MÉRIDA, Venezuela- José Betancourt, 75, climbed to the glacier of Pico Bolívar, Venezuela’s highest peak, 158 times before it ...

The best time to visit Iceland's ice caves is winter, when they are the most stable. From November to March, the temperatures make it safer to explore as the ice doesn't melt or shift unexpectedly.

Glaciers in Canada, the U.S., and the Alps have lost 12% of their volume since 2001, as heatwaves and soot drive melt rates ...

Glacial crevasses provide a unique chance for adventure seekers to explore the frozen landscapes of our planet ...

The project to climb and ski each peak has included 20 first descents, along with the advanced mountaineering skills needed ...

In the southeast corner of Iceland, black volcanic sand gives way to the gleaming expanse of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier ...

The retreat participants headed straight for the frozen expanses that yield just enough for sharpened crampons and ice tools to take hold. These walls often attract intrepid adventurers who ascend ...

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Planning a camping, hiking, and/or climbing trip? You can get geared up while keeping your dollars benefiting a business here at home. Mountain to Sound Outfitters (3602 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) just ...

While ice rinks work well for the projections, they also add a degree of difficulty, as Cirque and the “Crystal” team must ensure a venue’s ceiling isn’t too high or too low.

Bradley Ryan of Neenah, Wis. poses for a portrait with the 50-foot frozen Munising Falls duringMichigan Ice Fest at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising, Mich. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

With or without crampons, Mr Xi has a mountain to climb. Plenty of people are sceptical that the ice-and-snow economy can lead to long-term change.