Early spring in Northern Idaho brings warmer air on crisp bluebird days, but the long winter’s snowpack still needs a few ...

An embattled camp still faces lawsuits even after its license was revoked and the property was listed for sale. In February ...

It took Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel 3.5 hours and required seven rappels on steep terrain. "It was very stressful," said Lustenberger.

A man was discovered trapped on a steep mountain ledge after hikers heard his screams for help in Sedona, Arizona, deputies said. Hikers called 911 at about 9 p.m. Feb. 2 from the Thunder Mountain ...

In the field, every item needs to earn its place, and a wool blanket is one of the most versatile pieces of gear you’ll ever own. Emergency Stretcher. If someone gets hurt and c ...

Emergency shelter: Packing a tent, space blanket, tarp and bivy can help you be prepared if severe weather breaks out or your plan takes a turn. Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time ...

There's a lot to think about when going wild camping. Whether you're planning your first or 31st night under the stars, here's everything you need to ...

According to REI, Bivy shelters are low-rise tents that include mesh panels attached to the head opening, plus poles or hoops that lift fabric off your face. It's the same device that suffocated and ...

The large front door can be rolled up or set up as a canopy with a pair of trekking poles or bivvy poles to make a forward dining shelter too. The domed tent structure is a familiar design that is ...