10 Ways to Die on the Trail, and How Not To
Most hikers don’t get hurt because the mountains are dangerous — they get hurt because the mountains are honest. In this episode, we break down the 10 real reasons people get into trouble on the trail, using the US21 as our guide: Cactus to Clouds, Rim‑to‑Rim, Whitney, the Presidential Traverse, the Pemi Loop, and more.
No fear. No drama. Just clarity.
You’ll learn how falls actually happen, why heat and cold are the quiet killers, how people get lost even on “easy” trails, what altitude really does to your body, and how ego and drift turn small mistakes into big problems. Each danger comes…
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