Grind your way up Grouse Mountain
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There's a reason the hike up the "Peak of Vancouver" isn't called the Grouse Saunter. More »
Journal Pages: The View in the Andes
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"Took a local bus into the Andes, west of Mendoza to Puente del Inca and Los Penitentes. . ." More »
Six Reasons You Should Watch the Ken Burns Series America's Best Idea
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It's a hell of a story. And for the following reasons (and more) it's one worth hearing, again and again. More »
Winter Night Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
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The night air becomes darker and denser as we drop into the Cumberland Valley. The land is flat and sectioned off in wide fields. All of it blends into the same damp color, as if we’re walking into a cloud. More »
8 Massive Mountains That Mortals Can Summit
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Spend much time in the mountains and you will inevitably find yourself gazing at the summits. More »
Photo Essay: Winter Hiking in El Rodeo
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Active travelers are just starting to appreciate Catamarca for what it has to offer. More »
Where to Hike After You've Finished the Appalachian Trail
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It's a well-known fact among backpackers that hiking only leads to more hiking. More »
11 Most Dangerous Mountains in the World for Climbers
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These mountains continue to inspire awe and anxiety decades after their first ascents. More »
Germany's Peak: The Zugspitze
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A day spent climbing a mountain is never wasted. Here is Germany's tallest offering. More »
The Dark Side of Everest, part 1
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For some mountaineers, the top of the world also represents the peak of human ambition. But when things go badly high on Everest, as they will sooner or later, difficult moral dilemmas play out... More »
Whistler's Little Secret
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What world-class ski resort was named after a rodent? Here's a hint: it's not Mouse Mountain. More »
How to Get Started Mountaineering
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Mountaineering draws on the full range of outdoor skills, from hiking and camping to climbing and glacier travel. The best way to get started is to master the most basic skills first. More »
Summiting Mount Doom in Bolivia
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Not too technical, Volcán Licancabur offers a relatively easy route to just under 20,000 ft. You get the views for free. More »
Trekking the Sacred Mountains of Bhutan
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How to measure your country's progress? The Bhutanese use GNH, or Gross National Happiness. More »
Hot-steppin' up Mt. Etna
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This week's peak is of the volcanic variety. Mt. Etna is burning to be climbed. More »
Tai Shan: A Sacred Climb
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It's said that you will live to see 100 years if you climb this sacred mountain. More »
6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure
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Climbers hoping for big adventure need look no further than the United States.
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Easy Does It: Quandary Peak
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Colorado's Quandary Peak is an ideal first '14er' for hikers and travelers. More »
Exploring the World's Most Sacred Mountains
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Whether thought to be the homes of gods or the sites of important historical events, these sacred mountains continue to draw pilgrims worldwide. More »
Trekking the Mt. Kangchenjunga Circuit In Nepal
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If you'd rather share a cup of sweet tea with a Tibetan refugee than a bottle of beer with another backpacker, this is the Himalayan trek for you.
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Mount Obama: What's In A Name?
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If a mountain was named Mount Obama instead of Boggy Peak, would you be more inclined to visit? Antigua certainly hopes so. More »
Skiing Death Valley: Outtakes from the Men's Journal Expedition
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"Where's the snow?" asked Wentworth, arriving Paris-Dakar-style out of the moonless desert night... More »
