In situations of extreme danger, many report having perceived a figure that comforts and guides — is it our brain’s emergency ...

A fatal race made Tracee Metcalfe the closest to becoming the first American woman to summit all of the world’s 8,000-meter ...

On the 66th anniversary of the disputed first ascent of Cerro Torre in Patagonia by Cesare Maestri and Toni Egger, we examine ...

Climbing techniques have evolved over centuries, often creating controversy and debate. The use of acclimatization methods to expedite expeditions lies at the c ...

Kailash Parvat, reaching a height of 6,638 meters in the secluded area of Tibet, is far more than merely a mountain. To ...

An Austrian guide will soon lead trips up the world’s highest peak in less time than an average beach holiday. Is adventure travel going too high, too fast?

For over two decades, Reinhold Kulle made sure classrooms were spotless and faculty had all the supplies they needed. He kept hallways quiet during play rehearsals and made sure students had a ...