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The Bugaboos, a unique group of rugged glacier-clad granitic peaks located in British Columbia’s Purcell Range of the Columbia Mountains, are one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for climbers, backpackers, and heli-hikers in North America. Aside from the core climbers’ area, several other trails lead to stupendous views of spires and glaciers. This photo shows Bugaboo Spire …

Given enough time, tragic events have a way—perhaps once or twice in a lifetime—of turning into something good. Much is learned from the study of great disasters. Because of the Titanic sinking, today’s ships are much safer. Investigations of major air crashes have led to many improvements in air travel safety, and so on. The same is true for wilderness …