Few outdoor adventures offer the payoff rock climbing does — a screensaver-worthy shot from a summit, along with a story you’ll never tire of telling. The boasting and epic views are rewards for years ...

In principle, the mountaineer’s work is simple: “To win the game he has first to reach the mountain’s summit,” said George Mallory, who took part in Britain’s first three attempts on Everest in the ...

Mountaineers have tried to rationalize their obsession with scaling peaks for centuries. “What is above knows what is below but what is below does not know what is above,” wrote Rene Daumal. Anatoli ...

Amy McCulloch’s new novel “Breathless” (Anchor Books) gives new meaning to the term high-stakes thriller: It’s set on a mountain, specifically Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world. Journalist ...

Over 27 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by mountains. According to the United Nations, mountains are home to 15 ...

KAIST students will now be able to receive scholarships simply by diligently climbing mountains. KAIST announced on the 12th that Kwon Jun-ha, chairman of Shin-Iksan Freight Terminal, donated a 500 ...

Cumberland Mountain is an accessible and friendly mountain and is a wonderful walk for hikers of all abilities – including out-of-town visitors. Located west of Durango in the La Plata Mountains, ...