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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Wild Shore Delamere closes in search for missing Rachel Booth
An outdoor activity centre has temporarily closed as police search for a woman reported missing near the Booth, aged 38, was last seen at about 03:50 BST on Saturday at Sandiway Garage on the A556 in Northwich, Cheshire Police James Wilson said officers were "becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare".Wild Shore Delamere, which offers outdoor activities at its lake, said it had shut "due to ongoing police investigations in the surrounding area". In a social media post, it said: "The incident is unrelated to Wild Shore - however we wish to help as much as possible - so we will be closing the site until further notice." Ms Booth is described as being 5ft 9in (1.75m), slim and with blonde hair. She is believed to have been wearing black leggings and a black Wilson appealed for anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact officers. "We would also like to appeal directly to Rachel to get in touch to let us know you are OK," he added. Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
South China Morning Post
02-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Family of Hong Kong teenager who died on Sichuan peak arrive in province
Sichuan authorities are assisting the family of a 16-year-old Hongkonger who died while climbing a snow-covered mountain in the province. The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area Administration confirmed on Wednesday that the victim was 16 years old and told the Post that his family had arrived in the provincial capital Chengdu, with staff assisting them. Hong Kong's Immigration Department said on Tuesday it was taking follow-up action through the city's Economic and Trade Office in Chengdu, but did not provide details of the victim or the incident. The teenager was reportedly on a slope on the 5,276-metre (17,310-foot) Second Peak when he slid and went missing on Monday morning. He was believed to be suffering from leg fatigue at the time, and his body was later recovered by rescuers in the afternoon, according to local authorities and media. An official bulletin from the administration circulating online earlier said that the victim was a Hong Kong resident living in Guangdong province, whose parents had registered him for an outdoor activity organised by a travel agency on Saturday.
South China Morning Post
01-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong teen dies on 5,276-metre peak in Sichuan province
Hong Kong's Immigration Department is assisting the family of a 16-year-old resident who reportedly died while climbing a snow-covered mountain in Sichuan province in mainland China. Advertisement An image circulating online believed to show an official bulletin from the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area Administration said the victim was a Hong Kong resident living in Shenzhen in Guangdong province. His parents registered him on Saturday for an outdoor activity organised by a travel agency and provided a letter of authorisation. A video clip circulating online appears to show the victim on the slope while other climbers looked on. Photo: Weibo / 困困小羊羔- Registration was completed the following day at the Mount Siguniang outdoor activity management centre, and the group set out for Haizigou At around 8am on Monday, Chow was reportedly on a slope on the 5,276-metre (17,310 foot) Second Peak when he slid and went missing. He was believed to be suffering leg fatigue at the time. His body was recovered by rescuers at about 12.40pm, according to the statement and local media Advertisement A video clip circulating online appears to show a person sliding down a snowy slope while other climbers looked on.
