerous?
Can pee save you? Our new survival expert sets the record straight.