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Hiker’s final text to wife before he vanished on mountain | US | News

Hiker’s final text to wife before he vanished on mountain | US | News

Published by Sam Flores

He was only supposed to be gone for three days (Image: Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office) Grant Gardner was an experienced hiker who was eagerly looking forward to his three-day solo trek through the Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming. Yet what began as a spectacular adventure for the married father of two quickly turned into a nightmare for his loved ones when he vanished without a trace. Grant set off on his three-day hike on July 20, 2025, with ambitions of reaching the peak within Bighorn National Forest. He intended to tackle the route through the northern stretch of the state, where he would climb to an altitude exceeding 13,000 feet. The day he departed proved to be the last time anyone was in contact with the 38-year-old, and when he failed to return three days later, it would be over a month before the truth of what had happened finally came to light. Rescue teams were ultimately forced to call off their search after his “most optimistic survival odds have run out”, and it …

Snowdon hikers in uproar after charity walkers jump queue

Snowdon hikers in uproar after charity walkers jump queue

Published by Sam Flores

Credit: theycallmesuperman91/TikTok Two hikers climbing Snowdon for an against-the-clock charity challenge were booed when they skipped the queue at its peak. Crowds of climbers waiting to take selfies at the top of the Welsh mountain heckled Rick Thiedeman, 34, and 32-year-old Jamie Richardson with cries of “shame” as they bypassed fellow walkers. The pair were raising money for a friend with motor neurone disease and, rather than waiting in the 40-minute queue, strode on to complete their 26-hour Three Peaks Challenge. They were booed by those behind them, with one man physically confronting them in a bid to stop their ascent of Snowdon, known for having long queues as hikers wait to get pictures. The hikers, from Lincolnshire, had set off from the bottom of Ben Nevis on the Saturday morning of the bank holiday weekend. Having completed Scafell Pike, they arrived at Snowdon in the early hours of Sunday, when the incident took place. The Three Peaks Challenge website states that participating hikers “can bypass any queue to reach the summit area” because they …

FAQ: What hikers need to know about volcano trekking insurance

FAQ: What hikers need to know about volcano trekking insurance

Published by Sam Flores

What type of insurance should volcano hikers buy? Hikers exploring active volcanoes should buy comprehensive travel insurance covering trekking and hiking — sometimes available as an add-on under adventure or extreme sports, expedition leaders told CNA. Such policies are typically classified by maximum elevation, said Mr Vivek Vaidya, founder of Trekkers@Heart. He advises trekkers to choose policies covering the highest elevation tier — usually 6,000m — to ensure adequate coverage across all treks. For reference, the highest active volcanoes in Indonesia are Mount Rinjani (3,726m) and Mount Kerinci (3,805m). Mount Dukono has a summit elevation of about 1,335m. For a three-night trip, add-ons can cost between S$60 (US$47) and S$200, said JTrace founder Jeremy Tong. “Regardless of whether you’re a casual hiker or you are serious, we recommend that, as long as you’re going to the mountains, you should get adequate coverage, because it’s going to save your family a lot of money,” he said. Those planning treks above 6,000m may consider Global Rescue, an international membership-based provider of medical, security and evacuation services. Mr …

Two Yellowstone hikers seriously injured in suspected grizzly bear attack

Two Yellowstone hikers seriously injured in suspected grizzly bear attack

Published by Sam Flores

A pair of hikers in Yellowstone National Park were seriously injured in a bear attack earlier this week. Yellowstone officials believe a female grizzly bear, with two or three cubs less than a year old, was involved. The park is home to both black bears and grizzlies, and the attack occurred on a trail — Mystic Falls, near Old Faithful — that until 2024 had been closed to reduce the chance of conflicts with grizzlies, according to the WyoFile, a local nonprofit news outlet. The two male injured hikers, a 15-year-old and a 28-year-old, were discovered by another hiker and airlifted to a nearby hospital. One was listed in serious condition and the other in critical condition, according to another local news outlet, the Jackson Hole News & Guide. The hikers were the first people injured by bears in Yellowstone in 2026, the National Park Service service said in a news release. In September 2025, a 29-year old man was hiking alone on the remote Turbid Lake Trail when he apparently surprised a bear. While …

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

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After suggesting a wood-burning stove, and a mini bellows, you should have seen this coming. What you need to complete the full-fire package is Cooking On Fire, a gorgeous book of recipes and techniques for cooking over an open flame. Cooking on Fire has a good mix of recipes, ranging from simple and delicious veggies to slow-cooked meats that require hours. There’s also plenty of background on different types of fires and cooking techniques, as well all the equipment you might want to cook various things (for example: spits, forked sticks, cast iron pans, and so on). It’s everything you—er, sorry, your outdoorsy friend—need to get started cooking on fire. What I really want to try is the fire inside a log technique pictured on the cover, but I haven’t gotten around to that yet. So far I’ve only had a chance to make the grilled pork belly, with grilled carrots and “Krabbelurer” griddle cakes for desert. All of them were excellent, though of course, perhaps that universal rule applies more so here than with …

Video: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption | Environment

Video: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption | Environment

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NewsFeed A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted, throwing rocks into the air around them. Santiaguito is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, featuring frequent, often daily, explosive eruptions and pyroclastic flows. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

A walking coach says these three moves will help you build lower-body strength and avoid hiker’s knee

A walking coach says these three moves will help you build lower-body strength and avoid hiker’s knee

Published by Jenni Sidey

Planning to do lots of hiking this summer, but worried that your body might not be able to keep up? Building strength in your lower body is essential if you’re someone who enjoys a lot of hill or trail walking but are prone to something known as hiker’s knee. “It’s a term commonly used for knee pain caused by repetitive stress during steep descents, excessive hiking, or weak supporting muscles,” explains walking coach Ludgina Dieujuste. “The pain is often localised at the front of the knee or around the kneecap, and can cause aching, swelling, or a grinding sensation.” Article continues below You may like Hiker’s knee might surface after a long walk, or even while you’re still on the hike and walking downhill—this is because the “motion puts extra strain on the joints and muscles,” says Diejuste, who explains that one of the best ways to prevent this type of pain is by strengthening the muscles around your knee. “When these muscles are stronger, they help the kneecap track properly, absorb impact when walking …