Tagged: safety

Half of the “rescued in the backcountry” stories you read involve someone hiking in October who got winter weather. The five signals to read.

After ten Mojave winters and one bad scare in Anza-Borrego, here are the only three water rules our team enforces in the desert.

Covid precautions to take while camping, from staying close to home and masks to six-foot spacing, food handling and hygiene, so your trip stays low risk.

Is it safe to use a fire pit under a canopy in the rain? Learn about fabric, ventilation, ceiling height, fuel type and distance rules before you light up.

Will a whistle scare a bear? Not really. Here is what works in bear country, from bear spray to making noise, plus what to do in a black or grizzly encounter.

Plan for safe hiking in winter with 14 practical tips on route planning, layers, traction, navigation, emergency gear and knowing when to turn back.