Latest Safety news
Send a selfie from the summit: Garmin's latest satellite communicator is the most advanced yet
New satellite communicator comes with a range of new features to keep users safe and connected in the wilderness
"Stay on boardwalks" – Yellowstone officials urge caution after hiker breaks through thin crust into scalding water
The woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment for third-degree burns
How to use bear spray: our easy-to-follow guide to storing, carrying, and using this vital hiking safety tool
The knowledge of how to use bear spray will give you the best chance of avoiding an unpleasant encounter with an unfriendly ursine unscathed
"Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you" – hiker on spiritual retreat lost for 4 days after being encouraged to leave phone behind
Participants on the retreat had reportedly been encouraged to fast during the backcountry retreat, and leave their devices behind
LifeStraw Peak Series Squeeze Bottle with Filter review: clean water on long runs and backpacking missions
Fill up and drink anywhere with LifeStraw’s clever, collapsible solution to hydration in the wild
Why do so many people die at Angels Landing? And has this changed?
After at least 13 deaths since the Millennium, we ask why so many people die at Angels Landing, the "must-do" hiking trail in Utah's Zion National Park
What to do if you meet a bear: our expert safety guide
Our expert guide on what to do if you meet a bear shares vital knowledge for exploring the North American outdoors safely
What is a GPX file: and how you can get the most out of it
Our expert guide to GPX files covers what one is and how they can enhance your experience when planning, carrying out and looking back at your adventures