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.
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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: 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: Terrain
Don't let the desert–or swamps, cliffs, jungles, glaciers, or other potentially dangerous landscapes–be your end.
Escape Plan: Reduce Lightning Strike Risk
Tips for lessening the risk of lightning in the backcountry.
Danger Signs: Flash Flood
July to mid-September is prime time for heavy rains in the Southwest, where fast-rising water in narrow canyons can turn trickling streams into deadly torrents. Don't get swept away.
Danger Signs - Winter Sun
UV rays are still harmful even when the temperature drops. We'll show you how to protect yourself against the sun, even when it's cold.