Washington Post
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Extreme heat into midweek; feels as hot as 115 with intense humidity
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Limit time outdoors — near-record highs today. An extreme heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index values up to 110. What's next? An extreme heat watch for Tuesday. One might be issued Wednesday. Dangerous heat is expected to hang on through midweek, feeling like 110-115 due to oppressive humidity. Today's daily digit — 1/10: A dangerous heat and humidity combo making it feel as hot as 110 degrees today deserves one of our lowest grades on the scale. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Triple digit heat for the first time this year? Highs aim for upper 90s to low 100s. Skies are a bit hazy, but it's overall sunny. Any stray shower or storm would be very brief. Adding in dew points around 70 to 75, it may feel like 105 to 115 degrees to our skin as sweat evaporation can no longer cool us. Minimize outdoor time, avoid strenuous activity, hydrate and use sunblock. Confidence: High Tonight: Continued toasty with evening 90s only 'cooling' into the upper 70s to low 80s by dawn. With high humidity (dew points 70-plus) it may feel near 90 or above much of the night. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A heat dome sits overhead, making it feel as hot as 115. Temperatures shoot for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Oppressive humidity comes from dew points near the mid-70s at times. Only a few clouds and some haze, but otherwise sunshine reigns. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mainly clear and very warm. Lows only dip into the upper 70s and low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Hopefully the last day of oppressive, potentially dangerous heat Wednesday with highs around 100 and humidity making it feel between 105 and 115 degrees. Afternoon clouds may bubble up with thunderstorms slightly possible from midafternoon into the evening hours. Overnight lows again may only fall near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Less heat and sun come with some afternoon and evening thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday around 95, and Friday it's nearer 90. Stay tuned as we get closer, since being at the edge of an eroding dome of high pressure can add a few forecast detail question marks, including the chance for organized clusters of severe storms. Confidence: Medium Average heat and humidity return for the weekend, but a storm is possible during afternoon and evening hours. Highs both days should get to within a few degrees of 90. Overnight lows attempt to get a bit more seasonable, back to a range of 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Low-Medium Today's daily digit — 1/10: A dangerous heat and humidity combo making it feel as hot as 110 degrees today deserves one of our lowest grades on the scale. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Triple digit heat for the first time this year? Highs aim for upper 90s to low 100s. Skies are a bit hazy, but it's overall sunny. Any stray shower or storm would be very brief. Adding in dew points around 70 to 75, it may feel like 105 to 115 degrees to our skin as sweat evaporation can no longer cool us. Minimize outdoor time, avoid strenuous activity, hydrate and use sunblock. Confidence: High Tonight: Continued toasty with evening 90s only 'cooling' into the upper 70s to low 80s by dawn. With high humidity (dew points 70-plus) it may feel near 90 or above much of the night. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A heat dome sits overhead, making it feel as hot as 115. Temperatures shoot for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Oppressive humidity comes from dew points near the mid-70s at times. Only a few clouds and some haze, but otherwise sunshine reigns. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mainly clear and very warm. Lows only dip into the upper 70s and low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Hopefully the last day of oppressive, potentially dangerous heat Wednesday with highs around 100 and humidity making it feel between 105 and 115 degrees. Afternoon clouds may bubble up with thunderstorms slightly possible from midafternoon into the evening hours. Overnight lows again may only fall near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Less heat and sun come with some afternoon and evening thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday around 95, and Friday it's nearer 90. Stay tuned as we get closer, since being at the edge of an eroding dome of high pressure can add a few forecast detail question marks, including the chance for organized clusters of severe storms. Confidence: Medium Average heat and humidity return for the weekend, but a storm is possible during afternoon and evening hours. Highs both days should get to within a few degrees of 90. Overnight lows attempt to get a bit more seasonable, back to a range of 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Low-Medium
Forbes
23-05-2025
- Forbes
Take A Hike, Literally, At These Popular U.S. Destinations
