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Travel News

We follow active tourism worldwide: emergencies and incidents, mountaineering and hiking, mountain weather and regulatory changes, news from national parks and rescue services.

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Date Story Country Region Label
Austrian Stubaital Glacier Race to be part of the World Trail Running Series Austria Alps —
Icy Wind and 1953: Montreal launches immersive expedition to Mount Everest Canada — —
The slopes of Gran Canaria are calling trail runners - the island is preparing the Entremontañas Paralelo 28 race Spain — Other
Benning Park in Minnesota closes almost all trails and campsites United States — Closures and restrictions
Exhausted on juhovýchodnej stene Jahňacieho štítu: rescue of climbers under Lamb's Peak Slovakia Tatras Safety and rescue
Melting ice in Norway's Jötunheimen: scientists assess risks for routes and rescuers Norway — —
Poor visibility disrupted the rescue helicopter's operations on Pico Ruivo Portugal — Safety and rescue
Snow on three-thousanders and closed trails - what awaits travelers in the Sierra Nevada Spain — —
Volcanic ash volcán Puracé forces flight adjustments to Popayán Colombia — —
A turbulent weekend in the mountains of Granada - rescuers carried out seven operations in the Sierra Nevada and surrounding areas Spain — Safety and rescue
After 41 degrees of heat, a storm with winds of up to 100 km/h is approaching the Pantanal gate Brazil — Safety and rescue
In the mountains of Belluno, a return on foot from a motorcycle ended in tragedy on the slope Italy Alps Safety and rescue
Night rescue operation near the coast Lanzarote Spain — Other
Showers and thunderstorms in Madeira - forecasters have declared a yellow danger level Portugal — Safety and rescue
The entrance to the Chichen Itza archaeological complex went under water Mexico — Access and rules
The fire has been extinguished on the slopes of the volcano Gunung Arjuno-Welirang, but the trails are not yet open Indonesia — Closures and restrictions
They want to make travelers pay for carelessness in the mountains Mallorca Spain — —
Two new primate species identified in the Amazon - but they are already endangered Brazil — —
Winter traps on autumn slopes - rescuers warn climbers in Nordalpen Austria Austrian Alps Safety and rescue
Ash cloud from Popocatépetl is moving towards areas Ciudad de México Mexico — Safety and rescue
Avalanche on the route to Kedartal: rescuers fight their way through the rubble India — Safety and rescue
Avalanche on the way to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand blocks a group of tourists India — Safety and rescue
Clouds over Colombia's Purase volcano hid a possible ash emission Colombia — Safety and rescue
Coastline Madeira prepares for severe storms and ocean waves Portugal — —
Fall into gorge in eastern Crete alarmed rescuers in Ierapetra Greece — Safety and rescue
The Popocatépetl volcano has become more active: why the capital of Mexico was warned about ash Mexico — Safety and rescue
The weather on Tenerife has subsided, but key routes on Teide remain closed Spain — Closures and restrictions
A 500-year-old lava arch suddenly disappeared into the ocean waves on the coast of Hawaii United States — Closures and restrictions
A night in the open air in the mountains 八ヶ岳連峰 - rescuers carried two exhausted tourists on their backs Japan — —
A two-meter bear blocked a tourist on a mountain trail at 北海道 Japan — Safety and rescue
Accident on the way to Everest: two helicopters collided on a high-altitude site Nepal Everest Safety and rescue
Automated drones are changing the work of rescuers in the Polish mountains Poland — —
Fatal swim near Essaouira: tourist dies on Moroccan coast Marocco — —
Fatal winter storm mont Blanc that forced rescuers to reconsider their work France French Alps Safety and rescue
From day to dark: rescuers are trained in complex searches in the Os Ancares mountains Spain — Safety and rescue
From deserts to northern lakes - where strict seasonal bans apply in US parks United States — —
In Uttarakhand, India, high-altitude routes were closed due to snowdrifts India — Closures and restrictions
On the slopes of горі Фудзі, helicopter rescue will be made available for a fee in the off-season Japan — Permits and fees
