It may be ranked intermediate to expert by the Department of Conservation (aka DOC) but at just 33km the Routeburn can be ...

K2 has often flashed its savage side. One of the most famous disasters came in the summer of 1995. We examine the 1995 K2 ...

Learn how and when to tie these five knots for backpacking that should be in every hiker and camper's repertoire.

Spanning 11,000 sq km of protected, pristine wilderness, Jasper National Park offers a one-of-a-kind destination for stargazers.

The question was whether Geraint Thomas could carry his body over cobbled track and hard hills, whether he could climb into ...

Thousands of climbers attempt to summit the roof of Africa each year. Here's what it's like to be one of them.

Picking up the camera in the late 19th century, clearness of vision, sharpness and luminosity define the pioneering mountain ...

Jean-Christophe Lafaille was well-known for his bold, often solo ascents of 8,000m peaks. But his brilliant career ended on ...

Much like the best lightweight hiking boots and shoes, they use technical features to give that locked-in feel – clever lace ...

Meiringen, a hidden gem in the Swiss Alps, offers a serene escape with breathtaking mountain views and the famous Reichenbach Falls. A sunset walk through its charming streets showcases historic Swiss ...

A man has completed the challenge of a lifetime by reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, completing the final stretch in ...

A mystery 'Danish' camper was staying in a tent close to the scenes of the murders of Saad Al-Hilli and his family in 2012 and Belgium tourist Xavier Baligant in 2011. Police fear he could be the ...