McDowell Mountain Regional State Park

Christmas Day Crisis: When a Training Run Turns into a Rescue Mission

“help…” It seemed odd to say the least, but was convincing enough that I ruled out the sound coming from my headphones and paused the music as I crested the ridge. On the other side of the ridge was a steep descent into a ravine. At the bottom of the ravine was a brand new Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike and just beyond it lay a man in the middle of the trail. ...

August 20, 2025 · Will Button