Operation in viscous soil near Hansen Dam – rescuers freed an immobilized horse United States — Other
Rescue operation near Rottach-Egern - call to injured tourist in the mountains Germany Alps Safety and rescue
Snowstorm near the Badimalika shrine in Nepal: one of the tourists could not be saved Nepal — Safety and rescue
Sudden attack on the route near Pen-y-Fan: rescuers went to help the tourist United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Trails deep into Grand Canyon National Park reopened to pedestrians United States — Access and rules
14 hours in a snow trap: rescue on the Hochkönig slope in Austria Austria Austrian Alps Safety and rescue
A court ruling in Sicily suddenly blocks the hunting season Italy — —
Abnormal surf near Paracas: sea tours to the islands had to be stopped Peru — —
Bad weather cut off travelers on a mountain trail in the Monti Lattari massif Italy — Safety and rescue
Coastal water rescue B.C.: teenager notices fire during his holiday Canada — Safety and rescue
Deadly rafting in Cajón del Maipo - details of the rescue of a nine-year-old child Chile — Safety and rescue
Football field or meadow - how rescuers choose temporary sites Australia — —
Landslide near Machu Picchu: Highway cleared quickly, but railway damaged Peru — Access and rules
Popular US waterfall routes are switching to winter mode United States — —
Record flooding in Verde Valley - roads closed and park trails flooded United States — Closures and restrictions
Sudden bad weather stopped two hikers on a mountain trail near Corbara Italy — Safety and rescue
The Levada do Furada route on Madeira News is temporarily closed for walking Portugal — Closures and restrictions
Volcán de Fuego in Guatemala caused a red alert to be declared Guatemala — Safety and rescue
A blizzard cut off a group of hikers near the high-altitude lake Shei Phoksundo in Nepal Nepal — Safety and rescue
Evening filming near Hoei Crater on the slopes of Fuji ended with a night search Japan — —
Fall into deep cenote in Mexico - man had to be pulled up with ropes Mexico — —
Pickup truck found itself in the waters Kootenay Lake: three eyewitnesses rushed to the woman's rescue Canada — Safety and rescue
Severe flooding in Galápagos cuts off roads and causes casualties Ecuador — Safety and rescue
The hills near Verona were covered in snow, and a large-scale accident occurred on the highway Italy — Safety and rescue
Twilight Trap in Slovenský raj - rescuing tourists from the Kysil via ferrata Slovakia — Safety and rescue
A night-time helicopter search for pic du Midi d'Ossau ended with an unexpected encounter near a parking lot France — Safety and rescue
A still light on the slope: a tourist was found in the mountains Gran Canaria Spain — Safety and rescue
Dangerous rocks above popular trails are being cleared in the mountains of South Korea South Korea — Safety and rescue
Difficult evacuation in the mountains Cévennes: aircraft were needed to reach the victim France — Safety and rescue
Fall from a cliff near Trentino: climber was urgently evacuated by helicopter Italy Alps Safety and rescue
In the forests of the Pollino massif, a chestnut picker came to the light of life-saving beacons Italy — Safety and rescue
In Torres del Paine, the circular route around the massif has been closed until the end of October Chile — Closures and restrictions
Kayakers on the Budhi Gandaki river in Nepal rushed to save a dog cut off by the water Nepal — Other
Lost during descent from Svinica: night rescue operation in Tatier Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Night evacuation near Nederlanda: helicopter incident complicates tourist rescue United States — Safety and rescue
Snow and slippery rocks near Cypress Mountain: Hikers trapped Canada — Safety and rescue
Snowfall in Badimalika district in Nepal - rescuers search for missing person Nepal — —
The bridge to the Devil's Throat at Iguazu Falls welcomes tourists again Brazil — Access and rules
Winter storms and the first ice in the high regions of the Alps Germany Alps —
Fire destroys popular hotel on route to Mount Everest during snowstorm Nepal Everest Safety and rescue
Hovering over rocks: a complex air evacuation was carried out in the mountains near Bariloche Argentina — —
