This Is Now Killing Idaho Hikers And Prevention Isn’t Easy

This probably goes without saying, but anytime you decide to go out on a hike, you're taking an innate risk. Wild animals, inclement weather, other weird hikers out to do you harm. There's a bunch of scary stuff out there to be aware of.

Unfortunately, you now have even more to worry about while you're hiking in Idaho. Read on.

What's going on?

Over the weekend, in Nez Perce County, a woman passed away while hiking in north Idaho. More specifically, about 4 miles east of Highway 95 at a railroad tunnel.

How did the woman pass away?

While hiking, the woman was struck on the head by a falling rock. Despite the best efforts of emergency staff, she sadly passed away on the trail.

How can I stay safe?

Luckily, there are plenty of resources online with guidelines about how one should consider their safety while on hike. Sure, it sounds like common sense to say "Watch out for falling rocks," but it isn't quite that simple.

Here are some basic rules you should follow while on a hike to make sure you have the best chance possible of returning home in one piece.

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Ok. Now that we've all got our metaphorical safety hats on, let's get outside! Summer is literally so close, and if you're being safe, there are few experiences on Earth that'll match a perfect hike in Boise.

The best part is, you have so many options on where you can get your steps in. Here are a few of our favorites: