Mountain rescue teams in Wales report a huge surge in call-outs, urging visitors to be better prepared for harsh conditions. Yr Wyddfa: Rescuers Strained as Visitors Treat Mountain like a Beach Mountain rescuers in Wales face huge demand. Llanberis team call-outs rose 62% this year. 2025 started as their busiest time ever, prompting them to…
Walkers in Eryri (Snowdonia) are tackling deadly peaks in inappropriate footwear, raising concerns about visitor preparedness. Eryri Walkers on Deadly Peaks Don Fashion Shoes Like a Shopping Trip Last year, mountain rescues almost broke records. Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains saw many incidents. 2025 started poorly. Experts worry about visitor ignorance, and a BBC survey supports their…
Russ Johnston, Essex tattoo shop owner and father, died suddenly after a hiking trip. He was only 40 years old. Essex Tattoo Artist Russ Johnston Dies After Hiking Trip at Age 40 Russ Johnston died suddenly at age 40. He was a loving dad to three children and enjoyed the outdoors very much. His sister,…
A devoted father dies unexpectedly after a hiking trip. His family knew something was wrong when he didn’t return home. Father Dies Suddenly After Hiking Trip Family Knew Something Wrong A woman is grieving for her brother. Russ Johnston died unexpectedly. He was 40 years old. Russ loved hiking and was a devoted father to…