In Bhutan's Gasa region, a glacial lake burst destroyed a resort and cut off a road Bhutan — Closures and restrictions
Injury on a rock ledge: rescue of a climber under Lomnický Shtít Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Rapid search in Hyogo mountains - police use tracking app Japan — Safety and rescue
Two weeks of searching for Likya Yolu - rescuers find missing German tourist Turkey — —
A scenic mountain trail in Dolomiti resulted in dozens of rescue calls Italy Dolomites Safety and rescue
Breakdown in a river near Valldemossa - rescuers reach injured tourists in Mallorca Spain — —
Danger on the Chobe River River: In the Zambezi region region, a predator attack claimed the life of a fisherman Namibia — Safety and rescue
Large-scale fires on the slopes of Java volcanoes have led to the closure of tourist trails Indonesia — Closures and restrictions
Night without a lantern on the via ferrata: rescuers in the Dolomites managed to get there before the weather worsened Italy Dolomites Safety and rescue
Rocky Mountain blizzard: Two missing students found dead United States — —
Tent buried in the Himalayas: Rescuers search for missing group of climbers India — Safety and rescue
We made it before the clouds arrived: a tourist with severe hypothermia was rescued on the Gran Sasso massif Italy — Safety and rescue
Why the most spectacular trail gorges du Verdon has remained closed for years France Alps —
Difficult road to Foxap farm: mountain rescuers led medics across an emergency bridge United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Elusive group near Steiged Pass: smartphone emergency signals alerted rescuers twice United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Hundreds of travelers trapped in forest fire zone in central Israel Israel — Safety and rescue
Nepal suspends mountain pass issuance due to storm and avalanche threat Nepal Annapurna Closures and restrictions
Night oxygen delivery and helicopter evacuation: slope rescue Ama Dablam Nepal — Safety and rescue
Rogers Pass in Canada opens winter season with new access rules Canada — Access and rules
The descent from Velky Hocha ended with evacuation through the Yastrablya Valley Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Tragedy on Mount Snowdon: Police error delayed rescuers' arrival United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Tragic hike on monte Ponoig: missing police officer found near summit Spain — Safety and rescue
Avalanche danger level declared in Polish Tatra Mountains despite system failure Poland — —
In North Yorkshire, a spaniel fell into a 9-meter cave crack during a storm United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Mistake on a snowy trail near Vancouver: how one short call saved a hiker Canada — Safety and rescue
Popular gorge in Oak Creek Canyon to remain closed until 2027 United States — Closures and restrictions
Rockfall on Cervin: a group of climbers were caught in a rockfall Switzerland Alps —
The Bahía Lapataia Reserve will accept private megayachts with helicopters Argentina — Access and rules
Bad step on the trail to Montallegro near Rapallo - tourist taken away by helicopter Italy — Safety and rescue
First avalanche of the season in the High Tatras: a hike along the couloir ended with a fall from the rocks Slovakia Tatras Safety and rescue
Four-legged rescuers passed a difficult test in the Malá Fatra mountains Slovakia — Other
Helicopter rescue in the Sierra Buttes cliffs of California United States — Safety and rescue
Rockfall in Provo Canyon blocks popular trail to waterfall United States — —
Rocks, descents and stretchers: the strongest mountain rescuers have been identified in the Dolomites Italy Alps Other
Some trails reopened in Grand Canyon after devastating flood United States — —
Special equipment under an eight-meter layer of mud: how rescuers searched for the missing in Nepal Nepal — Safety and rescue
Two night operations near Horstale Falls: rescuers pulled four tourists from the rocks United States — Safety and rescue
A Ukrainian without a flashlight did not take any risks Slovakia — Safety and rescue
At the foot of Snowdon, the royal family supported mountain rescuers United Kingdom — —
Bus gets stuck in snow on way to Lake Kari: 49 passengers evacuated Armenia — Safety and rescue
