When it came down to finding the right pair of Merrell hiking boots you currently own, you did everything right. By the book, in fact. You checked the soles for solidity. Checked ankle support. You wore the same socks you would have worn during hiking. And you tried them on. You basically researched the boot [...]

Woman killed by ice slide near Crystal Mountain Seattle Post Intelligencer - 24 minutes ago A woman was killed after being hit by an ice slide while hiking near Crystal Mountain on Wednesday, according to the Washington State Patrol. ..

Couple caught in avalanche near Buckley KING5.com, WA - 1 hour ago A man and a woman hiking were caught in an avalanche Wednesday afternoon. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says a 26-year-old man and his 24-year old …