A pair of mountaineers reported missing after climbing Mount Whitney last week were found dead by searchers and recovered from the peak on a day later, according to the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.

As the late September sun set on the East Buttress of Mt. Whitney, two climbers realized they were in a treacherous situation — they were stuck in their climbing harnesses, attached to the steep ...

Conditions at this time of year present dangerous challenges to those climbing Mount Whitney, according to the sheriff’s office. “Early spring conditions prevail on the mountain, with ...

The following article, reprinted in part from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin and written by Professor J. E. Wolf '79, Professor of Petrology and Mineralogy Emeritus, describes an interesting visit ...

Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part ...

All travelers who intend on climbing the mountain will need to secure a hiking permit before summiting Mount Whitney. Fees start at $21 per person ($15 for the permit and a $6 online reservation fee).

Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents have occurred in recent years. Four hikers died there just before the season's ...

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An curved arrow pointing right. For many, climbing Mount Everest is the adventure of a lifetime. Each year, adventurers shell out tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for the privilege of ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--At the foot of Mount Fuji, prayers for safety in the upcoming climbing season extended to a growing concern. The number of climbers on Japan’s highest peak is ...