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Solo hiking may be exhilarating to some, but it comes with risks. Here are some tips for remaining safe while hiking alone.

or hiking canyons, your cell phone won’t help you. But a satellite communications device or satellite phone will. Satellite devices and satellite-enabled smartphones may work worldwide ...

And though Apple’s new operating system will add hiking trails only in national parks to its fleet of maps, many of these satellite-based devices include native maps, route tracking, and weather ...

Satellite device-related rescues are becoming increasingly ... But experts recommend other safeguards against tragedy while hiking: If you think you’re getting lost, experts say it’s best ...

Tall buildings and trees can interfere and prevent the phone and satellite from connecting, so avoid standing under them if possible. Hold your phone as normal and let the device direct you which ...

The Garmin company, which makes InReach satellite devices, has released its annual report on how people got into trouble over the past 12 months. While most incidents occurred in the United States ...

My beautiful high desert location is famed for hiking when the days warm up and ... For serious hikers, a GPS device is a must-have, especially when exploring less-trod trails and documenting ...