Collision on mountain road near Barcelone: bus plunges into 20-meter ravine Spain — Safety and rescue
In the Kwaczyanska Valley, a Polish tourist injured his shoulder while running away from a bear Slovakia Tatras Safety and rescue
Sea swimming in Semarang ended with the death of an athlete two hundred meters before the finish line Indonesia — Safety and rescue
Signal from tracker on Sierra Buttes: three tourists were filmed by helicopter from the rocks in California United States — Safety and rescue
An SOS emergency signal near Scafell Pike raised three mountain rescue teams United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
British woman dies in Bahamas while rescuing her sons at sea Bahamas — Safety and rescue
Carlisle weather cancels carnival and creates problem for mountain rescuers United Kingdom — Other
In Calgary, rescuers lifted a worker after falling into a nine-meter deep manhole Canada — Safety and rescue
Missing 27-year-old tourist found in Slovak Paradise Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Night search during a storm in the Lake District: rescuers spotted a flashlight in the snow United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Rescuers pull four hikers from closed trail in Columbia River Canyon United States — Safety and rescue
Chasing a wild animal led a dog into a rock trap on Table Mountain South Africa — Safety and rescue
Collapse near the summit of a seven-thousander - two climbers searched for in the Nepalese Himalayas Nepal — Safety and rescue
In a tracksuit to the icy peak: a dramatic rescue operation was launched on Mount Shasta United States — Safety and rescue
In Indonesia, a female orangutan and her baby were evacuated from the Borneo forest fire zone Indonesia — Other
Parks Canada closes dog rescue service in Banff National Park Canada — Safety and rescue
Powerful earthquake in the mountains Tibet Autonomous Region led to mass evacuations China — Safety and rescue
Rescuers evacuated an injured tourist from the Tesna Rizna gorge in Malá Fatra Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Snow and ice in the Rocky Mountains have halted traffic on a major highway United States Rocky Mountains Closures and restrictions
The finale of the story about the death of skiers in an avalanche Austria Alps Safety and rescue
Under pic de l’Étendard in Alpes françaises three skiers were caught in an avalanche France French Alps Safety and rescue
Up to 30 cm of snow fell in the Alps, the weather is getting worse Austria Alps Other
Boulder County announces temporary closure of hiking trails United States — Closures and restrictions
Crawling down the slope: how an injured tourist in White Mountains made his way to help United States — —
Rescuers evacuate seven people in eastern Kazakhstan due to snowfall Kazakhstan — Other
Search for missing diver in Komodo waters called off after shipwreck Indonesia — Safety and rescue
South Korea's Muju County closes 39.5 km of mountain trails due to fire risk South Korea — Other
TOPR rescuers summed up the results of operations in the Tatra Mountains from October 16 to 20 Poland — Safety and rescue
A 73-year-old tourist from the Czech Republic was found dead in the Low Tatras Slovakia — Other
All mountain routes in Central Java closed due to forest fires Indonesia — Closures and restrictions
In the High Tatras, rescuers evacuated a Polish tourist from a via ferrata under Priječny Saddle Slovakia — Other
In the High Tatras, rescuers helped an injured tourist on Hrebinka Slovakia Tatras Safety and rescue
Rescue on the trail near Playa Muñoz ended with a report for the tourist Argentina — Safety and rescue
Rescue vessel tows stranded fishing trawler to Dalvik Iceland — Other
They are looking for an Icelander who fell through the ground 2 years ago Iceland — Other
152 climbers brought down from a burning mountain in Java Indonesia — Safety and rescue
A Tatra hut drone sees Rysy in six minutes Slovakia — Safety and rescue
In India, a schoolboy developed the “Slope Sentinel AI” system to block roads during landslides India — Safety and rescue
Beluga from Canada’s Marineland dies at SeaWorld San Diego United States — Other
Fatal fall on the descent from Prostredný hrot Slovakia — Safety and rescue