Hiking produces endorphins that boost your mood and energy. Getty Images Hiking has become one of the most popular forms of exercise. In 2024, over 63 million people in the U.S. participated in hiking at least once. This represents a significant increase compared to previous years, with a growth of about 31% since 2010. There are many reasons to take a hike. Hiking strengthens the muscles in your body, while stimulating the feel-good chemical hormones of adrenaline and endorphins that boost your mood and energy. Hiking can help build stronger muscles and bones, improve your sense of balance, increase heart health and is a great way to burn calories. According to the National Park Service, hiking is the perfect full-body workout that not only impacts your physical health, but the ideal way to clear your mind for your mental health. AllTrails is the quintessential guide for hikers. Search over 450,000 trails with trail information, maps, detailed reviews and photos curated by millions of hikers, campers and nature lovers. With a simple but important message of 'helping the world find its way outside,' AllTrails can turn a couch potato into an outdoor adventure seeker. Park City offers a wide variety of hiking trails. AllTrails Home to 400 miles of hiking trails, Park City, Utah boasts hiking terrain for all levels, ages and even for furry friends. From the panoramic views along the Mid Mountain Trail to the dog-friendly paths of Round Valley, there is something for every adventurer. Close to Park City, Donut Falls Trail is a 3.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 hour 29 minutes to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Where to stay: Montage Deer Valley is an adventure lover and outdoor enthusiasts dream in the summer, with hiking trails directly on-property. Hikers can cross a bridge for stunning vistas. All Trails One of America's greenest cities is a hiker's paradise, with Forest Park, a 5,200-acre urban forest with over 80 miles of trails, alpine lake hikes near Mount Hood and stunning waterfall trails in the Columbia River Gorge. Where to stay: The Nines offers hotel guests an easy way to explore the great outdoors and beauty of Oregon outside the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland. Providing something for every type of traveler, Les Clefs d'Or Concierge Patrick McNearney curates a seasonally changing excursion menu including a diverse range of outdoor activities within Portland's city limits and beyond. The Adirondacks are a hiker's paradise. AllTrails Adirondack Park, the largest wilderness preserve in the lower 48 states, spans six million acres, bigger than Grand Canyon, Smoky Mountains, and Yosemite combined, with thousands of miles of trails for beginners to challenging High Peaks hikes through forests, rocky terrain and stunning summit views for the advanced. Get to know Hurricane Mountain Trail Southern Approach, a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail near Keene Valley, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Where to stay: The Point, a 75-acre, 11-room all-inclusive resort, offers numerous onsite hiking trails (both guided and self-guided) and a wide variety of other seasonal outdoor activities, from boating and axe-throwing in the summer to ice curling and cross-country skiing in the winter. Hikers can ascend the trails of Big Sky ski resort. Montage Big Sky Hiking in Big Sky, Montana offers everything from serene forest trails to challenging alpine climbs, with stunning views, wildlife sightings and access to pristine wilderness in the heart of the Rockies, with close proximity to the first national park, Yellowstone. Experience the Beehive Basin Trail, 6.8-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours 38 minutes to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Where to stay: Located within Big Sky's 3,530-acre Spanish Peaks enclave and just an hour from Yellowstone National Park lies Montage Big Sky, the remote and refined mountain retreat and first luxury five star property in the region. Virginia Beach offers a surprising number of hiking trails. Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau A hidden gem on the east coast, explore the natural beauty of Virginia Beach's First Landing State Park and False Cape State Park. Trek the quiet paths of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, take a historic hike up Cape Henry Lighthouse. Cape Henry Trail to Long Creek Trail, a 5.4-mile loop trail near Virginia Beach, is considered an easy route, taking an average of 1 hour 35 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Ascend to the nation's first Nautilus Lookout Tower, connect to a canopy walkway, and explore treehouse trails high above the forest floor at Owl Creek Landing. Pleasure House Point Loop, a 2-mile loop trail near Virginia Beach, is generally considered an easy route. It takes an average of 34 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit any time. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Enjoy Lake Lawson Loop Trail. This 1.6-mile loop trail near Virginia Beach, Virginia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 minutes to complete. Where to stay: After traversing the parks or climbing towers with stunning views, recharging will be necessary. The Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites is the ideal base due to its proximity and winning amenities including a private beach, delicious flavors of the waterfront Tides Coastal Kitchen. The Catskills offer numerous majestic hiking locations. AllTrails From short, family-friendly hikes in the dense woods to Catskills 3500 Club peaks (33 peaks above 3500 feet in elevation), the Catskills offer endless adventure for hikers of all levels in the Northeast. Overlook Mountain Trail, a 4.6-mile out-and-back trail near Woodstock, New York, is considered a moderately challenging route, taking an average of 2 hour 47 minutes to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Where to stay: Nestled over 100 secluded acres along the Toronto Reservoir, The Chatwal Lodge is the perfect luxury outpost to embark on outdoor adventures. A young traveler hikes along mountain paths. getty
