Hiking

The Pacific Crest Trail Association warns that hikers must stay alert as bear sightings increase — even outside of the normal ‘bear country.’

Gossamer Gear aims the new Type II pack line to continue the brand’s ethos of light and fast, but adds versatility.

A good plan and a flashlight may have saved a Colorado hiker from a risky night alone in the mountains.

When a lone hiker became stuck in the mud under a West Virginia bridge, it took a “vertical rescue team” to safely retrieve him.