Mountains
Following British Explorer Isabella Bird's Footsteps Through the Rockies, 150 Years Later
The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
Celebrating a Hidden Artistic Visionary of the American West
Charlotte Butler Skinner spent decades chronicling glorious mountains and deserts, in the company of Dorothea Lange and other influential friends
These Climbers Just Set a New Record for Ascending the World's 14 Highest Peaks
Kristin Harila and Tenjin Sherpa completed the series of climbs in just over three months
Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Remains of Climber Who Disappeared in 1986
As climate change warms the planet, more discoveries of human remains and objects in ice are expected to occur
You Can Now Take a Sunrise Train Ride to the Top of Pikes Peak
See the panoramic vistas from atop the 14,000-foot mountain that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write "America the Beautiful"
Secrets Still Smolder at One of the World's Most Active Volcanoes
A century after one of Mount Etna's many notable eruptions, scientists are more eager than ever to study the peak's frequent bursts of fiery fury
Nepal Won't Move the Mount Everest Base Camp for Now, Despite Risks
The camp is growing more dangerous with climate change and human activity, but it’s an ideal location for keeping hikers safe from falling ice
Ski Areas Reported More Visits Than Ever This Past Winter
Heavy snowfall—particularly in the Rocky Mountains—attracted record numbers of American skiers and snowboarders
How You Can See Tens of Thousands of Fireflies Flash in Unison
The lottery for viewing these bioluminescent bugs at Great Smoky Mountains National Park opens Friday
The Enduring Influence of Hokusai's 'Great Wave'
A rare early print of the iconic image sold for a record-breaking $2.8 million at auction
California Resort Drops Racial Slur From Its Name
The resort worked with representatives from the Washoe Tribe to implement the name change
Officials Delay Vote to Rename Colorado's Mount Evans
The mountain is named for John Evans, who oversaw the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864
California's 'Zombie Forests' Are Cheating Death—but Maybe Not for Long
A fifth of conifer forests in the state’s Sierra Nevada mountains are stranded in unsuitably warm conditions
Adventurer Elise Wortley Recreates the Journeys of Famous Female Explorers
For historical accuracy, the 33-year-old Brit wears only the cotton dresses, yak wool coats and hobnail boots that her predecessors would have had
Skiing Faces an Uncertain Future as Winters Warm
A lack of snow has forced some ski resorts to close, impacting tourists and athletes alike
The Wind Chill Hit Minus 108 at New Hampshire’s Mount Washington
The 6,288-foot summit endured record-breaking conditions brought by an Arctic air mass
California’s Snowpack Is High Above Average—but Its Drought Is Far From Over
While extreme storms have boosted the state’s snowpack, they’ve also caused destructive flooding
Why Some Western Snow Is Turning Pink
Algae bring a rosy hue to some mountain snowpacks, which might accelerate melting
You Can Own a Piece of Forrest Fenn's Treasure
The valuable artifacts, hidden in the Rocky Mountains for more than a decade, are going up for auction
This Summer, You Can Visit Yosemite Without a Reservation
The park is ending its reservation system, which critics say could lead to overcrowding
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