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Heli-hiking in summer and heli-skiing in winter offer access to some of Canada's most remote and spectacular backcountry ...

The sight of my semi-comatose teenage son draped like a rag doll over the back of a mule has left its scars. No surprise, perhaps, given this was a particularly reckless turn of events — one in a ...

Afternoon clouds hang low by the time we reach Tengboche monastery, bringing a welcome drop in temperature after the long climb up above 12,600ft. We pause at the ornate gates and, after warding off ...

Though some people think we've moved past gorp's glory days, hiking culture, and the best hiking gear that goes with it, is very much alive—and thriving. National parks are more crowded than ever, ...

A devastating hiking accident on Mount Whitney has left a 14-year-old California boy clinging to life after altitude-induced hallucinations caused him to plummet 120 feet from a cliff edge. The ...

Oeschinensee is a pristine lake near Kandersteg in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. A UNESCO World Heritage location, it’s encircled by alpine peaks and meadows blooming with gentians and edelweiss.

Nestled in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Oeschinensee is a breathtaking alpine lake and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located near Kandersteg, this pristine lake is surrounded by towering peaks ...