Back then, it was a regional list, conceived as an objective way to determine which mountains in the Indonesian archipelago would probably be worth attempting to hike at weekends. We developed the ...

Buried several miles beneath East Antarctica's ice, Lake Vostok is one of the largest freshwater lakes on Earth, rivaling ...

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the Ötztal Valley as we travel from Längenfeld to Oetz on one of Austria’s most picturesque routes. Surrounded by towering peaks, vibrant meadows, and charming ...

Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to designate North America’s tallest peak as Denali ...

Moltzan snagged bronze by one hundredth over Thea Louise Stjernesund of Norway combining times from two runs. Moltzan, a 30-year-old who has spent summers as a whitewater rafting guide, extended the U ...

At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a ...

The Explorers Club recognizes SETI Institute Senior Research Scientist Dr. Dale Andersen with its Finn Ronne Memorial Award.

The volcano, one of the only two active in Antarctica, was first discovered by a British Royal Navy officer in 1841.

Our planet is divided into seven continents, each with its own unique landscapes, cultures, and ecosystems. From the frozen ...

Each continent has a highest mountain. These peaks are are popular among climbers and adventurers. Let’s take a look ...

Eva Steinwald is training to climb Mount Everest this spring. If she makes it to the top, Steinwald will become the oldest American woman to summit Mount Everest and she will also have completed the ...