backcountry safety

Leon Sparks, 44, was trying to summit three mountains in one trek when he tumbled down Colorado’s El Diente Peak

A post making its way through social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.

There are simply too many variables that can’t be taken into account by a single individual. But the SPOT X has closed the safety margins between solo and group travel by an incredible amount.

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Running might not be the riskiest sport, but if you're not properly prepared, the backcountry can get dangerous fast.