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Two Utah hikers, an aunt and niece, killed in random killing spree; suspect in custody
us-news1 month ago

Two Utah hikers, an aunt and niece, killed in random killing spree; suspect in custody

An aunt (Linda Dewey, 65) and her niece (Natalie Graves, 34) were murdered while hiking at the Cockscomb Trailhead in Kane County, Utah, during a random killing spree led by Ivan Miller; the spree began with the shooting of 86-year-old Margaret Oldroyd in Lyman, Utah, and Miller was later captured in Colorado after a multi-state manhunt, facing aggravated murder and multiple charges; their families mourn and plan to honor the victims at the trailhead.

Five new hiking routes set to reshape 2026 adventures
travel1 month ago

Five new hiking routes set to reshape 2026 adventures

The BBC highlights five new hiking trails opening in 2026—Slovenia's Pohorje-Kozjak, Canada's Rocky to Nordegg Rail Trail, England's King Charles III England Coast Path, Mallorca's East Mallorca GR-226, and South Korea's Dongseo Trail—spanning 174km to 2,700+ miles with multi-day durations, showcasing a surge in off-the-beaten-path trekking that links nature with local culture.

Multiple Hikers Hospitalized After Grizzly Bear Attacks in Canada
world5 months ago

Multiple Hikers Hospitalized After Grizzly Bear Attacks in Canada

Two hikers in British Columbia, Canada, were hospitalized after an encounter with a grizzly bear and her two cubs on a trail. The bear's actions were deemed defensive, and no action was taken against the bears. The trail remains closed, and authorities advise hikers to stay alert, make noise, travel in groups, and carry bear spray to prevent such incidents.

Rescue Underway for Hundreds Trapped on Mount Everest Amid Blizzard
world6 months ago

Rescue Underway for Hundreds Trapped on Mount Everest Amid Blizzard

A group of experienced hikers, including Geshuang Chen, was caught in a severe blizzard on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, leading to a rescue operation involving local Tibetan villagers after they were buried under a metre of snow. The storm, which worsened unexpectedly, forced the group to turn back and prompted a large-scale rescue effort as hundreds of locals joined to assist stranded hikers. Chen managed to escape and is now returning to Lhasa, highlighting the extreme and unusual weather conditions this year.