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A firefighter on a temple pilgrimage witnessed a climber fall 2 meters at South Korea's Seoraksan summit and coordinated a helicopter rescue using only arm sleeves for bandages. The 60-year-old victim survived brain injury thanks to quick thinking 600 meters above the landing zone.
When Craig Berg fell into a swamp on Michigan's most isolated island, he spent 11 days surviving on freeze-dried food and dirty water before kayakers spotted him. His rescue became a testament to the power of perseverance, community support, and never giving up hope.
A Connecticut hiker dislocated his shoulder on a wet granite slab but popped it back into place himself and kept climbing. Kurt Siuzdak's preparation and determination got him to the summit of Mount Washington safely.
In 1955, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to solo-hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one season—at age 67, with no tent, no boots, and a homemade sack over her shoulder. She told her eleven children she was just going for a walk.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91, finishing the 2,190-mile journey after 359 days, 71 falls, and one hospitalization. His secret to success? Doughnuts, determination, and trail angels bringing caramel frappes.
The Jane Goodall Institute invites Americans to honor the legendary conservationist's legacy with a nationwide hiking event this October. Whether you hike a mountain trail or walk around your neighborhood, everyone can participate in this hope-filled memorial.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at age 91. Even better, he broke his own record from 2017.
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After 359 days, 71 falls, and one hospitalization, 91-year-old Dale Sanders just became the oldest person ever to hike all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail. He reclaimed a record he first set at age 82, beating his friend who took the title in 2021.
A 58-year-old man who vanished in Costa Rica's highest mountains emerged alive after four cold nights, thanks to 45 rescuers who refused to give up. The successful rescue shows how determination and teamwork can overcome even the toughest terrain.
A woman who shattered her ankle on one of Western Australia's toughest trails got to thank the team who winched her off a mountain in record time. Her rescue marked a huge milestone for the state's emergency helicopter service.
When a hiker fell and injured her arm near the peak of Mount Siyeh, a skilled rescue team lifted both women to safety from one of Glacier National Park's most dangerous spots. The successful rescue shows how quickly help can arrive even in remote mountain terrain.
Volunteers and forest service staff just completed a three-day workshop improving some of the region's most beloved trails. The collaboration brings new life to outdoor spaces that thousands of hikers enjoy each year.