Rising to an imposing height of 5,636 metres (18,491 feet), Pico de Orizaba is known for testing climbers with its thin air, ...

I feel very fortunate to live in an area with a multitude of mountains to climb, from over 4,000 feet of elevation to lowland flat walks in the forest. I have learned from experience that it doesn’t ...

Nature likes to show off, and it has a way of sculpting ice into jaw-dropping masterpieces. These glaciers look like ...

Points to consider if you're wondering ‘Do I need crampons for walking in winter?’ One of the most commonly asked questions is ‘Do I need crampons for walking in winter?’ It depends on the location, ...

A volcanologist answers your questions about glass-shard hairballs, cooking breakfast over lava, Gollum's end on Mount Doom, ...

Ecuador has several dormant volcanoes not only challenging in themselves, but great practice for bigger peaks. Here is a first-person account of such a climb.

Volcanoes are active globally, offering exciting hiking opportunities. Travellers can safely climb Mount Etna in Italy, Cotopaxi in Ecuador, and Pacaya in Guatemala. Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull and ...

Some of the most extraordinary hotels in the U.S. are hidden far off the beaten track — these are some exciting ones to ...

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I have the ice fishing bug. Last winter, I went to Devil’s lake, North Dakota, with the goal of catching a 15-inch yellow perch. The longest I landed was 14. I’m going back this year, again with the ...

To many hikers, when fall comes to an end, that means the close of the hiking season, however, the cold temperatures ...