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August 24, 2022
Hiker who disappeared in flash flooding at Zion National Park is found dead
The body of a hiker who vanished during a flash flood in Utah’s Zion National Park last week was found Monday, officials said Tuesday. Jetal Agnihotri was among multiple hikers who were swept off their feet by flash flooding reported around 2:15 p.m. Friday — about 45 minutes after the National Weather...
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August 23, 2022
Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors
Wildfires are becoming more intense across the country, and so is the smoke they create. Here's what you need to know about wildfire smoke if you are headed outside. REI
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August 22, 2022
Mount Kilimanjaro climbers can share slope selfies in real-time thanks to new Wi-Fi
High-speed internet service has made it to Mount Kilimanjaro, meaning climbers can now use their phones to help with navigation and post on social media as they ascend Africa's tallest mountain. The state-owned Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation installed the broadband network last week at an altitude of 12,200 feet and aims to...
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August 21, 2022
Hiker missing after flash flood at Utah’s Zion National Park
Rescuers continued searching over the weekend for a woman who went missing Friday amid a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah that also swept a group of hikers off their feet. The National Park Service identified the missing visitor as Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson, Arizona. She failed to...
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August 16, 2022
A Rock Climber Is Lucky to Be Alive After Falling 80 Feet on Half Dome
A 21-year-old rock climber from New Zealand is recovering from a terrifying 80-foot fall on Yosemite’s Half Dome. Anna Parsons was climbing the classic route Snake Dike on August 1 when she slipped and fell down the rock face. She broke nearly every major bone in her body, including her spine and pelvis. The...
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August 14, 2022
‘Ultramarathon man’ Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race
Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him. Karnazes was running Headlands 150-mile Endurance Run, a race held in Sausalito, Cali. Canadian Running Magazine
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August 10, 2022
Why National Parks Keep Flooding This Summer
According to NASA, scientists have been predicting for years that climate change would increase extreme rainfall events, with once-rare weather becoming more frequent as the atmosphere heats up. Warmer air temperatures increase evaporation and are physically able to hold more water vapor than cooler temps, meaning that the severity of...
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August 9, 2022
Climate Change is Disrupting Climbing in the Alps
Numerous countries have seen record-breaking temperatures, causing numerous disruptions to life across the continent, especially to mountain climbing in the ALPS. The warming of the upper slopes of peaks like the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau makes this incredibly unsafe. With the snow and ice gone, the mountain is more prone...
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August 4, 2022
Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers
Amid chaotic weather and resulting surface conditions on high peaks all over Europe, one French Mayor takes a stand for his constituent taxpayers. In an Aug. 3 statement, Mayor Jean-Marc Peillex announced plans to levy a €15,000 ($15,341) deposit to climb Mont Blanc (15,771 feet) via the popular Goûter route....
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August 3, 2022
Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail
The park plans to fine and imprison anyone caught visiting Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Anyone who goes near the tree or the closed area around it faces a $5,000 fine and 6 months in jail. Gear Junkie
