Climbing to the top of the tallest mountain in America is a truly herculean task that requires extreme dedication. Here's ...

Mountaineers have tried to rationalize their obsession with scaling peaks for centuries. “What is above knows what is below but what is below does not know what is above,” wrote Rene Daumal. Anatoli ...

In principle, the mountaineer’s work is simple: “To win the game he has first to reach the mountain’s summit,” said George Mallory, who took part in Britain’s first three attempts on Everest in the ...

If you think about the single action or movement that an alpine climber does the most, it has to be taking a step. It may not be the most glamorous aspect of mountain climbing, but the truth is that ...

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Few outdoor adventures offer the payoff rock climbing does — a screensaver-worthy shot from a summit, along with a story you’ll never tire of telling. The boasting and epic views are rewards for years ...

Only those who have experienced summer mountaineering can fully understand its beauty. Getting up before dawn to face a climb on snow and rock, in a hostile environment where you have to think about ...

Amy McCulloch’s new novel “Breathless” (Anchor Books) gives new meaning to the term high-stakes thriller: It’s set on a mountain, specifically Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world. Journalist ...

Jusant was one of my personal favorite trailers in the marathon of showcases kicked off by Summer Game Fest, and I quickly jumped on the demo when it was announced as part of Steam Next Fest as well.

Insurmountable is an adventure roguelike with permadeath, in which the player has to overcome huge mountains. Thanks to the procedurally created environment, no two climbs are the same. Make sure that ...