The highest mountain in both the western and southern hemispheres, Aconcagua, opens for trekking and climbing during austral summer.

The Jet Stream will soon subside over the Himalayas, allowing climbers to reach the summits of the highest mountains in the world.

The true winter climbing season in the Himalayas beings on December 21st , and several teams have plans to attempt climbing some of the highest mountains in the world during this ominous period ...

Himalayan climbing is dangerous even on the heavily populated and well equipped mountains, and it is even more so for those who venture away from well-trodden paths to seek new challenges. Anyone who ...

The recent death of former biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier during a mountaineering expedition has reignited debate over ...

Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres and the tallest peak outside of Asia, rises to 22,841 feet (6,961 meters). As the highest peak on the continent of South ...