Below, she shares five life-saving items that every hiker should carry in their hiking backpack, whether you’re planning to hit the trails for an hour or embarking on a long trek. Oh, and she also ...

mountaineering equipment, and avalanche rescue tools. Sgt. 1st Class Tim McLaughlin explains why each item is integral to the mission of the mountain soldier, who must traverse near-vertical ...

Mountain rescue officials in Scotland are pleading with the public to use proper equipment, following a tough winter rescue. The warning came after the Killin Mountain Rescue team was called to ...