Hiking and climbing
Treks from the Inca Trail to Kilimanjaro, and climbs from the Tetons to Everest.
Meandering The Mountains For Minimal Money
Are you a mountain or ocean person? Many of us fall into one or the other category, although we can't all live in areas with such scenic views.
Plan Your National Parks Adventure
Searching for adventure doesn't mean you have to travel around the world. There are countless adventures waiting right here at home, in the US National Parks.
Active Vacation in Las Vegas: Hiking the Grand Canyon
Many of us plan to travel to Las Vegas with only one thing in mind: gambling. Others want to get hitched the Vegas way and some just want to see the shows.
Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail
The views along the Pacific Coast Highway in California are a spectacular sight to see via an automobile.
Red Top Mountain State Park
Red Top Mountain State Park - Great family state park in Georgia Looking for a more mild adventure locale for a weekend of family fun? Why not check out Red Top Mountain State Park?
Backpacking the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
Many would say the the Himalays have some of the best hiking in the world. If that’s the case, then the Annapurna Circuit may very well be the best backpacking trip ever.
Hiking the Inca Trail
Anyone who visits Southern Peru is sure to visit the wonder that is Machu Picchu. Many of these visitors take the easy route accessing a starting point by train that drops them off relatively close…
Backpacking in the Adirondacks
The fall views from the Adirondacks are what postcards are made from. Spend a few days backpacking here during the fall months and you will know what it feels like to be “at one with nature.” If you…
Mountain Wingsuits
If you have ever dreamed about flying, and I don’t mean a plane, you might want try your luck at wingsuit flying.
Climbing in the Grand Tetons
If you are thinking about going climbing in the Grand Tetons of Wyoming, theres one name you need to know; Exum Mountain Guides.
Cell Phone Tower on Everest
I know that if I were to ever climb Mount Everest, one of my main concerns would be whether or not I would have cell phone reception.
Machame Route Up Mount Kilimanjaro
The Machame route up Mount Kilimanjaro is a popular route with many hikers and backpackers who want to take their time reaching the summit.
Unmanned rescue flight on Everest - Coming Soon?
Think Everest is crowded these days? All the adventuring magazines have been telling us that in recent years, with tales of horror and inexperienced climbers losing their lives without any assistance…
Apocolypto for Real: Trekking the Mayan Backcountry
A few options for possible side trips on next month's adventure to the Mayan Trail in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and beyond have come to my attention: One is the great mystery of El Mirador , a ruin…
Memorial for a Climbing Pioneer
Todd Skinner was a pioneer in the sport of free-climbing who will be sorely missed.
24 Hours of Moab
This weekend, a little section of eastern Utah will be the site of a massive viral infection. The Virus is mountain biking, and it only lasts for 24 hours.
Hitch50 - Hitchhiking to 50 state capitals in 50 days or less
If you thought Dean Karnazes running 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states was crazy, these guys have lost it on a totally different level.
14ers - Colorado's Wiliest Teens
Colorado's 14ers are some of the more popular climbs in the Rockies, and that popularity is wearing on them a bit.
There's Caves Under Them Thar Trees!
Spelunkers have always had to carry the burden of the hobby with by far the ugliest name and some pretty rough hobbying conditions: Dark, musty, wet, dirty, dangerous, and of course - the guano.
Getting to know Moab
On this first trip to Moab, we've been very pleased. There's a lot of rivalry, or at least there should be in my mind, between Moab and Taos.
The Great Boulder Smack-fest
This is the second time I've seen a reference to a kind of building disillusion with Boulder, Colorado , its scene, its reputation, and everything else about it.