Strong winds blowing snow off of Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. (Getty Images/Sean ...

The helicopter's pilot, a local doctor, a tour guide and two tourists from the Czech Republic were killed in the fiery crash, ...

The trio was “reported overdue” on Monday, Dec. 2, after failing to return from their attempt to climb Aoraki Mount Cook Robin Whalley/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Three people, ...

When you think of the tallest mountains on Earth, Mount Everest probably comes to mind. But what if we told you that the real ...

Two experienced hikers were rescued from the tallest mountain in the Northeast after a whiteout snowstorm stranded them at about 5,000 feet on Sunday, authorities said. Kathyrn McKee, 51, of ...

If you were totally ignorant of England’s geography and new to its national parks, you’d probably first head for the Peak District in search of its tallest mountains. You’d find relatively nice hills ...

One of the world's top endurance athletes just blazed through California on his bicycle, stopping only to hike up each of the state's 14,000-foot peaks, and setting an incredible High Sierra speed ...

While each of the four nations that comprise the United Kingdom boast mountain regions of their own, Scotland’s high places are the highest, most extensive and the most spectacular. The country’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In just over a month, Spanish mountaineer Kilian Jornet climbed 72 summits over 14,000 feet in the contiguous U.S.

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

Our team set out for Japan's highest peak, which rises more than 12,000 feet. ABC News Coordinating Producer Christopher Godburn details his journey climbing Mount Fuji in Japan with his team after ...

Google Maps’ Street View is becoming less and less about photographing the road to grandma’s house and more about getting you off the road entirely. The tech giant’s latest project, unveiled today, ...