The deaths of two experienced climbers on Mount Rainier this month have once again drawn attention to a hard truth about Washington’s most iconic peak and the West Coast’s tallest volcano: Even for ...

Were managers pushing too hard to open? Are young patrollers afraid to speak up? With two dead in deliberately triggered ...

With sweeping views, steep drop-offs, and constant exposure, this trail on Mount Baldy is one of Southern California’s most ...

The deaths of Italian Alpine skiers Matteo Franzoso and Matilde Lorenzi in the space of less than a year forced the sport to take a long, hard look at its safety procedures in the run-up to the 2026 ...

The cold snap moving into our region this weekend is prompting warnings from health officials and even forcing a ski mountain ...

Climbing this mountain in China became the most dangerous experience I have ever faced on a hike. From the very beginning, the trail demanded full focus, with steep drops, narrow paths, and exposed ...

Its dramatic peak visible from nearly every pocket of California’s Orange County, Mount Baldy is considered by many to be one of the most dangerous mountains in the U.S. In the first week of 2026 ...

If you grew up skiing on the East Coast like I did, you’ve heard every “Ice Coast” joke—and probably skied through a few icy days to match. While heading West promises bluebird skies and deeper powder ...

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 ...

GREENWATER, Wash. — Tucked away on the slopes of Crystal Mountain sits one of Washington's most unusual neighborhoods, accessible only by snowcat or chairlift in winter. Gold Hill Estates, the only ...

Cole Murphy, a 30-year-old ski patroller who “felt most alive” in the mountains, died after being swept up in an avalanche at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort on Dec. 26. Murphy was performing avalanche ...