“One mistake people make is thinking nothing can go wrong.” – Missing for two days in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana
“Maybe you have a slight obsession like myself reading the NYS DEC ranger reports (something I really do not want to be a member of) in order to learn from other’s misfortunes. Reading through the SmokeyMountains.com Safe & Found article and studies is highly informative and should be reviewed by new hikers and experienced folks alike.” – NY Wilds
Millions of people go hiking in the National Parks, forests, and wilderness areas of the US and Canada every year. And while most come back with happy memories and photos of the beautiful scenery, others return home with stories of survival. We analyzed over 100 news reports to discover […]
April 16, 2019