New Rules Could Determine Who Gets to Climb Everest
Nepali officials propose new requirements for obtaining a permit to climb the world’s tallest mountain
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of an Ancient High-Altitude Human Dwelling
A trove of artifacts have surfaced in Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains, at a rocky site more than 11,000 feet above sea level
Plaque Memorializes First Icelandic Glacier Lost to Climate Change
In 2014, the Okjökull was declared dead after dwindling from over 5 square miles to a mound of “dead ice”
Kami Rita Sherpa Summits Everest a Record 24 Times
The mountain guide topped out on the world’s tallest peak twice in just the last week
Microplastics Found in Remote Region of France’s Pyrenees
A new study shows just how far the pollutants can travel–and suggests that it is not only city dwellers who are at risk of exposure
Nepalese Expedition Seeks to Find Out if an Earthquake Shrunk Mount Everest
Scientists and climbers have trained for three years to prepare to take various types of survey’s from the summit of the world’s highest peak
Melting Glaciers on Denali Will Unleash Tons of Human Poop
An estimated 66 tons of feces left behind by climbers is coming out of the deep freeze on North America’s highest peak
The Carcasses That Mountain Lions Leave Behind Power Entire Insect Ecosystems
A new study shows 215 species of beetles rely on the big cats’ leftovers
The Himalayas Could Lose Two-Thirds of Its Glaciers by 2100
Even if the most ambitious global climate targets are met, the Asian mountain range is poised to lose at least one-third of its glaciers
Should the Himalayan Wolf Be Classified as a New Species?
Years of expeditions in the world’s tallest mountain range reveal that Himalayan wolves have developed genetic adaptations to living at high altitudes
This Greenhouse on Mount Everest Is One of the World’s Highest Gardens
A Sherpa couple built their own greenhouse to grow vegetables at 13,100 feet
Newly Discovered Cave Could Be Among Canada’s Largest
The “Sarlacc Pit,” as its been informally dubbed, was discovered last spring during a caribou survey in British Columbia’s Wells Gray Provincial Park
New Map Chronicles Three Decades of Surface Mining in Central Appalachia
The data shows about 1.5 million acres of forest have been affected by surface and mountaintop mining since the 1970s
This Spectacular Canadian Wildlife Reserve Is So Remote, You Can Only Get There Five Weeks a Year
Among serious adventure seekers, word is spreading about Torngat Mountains National Park—an Inuit-run reserve in Labrador, Northeastern Canada
Mountaintop Museum Highlights the History of Bond—James Bond
The new 007 Elements museum is built into the top of an Alpine mountain and features a full-size airplane from the movie Spectre
Here’s Why Mount Si Stands Out in TV History
While Seattle is surrounded by dramatic peaks on all sides, the relatively small Mount Si sticks out as a key location in the iconic TV series, Twin Peaks
One of the Most Dangerous Mountain Passes in the World
The Sani Pass, which cuts through the mountain peaks between South Africa and Lesotho, is known for being a death-defying experience
Peru’s Rainbow Mountain Could Be in Danger Following Surge in Popularity
Up to 1,000 tourists visit the colorful ridge every day. But this influx of people is eroding the nature
This Account is Reclaiming the Indigenous Names for Mountains One Geotag at a Time
A Navajo climber is leading a social media campaign to spread awareness of the indigenous names of peaks
The Memorial to Crazy Horse Has Been Under Construction For Almost 70 Years
But you can still visit the memorial, which is located in South Dakota
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