The mountaineer, REI visionary, and environmental advocate was the defining figure of 20th-century American climbing.

Allegations of fraud and poisoning in Himalayan tourism have already had an impact on the Mount Everest guiding industry in ...

Jim Whittaker, a Seattle born and raised mountaineer who achieved legendary status when he became the first American to ...

Whittaker took up climbing as a Boy Scout, and his ascent of the world’s highest mountain turned the shy Seattle man into an ...

Jim Whittaker, a Seattle-born and -raised mountaineer who achieved legendary status when he became the first American to summit the world’s tallest peak in 1963, died Tuesday in ...

West Asia conflict drives record jet fuel prices, doubling ticket costs and triggering cancellations during peak tourist season.

Explore Georgia hikes that range from easy trails to breathtaking viewpoints, offering scenic paths, fresh air, and rewarding ...

The Basque rider followed an attack at the start of the final, hilly lap with 29km to go and came into the final climb with ...

Altoona Mirror sports writer Michael Boytim accompanied Kristen Otto, Lauren (Otto) Wisniewski and Marc Wisniewski on their ...

Spring 2026 is going to be the busiest and most crowded so far in the Nepal Himalaya. The main reason is that China has ...

Though it’s been a little more than a week since I reached the summit of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro with my cousin Kristen ...