Dowd Junction, where Gore Creek meets the Eagle River just west of Vail, is a transportation chokepoint in Eagle County, with no frontage roads to supplement Interstate 70 and curves that can be ...

A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in ...

Slovenia by Motorcycle part 6 - Spectacular mountain pass into Croatia for lunch: Time for part six of my recent tour of ...

This iconic Sierra Nevada route in California pairs breathtaking views with snow sharp curves and weather shifts that command ...

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The approaching storm system will bring snow that could be accompanied by wind gusts of 15 to 30 mph, creating blowing and drifting conditions. Some areas, particularly along and south of the ...

Pass classifications and difficulty levelsPyrenean passes range from straightforward trail crossings to technical routes requiring scrambling skills and comfort with exposure. The elevation of passes ...

After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain. "If you talk to anybody about Marcus, ...

When asked why he wanted to climb Mt. Everest, famed British mountaineer George Mallory famously offered the simple reply, "Because it’s there.” After several hours playing through an exclusive, hands ...

A winter storm could bring another 2 feet of snow to Cascade mountain passes by early Thursday, and it could bring thunderstorms and hail to northwestern Oregon Wednesday afternoon. A winter storm ...

A winter storm warning has been issued for Oregon's Cascade Mountain passes from Jan. 6-8 for a system that could bring 2 to 4 feet of snow, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout history, the world's mountain ranges have provided refuge for outlaws. Mountain passes, dense forests, hidden caves, ...