Two tragic deaths in Phoenix are not what they seem.
The deaths of 31 year old Angela Tramonte in July 2021 and 10 year old Cortinez Logan Jr. in July…
Safer trails AND open trails
The argument that supporters of trail closures frequently make is that you cannot keep trails open AND reduce rescues, because…
Public Records Request
“What gets measured, gets managed” – this saying applies to rescues on the trails too. But even though things gets…
2024 Rescue Data Available
Now that the 2024 City of Phoenix rescue data is complete and publicly available, the final number of mountain rescues…
If the Grand Canyon can keep the trails open, Phoenix can too!
The Grand Canyon National Park, one of Arizona’s busiest trail systems will never close its main hiking arteries, Bright Angel…
Media sensationalises heat issue – and twists the facts.
In a world where clickbait rules, articles often take extreme liberties with the truth. Look for example at an article…
Valley growth comes at a cost – but who pays it?
Anyone who has driven around the valley knows it. The valley has grown rapidly ! According to the United Nations…
Five risks you can mitigate when hiking in hot weather (like the desert)
With adequate preparation and the use of common sense, you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a statistic in the…
Use your ice bandana to stay cool!
With the days getting longer again and only ONE day left in the year, let’s talk about something cool. No,…