The Winter Climbing History of Annapurna I
Of the 514 people who have summited I, only six have done so in winter. This is the story of those six, and of the many ...
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See the Splendor of the Majestic Rocky Mountains
View 15 awe-inspiring images of this range from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest ...
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Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory
Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's ...
Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China
People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate ...
Two New Year's Eve Mountain Tragedies: Be Careful How You Celebrate
Ringing in the New Year on a mountain is tempting. But separate accidents in Spain and Italy show that tragedy does not take ...
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Inside One Scientist’s Quest to Understand Why Climate Change Is Making Europe’s Highest Peak More Dangerous
Geomorphologist and veteran climber Ludovic Ravanel is learning how Mont Blanc is shifting—and sharing his discoveries with the Alpine community ...
AP PHOTOS: Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China
HARBIN, China (AP) — People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ...
The Theme Park That Creates Christmas In The Desert
When you think of festive cities, Dubai doesn't spring to mind. Despite this, the city is home to one of the most festive ...
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Chris Weidner: Diamond in the rough — Chris Deuto’s winter ascent of Colorado’s alpine jewel
At 3:20 a.m. on the first day of winter, Dec. 21, Chris Deuto left the Longs Peak trailhead aiming for the Diamond: a ...
11 family resorts with the best indoor pools and water parks
Whether planning a winter getaway or a summer escape, these indoor water park resorts offer a memorable and enjoyable ...
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Dry and warmer in the valley and snow in the mountains
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Today has had occasional rain in the valley and snow in the mountains. The snow in the mountains will continue into the weekend while the valley stays dry and has ...
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City reaches $7,500 settlement with woman hurt while tubing at Cone Park
Jennifer Peterson, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, had sued the city and Sioux City Parks & Recreation Foundation in August for negligence at the city's snow ... of ice and she slammed into the wall at ...