German teenagers nearly froze outside a closed hut in the Dolomites Italy — Safety and rescue
Hiker stranded on Jahňací štít’s north face Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Landslide warning issued for northwest Iceland Iceland — Safety and rescue
Slovak mountain rescuers participated in the ICAR World Congress in Innsbruck Austria — Other
Arjuno trails closed in East Java Indonesia — Closures and restrictions
Austria sets a record for huts with an environmental seal Austria — Other
Hiker dies after fall in the Western Tatras Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Knee injury near the Plesnivets hut Slovakia — Other
Lake District rescues are no longer just for climbers United Kingdom — Safety and rescue
Portillo had closed — an avalanche still caught seven at the lake Chile — Safety and rescue
Solisko: the last ride had already gone Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Alps: the snow melted — but not for long Austria — Other
Reykjavík rescue conference opens with Ukraine’s 112 Iceland — Other
How do you find a mushroom picker in Lombardy? Italy — Safety and rescue
Night call to the hut under Chleb Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Tatras: a week without deaths — and a Ukrainian on Orla Perć Slovakia — Safety and rescue
An orange storm is heading for Iceland Iceland — Safety and rescue
Diving boat capsizes in Komodo National Park: search for instructor continues Indonesia — Safety and rescue
Go to Annapurna (with a Manaslu permit) Nepal — Access and rules
Thermal drone and radio direction-finding for hikers Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Banff closes Johnston Canyon until December Canada — Closures and restrictions
In Mount Rainier National Park, the road to Sunrise was closed to private vehicles due to fires United States — Other
Katahdin is closed for winter — and with it the A.T. finish United States — Closures and restrictions
Norway: hut and trail closures for wild reindeer Norway — Access and rules
Rockfall in the Grand Canyon (Bright Angel) United States — Closures and restrictions
Snow shuts Trail Ridge Road United States — Closures and restrictions
Yosemite open as Dome Fire hits 86% United States — Closures and restrictions
Amalfi: rescue from thick brambles Italy — Safety and rescue
Ararat: rockfall near the 4,200 m camp Turkey — Safety and rescue
Austria mountain huts - 2026 season review Austria — Other
Dead hiker in the mountains near Lake Como Switzerland — Safety and rescue
Korea: autumn peak in mountain rescues South Korea — Safety and rescue
Manaslu: flood closes Chum Valley trek Nepal — Closures and restrictions
Over 13 rescues in the Pyrenees in one weekend Spain — Safety and rescue
PGHM Annecy: AI will not replace an IGN map France — Safety and rescue
Pinned to the rock by a rope Italy — Safety and rescue
Pyrenees: 15 rescues over Pilar weekend Spain — Safety and rescue
Lost in Roccamandolfi Italy — Safety and rescue
Near the Ayus lakes, a helicopter evacuated a tourist after spending the night in a mountain shelter France — Other
Night rescue on the slopes of Mount Amaro: travelers were taken down from a height of 2,600 meters Italy — Safety and rescue
Sardinia: nearly a day under collapse Italy — Safety and rescue
Aragonese Pyrenees: 11 rescues in one week Spain — Safety and rescue
Evacuations in the Slovak Tatras Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Lost in New Mexico United States — Safety and rescue
Rescuers teach mushroom pickers to avoid rubber boots Italy — Other
Accidents in the Tatras and Slovenský raj Slovakia — Safety and rescue
Olympus: body of Israeli hiker found Greece — Safety and rescue
Snowfall approaching in the Alps Austria — Other
Two dead in Polish Tatras on hard snow Slovakia — Safety and rescue
France: PGHM opposes paid mountain rescue France — Other
Small businesses on the Lycian Way received over 248 thousand euros in grants from the EU Turkey — Other
Chinese trekker dies returning from Nepal's Gokyo Lakes Nepal — Safety and rescue
Iceland: hours without a rescue helicopter Iceland — Safety and rescue
Kilauea trails closed after summit quakes United States — Closures and restrictions
Annapurna Circuit and ABC reopen Nepal — Access and rules
Kilimanjaro fires close Rongai climbing route Tanzania — Closures and restrictions
Nepal: Annapurna, Manaslu and 15 deaths on Himlung Nepal — Safety and rescue
Rockfall at Tofana di Dentro, Dolomites Italy — Closures and restrictions
Ararat: waiting out a blizzard at 4,200 m Turkey — Safety and rescue
Evacuation on the Path of the Gods Italy — Safety and rescue
Kīlauea volcano eruption in Hawaii United States — Closures and restrictions
Surviving a night on Monte Perdido Spain — Safety and rescue
Utah: fall from Red Hollow near Cedar City United States — Safety and rescue
13 hours faster than previous record - race through Bolivia's Uyuni salt flats Bolivia — Other
Bad weather turns Annapurna trekkers back at Manang Nepal — Closures and restrictions
Patagonia: freerider Juliette Willmann killed Chile — Safety and rescue
Yosemite Dome Fire closes Glacier Point Road and southern trails United States — Closures and restrictions
Himlung avalanche: four dead, twelve still missing Nepal — Safety and rescue
Mountain rescuers from France, Italy and Switzerland coordinate joint operations near Mont Blanc Italy — Other
Naked Creek - a body on the Appalachian Trail United States — Safety and rescue
Four deaths on Manaslu so far this autumn season Nepal — Safety and rescue
Iceland: RNLI and ICE-SAR crew exchange Iceland — Other
DAV huts are shutting the summer season Austria — Closures and restrictions
Dolomites: Tre Cime rescues and two fatal falls Italy — Safety and rescue
Grand Canyon trail reopened against staff warnings United States — Safety and rescue
Avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge: 17 dead Russia — Safety and rescue
Manaslu: bridges washed out, expeditions fly in Nepal — Closures and restrictions
Indonesia closes 9 parks and Ijen crater to hikers Indonesia — Closures and restrictions
Science centre "Observatory" opens on Pip Ivan Україна — Other
Climbers' urine melts glacier near Everest Base Camp Nepal — Other
Alps glaciers face record melt after Himalayan disaster Italy — Safety and rescue
Flash flood closes Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon United States — Safety and rescue
Catastrophic floods in Nepal Nepal — Safety and rescue
Black bears and a dead horse United States — Closures and restrictions
Rockfall in Zion closes the road to The Narrows United States — Closures and restrictions
Mont Blanc — rockfalls after heatwaves France — Safety and rescue
Climber remains found in the mountains Switzerland — Other
From India to Everest without a front wheel Nepal — Other
Peru closes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Peru — Closures and restrictions
Fall beats summer, and Gen Z books the legend, not the view United States — Other
Lightning, not lava, killed a tourist on Etna Italy — Safety and rescue
12 August total solar eclipse: Iceland, Spain, Greenland Iceland — Other
Mont Blanc climbers denied a free rescue helicopter France — Access and rules
Galicia bans a former drug baron’s “narcotour” Spain — Other
Mount Rainier: Sunrise and White River closed for Grand Park 2 Fire United States — Closures and restrictions
Matterhorn: guided climbs suspended after Italian-side rockfall Switzerland — Closures and restrictions
Sherpa Phur Galjen completes all 14 eight-thousanders — Ukrainian on the team Pakistan — Other
Avalanche on Broad Peak kills ten climbers Pakistan — Safety and rescue
Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche Pakistan — Safety and rescue
Silent festival at Everest Base Camp: headphones at 5,364 m Nepal — Other
Water level in Fish River: opening of popular hiking trail postponed again Namibia — —
Аccess through the Tibetan side of the Himalayas Nepal — Access and rules
Applications for autumn mountaineering permits Nepal — Permits and fees
Snakes at “Everest’s doorstep”: what Sotang means for trekkers Nepal — Safety and rescue
Sherpa found alive after 6 days on Everest Nepal — Safety and rescue
Hemsedal: avalanche kills Guro Jordheim Norway — Safety and rescue
Greece prepares fees for reckless mountain rescues Greece — Other
Five days in a snow trap at an altitude of 5700 meters - the rescue of a tourist in Nepal Nepal — Safety and rescue
Little dog survives in Yellowstone United States — Other
Mount Fuji may charge for rescues outside climbing season Japan — Other

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