Google Maps Showed a 5-Hour Hike, but the Trail Turned Into a 14-Hour Alpine Challenge that Ended in a Rescue
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Google Maps showed a 5-hour hike, but the trail turned into a 14-hour alpine challenge that ended in a rescue
A group of hikers in British Columbia found themselves in serious trouble after planning a mountain trek using Google Maps, which estimated the route would take just over five hours. According to Dexerto, the hike was actually a demanding alpine expedition that typically takes between 12 and 14 hours, eventually forcing a rescue operation. The hikers were attempting part of the Howe Sound Crest Trail after printing directions generated by Google…
Recently, a group of hikers were rescued on a highly challenging trail in British Columbia. The Lions Bay Search and Rescue stated that the hikers' five-hour journey, planned using Google Maps, actually took 12 to 14 hours and was fraught with danger.
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