Mountain Climbing
Russian Climber Uses Mt. Everest Achievement to Protest War With Ukraine
A Russian mountain climber said she was hoping for "the war to end" and for Russia to "stop killing people" as she unfurled a Ukrainian flag on Mt. Everest.
Couple Show Off 'Iron Road' Climb in Switzerland
A mountain-climbing couple has revealed how they can scale the most dizzying heights using a special "iron road" that makes mountains safer.
'Not a Chance': Rock Climbers Sleeping in Mid-Air Tents Shocks Viewers
The video was from a climb of the Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park completed by Siebe Vanhee and Sebastien Berthe.
Mountain Climber Captures Moment He Is Caught in Avalanche 400 Feet Up
"Sheer unbridled terror. I swung wildly trying to get my second tool into place. I thought for sure I was going to die," the mountain climber revealed.
Jimmy Chin's 'There and Back' Photos Show Life on the Edge
Your heart will beat a little faster just by looking at these high-stakes images from Jimmy Chin's new photography anthology showcasing 20 years of his death-defying expeditions.
Doctor Allegedly Lied About Needing Rescue After Troubled Denali Climb
Jason Lance, a Utah doctor, is facing three misdemeanor charges after allegedly lying about fellow climbers being in the early stages of hypothermia.
Mountain Climber Shows What Frostbitten Fingers Look Like Before Amputation
Fahad Badar has climbed some of the highest peaks in the world including Kilimanjaro and Everest—but it has come at a cost.
Climbing Instructor Dies After Falling 60 Feet in "Freak Accident"
"If he had fallen 20 [millimeters] lower, he would have survived," the instructor's boss, Lou Osborn, told The Yorkshire Post.
Teenage Climber Survives 500 Foot Fall on Oregon's Tallest Mountain
The 16-year-old was climbing Mount Hood with a group of people when he fell and injured his leg, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
Who Is Wanda Rutkiewicz? Google Doodle Honors Polish Climber
A profile on Wanda Rutkiewicz, the third woman to reach Everest's summit and one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history.
Kentucky Man Builds Border Wall Replica for Speed Climbing Challenge
After President Trump claimed that "20 world-class mountain climbers" tested his border wall design and could not surmount it, retired engineer Rick Weber built a replica and has invited elite climbers to try for themselves.
Six Exercises That Appear to Beat the Effects of Obesity Genes: Study
Scientists studied the potential benefits of 18 different types of exercise.
Drone Finds 'Dead' Mountain Climber Lost on Mountain
Rick Allen was stranded for 36 hours before a drone spotted him and its pilot guided rescuers to the stricken climber.
Three Bodies Found on Europe's Highest Mountain
A team of Italian rescuers is seeking to recover the bodies from an altitude of around 7,800ft.
Mt Everest: Two More Die to Take Monthly Toll to Five
An Australian climber also died while approaching the summit and a Slovakian climber perished in the so-called "death zone."
Mount Everest: 30 More Climbers Sick After Two Deaths
A Dutch man and an Australian woman died while descending from the summit.
Climbers' Bodies Found 16 Years After Tibet Avalanche
Americans Alex Lowe and David Bridges were filming a documentary series for NBC Sports when the avalanche struck.
Three Dead After Bad Weather Hits Scottish Mountains
Search and rescue teams are still looking for a couple who disappeared over the weekend.
Seven Climbers Killed, One Seriously Injured After Avalanche in French Alps
The avalanche occurred around noon local time on the Dome de Neige des Ecrins mountain.
Taller, Smoother, Colder Than El Capitan - British Climber Leo Houlding Conquers the 'Mirror Wall'
The peak of the Mirror Wall is four times the height of the London Shard skyscraper.
Mountaineer Tom Ballard Wants to Conquer K2 Despite his Mother's Fatal Descent
"I climb because a mountain pulls you in. It draws you to it, just like a drug. It really is like an addiction."
Nepal Promises Safer Climbing After Avalanche Disasters
The government vowed safety improvements after dozens die last year, but tour operators say the measures aren't enough.
The Dawn Wall: The Inside Story
A hardened mountaineer explains the mind-bogglingly difficult climb the two young men faced on El Capitan, Yosemite.
Tweeting From the Final Frontiers
Social media is letting the public follow outdoor and even interstellar adventures from the comfort of their couches.
Nepal Snowstorm Raises Questions About Trekking Safety
Climbing veterans, trekking organizations, and government talk safety as casualties near the popular trail climb and dozens more are rescued