There’s nothing as challenging and exhilarating as scaling a vertical rock face. Rock climbing develops sinewy forearms, ripped abs, and well-defined calves. It’s a safer, more accessible version of ...

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 ...

The world celebrates International Mountain Day every year on December 11 to highlight the importance of mountains and to promote measures for the welfare of the people living there. Over 27 per cent ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Don't get me wrong, my favorite summer sport is mountain biking. To me, ...

In 1955, four Central Washington climbers summited Mount Rainier by way of Liberty Ridge, regarded by many as the hardest and most dangerous regular climbed route because of its remote location and ...