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 ...

Mountains represent more than just beauty and grandeur. Their magnanimous presence often hides unspeakable dangers and the sting of natural laws. Humanity has historically been obsessed with climbing ...

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 ...

The Guide pillar of Berghaus' high end Extrem range is aimed at mountain professionals and alpinists, with kit that performs in the extremes found in the winter and high mountain environment. This ...

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 ...

Climbing to the top of the tallest mountain in America is a truly herculean task that requires extreme dedication. Here's what the climb is like.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Madison Grosvenor. Have you ever climbed a mountain? It is not an impossible task for ...

Paul Serafino quit his job and left his Boston home to travel the country in a bid to climb the highest peak in each state.

Meet the rescue pup who inspired a story about her love of mountain climbing.

Few are brave enough to climb Afghanistan's rugged mountains. But for women, harassment from extremist groups make practicing outdoor sports even more difficult. A new organization is helping women ...