Authorities say the mountain sees about a dozen rescues and one fatality per year, with slip-and-falls in steep gullies being a common danger.
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Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
Her mother, Marlene LaMar, who had helped organize hundreds of volunteers for years to search through fields and gullies after Sierra vanished in 2012, said Saturday she was too devastated to speak about the ruling.
One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
You’ll hike Zion’s canyons with an Indigenous guide while gaining insight into today’s challenges.
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The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
That’s due in large part to its natural beauty—towering mountains, spectacular canyons, and rushing waters inspire hiking, biking, fly-fishing and a number of other outdoor pursuits.
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Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.
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CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.
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