Tag: Hiking
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Hiker died after setting out to find missing group in California
A tragic situation unfolded in rugged terrain of Southern California over the weekend, after a hiker died while searching for friends who had gotten lost on the trail. According to a report from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the situation unfolded near the town of Anza, with deputies responding to the 56000 block of East…
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Experienced mountain climber dead after falling 100s of feet on Colorado peak
A male hiker died in Colorado on New Year’s Eve after falling 100s of feet from 13,295-foot Citadel Peak, which is about 2.5 miles north of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial tunnels along I-70. Alpine Rescue Team was called into the field for the fall at about 2:05 p.m. on December 31, with a ‘page code 3’…
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Search for missing hiker results in discovery of 3 bodies in California
In a tragic turn of events, the search for a missing hiker in California resulted in the discovery of three bodies, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office. According to a report on the matter, a call was received at about 11:30 a.m. on December 29 regarding a missing 19-year-old male hiker who had…
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102 places to go and things to do in Colorado in 2026
There’s no shortage of things to do around the state of Colorado thanks to its countless mountain towns, thousands of peaks, and many parks. Looking for some travel inspiration? Here’s a list of 102 things to add to your Colorado bucket list: Note from the author: As always, make sure you’re practicing the principles of…
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Hiker in critical condition after 20-foot fall at Red Rocks
A hiker ended up in critical condition on Christmas Eve after taking a big fall at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Details related to the incident were brief, but the fall was said to have occurred on a trail near the Visitor’s Center. The fall was said to be about 20 feet. Emergency crews responded,…
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Drunk hiker and partner may be charged for overnight rescue on East Coast
In Colorado, search and rescue operations generally come free of charge for the subject with the exception of missions that include medical transport. While this practice tends to be something Facebook commenters and Reddit users frequently debate, Colorado Search and Rescue Association has adopted this approach to prevent barriers of cost from being a factor…
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How long does it take to acclimate to Colorado’s high elevation?
With an average elevation of about 6,800 feet above sea level, Colorado has the highest mean elevation in the country. As locals know too well, that elevation can have an impact on daily life, especially apparent when out-of-staters come to town for a visit. A key reason why this elevation tends to impact tourists to…
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Austrian faces ‘negligent manslaughter’ charge after allegedly leaving girlfriend to die on 12,461-foot peak
A man has been charged with negligent manslaughter in Austria after allegedly leaving his girlfriend to freeze to death when she was struggling on an alpine trek. The incident took place in January 2025 on 12,461-foot Grossglockner, with web cameras capturing the incident. Charges were announced on December 4. Per a report from local news…
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With 23,000 abandoned mines around Colorado, these 11 fatalities highlight hidden risks
According to the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (CDRMS), there are around 23,000 inactive and abandoned mines around Colorado. While this feature of the Centennial State’s landscape often goes unnoticed by backcountry travelers with the exception of long-decayed remnants of various shacks and structures, the tragic October death of Jennifer Nelson in southwest…
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Hiker dead after falling into abandoned mine shaft in Colorado backcountry
The body of 54-year-old Jennifer Nelson, of Ridgway, was found at the bottom of a deep and water-filled mine shaft along Red Mountain Pass on the morning of October 21, reports the Ouray County Plaindealer. Nelson had been reportedly missing the night before, discovered when dogs that had been with her were later found lingering…