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Rescue services in the Beskids have issued a warning about difficult trail conditions due to melting snow and ice, despite sunny weather attracting many hikers.

This article covers the increased frequency of avalanches in the French Alps and highlights the challenging work of mountain rescue teams responding to these incidents.

Two young men tragically died while on an expedition to Snowdon, prompting tributes from their family and friends.

A 74-year-old man has gone missing during a hiking trip in Velouchi, prompting an extensive search and rescue operation.

Two bodies were discovered in the Eryri mountain range in Wales during a search for two missing men aged 19 and 20.

A tragic incident occurred on Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner, where a climber perished due to poor decisions during an attempted ascent.

A skier died after falling on Aonach Mor, a 4,000ft mountain, with emergency services confirming no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

A French mountain climber collaborates with scientists to collect ice samples from glaciers, which are crucial for understanding and combating climate change.

A search operation is underway for a missing man in his 50s to 60s in Rauma, Norway, with rescue helicopters and drones deployed due to his prolonged absence from the trail.

The article discusses the challenges and responsibilities faced by mountain rescue workers in the Krkonoš Mountains during winter conditions, highlighting the common mistakes made by tourists.

A record number of deaths among skiers, climbers, and hikers in Italy has been attributed to avalanches triggered by unstable snow conditions, coinciding with the start of the Winter Olympics.

A father and son from Alsager, Thomas and Richard Parry, tragically died while attempting to hike Bidean nam Bian in Scotland, with their deaths ruled accidental by a coroner.

The Mountain Rescue Service in Czechia will begin utilizing electric vehicles to enhance efficiency in their daily operations.

An avalanche in the High Tatras of Slovakia has claimed the lives of two Hungarian hikers aged 37 and 38, as reported by the Slovak mountain rescue service.

Nearly 70 skiers were rescued after being stranded for hours due to a gondola malfunction at a New York ski mountain, with some trapped as high as 21 meters.

This article reflects on the five-year anniversary of Chilean climber Juan Pablo Mohr's death during an expedition, featuring insights from his cousin and a friend involved in the rescue.

Rescuers from the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) saved a foreign man who injured his leg after falling while hiking near Pašca.

After a minor traffic accident in the Faroe Islands, a driver fled the scene and climbed a mountain, eventually being persuaded to come down after an hour and a half.

A rescue helicopter successfully airlifted a hiker who sustained injuries from a fall in a mountain area in Australia.

The article discusses the effectiveness of AI in mountain rescue operations, highlighting successful examples and addressing the ethical and technological challenges of using AI for image analysis.

In 2025, the High Altitude Rescue Group engaged in 67 missions to help lost individuals in the mountains, marking a decline of 7.7% from the previous year due to effective prevention campaigns.

Emergency services were called to Pen y Fan after two incidents involving tourists exhibiting unacceptable behavior, including verbal abuse toward a Mountain Rescue volunteer.

The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) shared a heartfelt letter from an 11-year-old boy who was missing in Baranja, expressing gratitude after he was found safe in a forest.

The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) shared a heartfelt message from an 11-year-old boy who was missing for several hours before being found in a forest area after wandering away due to fear of a dog.

A three-member family with a toddler and a dog was rescued from Breitenberg in Pfronten after being stranded in freezing conditions and missing the last lift down the mountain.

In Zagreb, heavy snowfall has caused traffic issues across Croatia, with the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescuing a family amid the adverse weather conditions.

Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) were busy in northern Dalmatia due to severe weather conditions, conducting rescues and providing assistance to isolated residents.

A 45-year-old woman sustained serious injuries while tobogganing at Blomberg, suffering injuries to her cervical spine and shoulder, while her daughter remained unharmed.

The Mountain Rescue Service in the Ještěd Mountains has responded to a surge of 70 injuries in just one week, highlighting the dangers faced by outdoor enthusiasts during the winter season.

The tragic story of climber Toni Kurz, who died suspended just metres from rescuers after a simple but fatal error during his climb.

Members of the Mountain Rescue Service (GSS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina rescued four Croatian citizens from a van stuck in the snow on a mountain road in northern Herzegovina.

Rescue services in Bosnia and Herzegovina saved four Croatian citizens from a van stranded in snow on a mountain road in northern Herzegovina.

The Pyrenees region is experiencing a high avalanche risk, resulting in four fatalities this holiday season, with the latest victim found by mountain rescue teams.

The chief of the Mountain Rescue Service advises checking the weather and packing appropriately for a safe New Year's Eve celebration in the mountains.

Today, on December 30, there were terrifying moments on the Macugnaga cable car due to an incident at the mountain station leading to the Passo del Monte Moro, resulting in two injuries and around a hundred stranded passengers.

The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service successfully rescued a hunting dog that fell into a hole in a rock on Velebit after its owners called for assistance.