Mountaineering

Nanga Parbat has a daunting ascent, and even in the summer months, it is imperiled by unstable glaciers, avalanches, and ferocious storms. It's no mystery how the mountain got its nickname...

Why is Annapurna called the world's deadliest mountain to climb? Well here is the answer.

Here is a list of 14 highest mountain peaks in the world, which are called the eight-thousanders.

Do you know why K2 is the world's toughest mountain? It is even harder to climb than Mount Everest.

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth and has been on the bucket list of travel enthusiasts forever. In this article, I answer some common questions and reveal some fun facts and answer about Mt. Everest.

The highest peak in Wales attracts a lot of charity fundraising schemes, and then there’s the peculiar stuff.

Xia Boyu made four previous attempts to climb Mount Everest. He succeeded on his fifth attempt at the age of 69. Boyu was a double amputee.

Do you want to climb Zawrat in the Tatra Mountains? Read it first.

Do you want to reach the highest peak in Poland? Learn more about the trail and how to prepare.

Do you want to climb Świnica in the Polish Tatra Mountains? Read it first.

This is a firsthand account of hiking to Kjeragbolten, including useful information and handy tips to help you plan your own adventure to this popular natural landmark of Norway.

Trails in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Only for the most experienced hikers!

It's 20 years next month since the ill-fated 1996 commercial expeditions to summit Everest resulted in the deaths of eight people and spawned a series of 'disaster porn' books. What's been learned?

If driving in traffic is your idea of risk-taking, this article isn't for you. But if you've ever had the desire to seek adventure and wondered why, read on to learn more.

How to climb Mount Toubkal, Morocco, without using a local guide service (including route details, required equipment, and important local specifics).

A product review of the Grivel Nepal SA general mountaineering ice axe.

A product review of the Scarpa Triolet Pro GTX technical mountaineering boot.

A trail report and guide to climbing the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountains.

In 1938, the second woman to climb Mont Blanc claimed to be the first, dismissing on a number of accounts her predecessor, a maidservant who'd summitted 30 years earlier. What is the story behind the two ascents, and who rightly deserves the title?

For many, summiting the world's highest mountain is a lifelong dream, but some of those who attempt the feat end up staying on Everest's icy slopes for good. Due to the harsh conditions of the mountain's higher reaches, it is difficult to recover the bodies of fallen climbers.

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK at 1345m or 4413 feet. Rising at the western end of the Grampians, it is in the highland region of Lochaber. Learn how to get there and climb to the summit safely (includes finding Ben Nevis on a map and other practical tips).

Are you heading up to the Adirondack High Peaks to climb the popular Cascade and Porter mountains? Join Outbound Dan Human in his recent climb up the new Snow Princess Cascade slide.

You haven't really breathed Colorado air until you breathe it from the top of a 14,000 foot peak that you climbed yourself. The view from the top cannot be described in human words. I'll try, though. It's an ocean of blue depths and white breakers, and you're on an island, surrounded by this great expanse. In this ocean there are other islands: bare, rugged, made of moon-rock and brownies.

Mt. Rainier towers over the Cascade Mountain range of Washington State at 14,410 feet. Climbing and hiking Mt. Rainier comes with its own hazards. Here are the top 7 most dangerous things about ascending Mt. Rainier.

Mt. Rainier towers over the Cascade Mountain range of Washington state at 14,410 feet. It is affectionately referred to as 'the mountain' by Washingtonians. Over 10,000 people attempt to climb it each year.