The project to climb and ski each peak has included 20 first descents, along with the advanced mountaineering skills needed ...

There is a notorious section of Gunung Ledang in Johor that’s interestingly named “KFC”. The signboard reads “Killing Fitness ...

It's often called the “world’s highest garbage dump.” Some estimate 50 metric tons of trash remain on Mount Everest due to ...

Once upon a time, young Nepali women who wanted to climb mountains had few female role models to look to. Then came Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, 28, who has blazed a bright trail up some of the world’s ...

Think hostels are all grotty bunk beds and dodgy shared showers? You may need to higher your expectations. Wales is home to ...

Forces of tourism on one hand and climate change on the other are posing huge challenges for these marginal environments.

The world holds many secrets. Some places are off-limits. Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan is a sacred, unclimbed mountain. Area 51 ...

Onetime oncology nurse Peggy Brosnan is also the founder of Climbing for a Cure. She is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro ...

Albinen, a mountain village in the Rhone Valley in the southwest of the country, two-hours from Geneva airport, is trying to ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on ...

Greek mysteries, strange phenomena and destinations that could qualify for an episode of "The X-Files" can be found all over ...

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of ...