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Articles and pages in honor of incredible peaks around the world.

Grind your way up Grouse Mountain

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TRIP IDEAS:   There's a reason the hike up the "Peak of Vancouver" isn't called the Grouse Saunter.  More »

Trekking the Sacred Mountains of Bhutan

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TRIP IDEAS:   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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TRIP IDEAS:   This week's peak is of the volcanic variety. Mt. Etna is burning to be climbed.  More »

Winter Night Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

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TRAVEL WRITING:   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 »

Where to Hike After You've Finished the Appalachian Trail

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SPORTS:   It's a well-known fact among backpackers that hiking only leads to more hiking.   More »

Tai Shan: A Sacred Climb

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TRIP IDEAS:   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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TRIP IDEAS:   Climbers hoping for big adventure need look no further than the United States.   More »

7 Reasons to Go to Maine's Mount Desert Island…

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TRIP IDEAS:   ...Even If Your Sister-in-Law Is Offering Free Rent on Martha’s Vineyard.  More »

Trekking the Mt. Kangchenjunga Circuit In Nepal

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TRIP IDEAS:   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.   More »

Photo Essay: Winter Hiking in El Rodeo

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SPORTS:   Active travelers are just starting to appreciate Catamarca for what it has to offer.  More »

Journal Pages: The View in the Andes

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "Took a local bus into the Andes, west of Mendoza to Puente del Inca and Los Penitentes. . ."  More »

Whistler's Little Secret

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TRIP IDEAS:   What world-class ski resort was named after a rodent? Here's a hint: it's not Mouse Mountain.  More »

Katahdin: Maine's Mountain

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TRIP IDEAS:   It's not always towering height that makes the mountain.  More »

Six Reasons You Should Watch the Ken Burns Series America's Best Idea

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TRAVEL WRITING:   It's a hell of a story. And for the following reasons (and more) it's one worth hearing, again and again.  More »

Exploring the World's Most Sacred Mountains

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TRIP IDEAS:   Whether thought to be the homes of gods or the sites of important historical events, these sacred mountains continue to draw pilgrims worldwide.   More »

11 Most Dangerous Mountains in the World for Climbers

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TRIP IDEAS:   These mountains continue to inspire awe and anxiety decades after their first ascents.  More »

The Dark Side of Everest, part 1


TV:   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 »

Skiing Death Valley: Outtakes from the Men's Journal Expedition

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "Where's the snow?" asked Wentworth, arriving Paris-Dakar-style out of the moonless desert night...  More »

How to Get Started Mountaineering

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SPORTS:   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 »

8 Massive Mountains That Mortals Can Summit

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TRIP IDEAS:   Spend much time in the mountains and you will inevitably find yourself gazing at the summits.   More »

Mount Obama: What's In A Name?

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TRIP IDEAS:   If a mountain was named Mount Obama instead of Boggy Peak, would you be more inclined to visit? Antigua certainly hopes so.  More »

Easy Does It: Quandary Peak

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TRIP IDEAS:   Colorado's Quandary Peak is an ideal first '14er' for hikers and travelers.  More »

An Essential Guide to Tofu in Japan for Vegetarians, Foodies, and Travelers

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ABROAD:   Whether you're a budget traveler, a vegetarian, or a gourmand, Japan's got a type of tofu for you. Get an overview of all the possibilities here.   More »