The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lie in south-central Europe. The mountain range stretches approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) in a crescent shape across ...

One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is ...

Perched on a cliffside plateau that was once home to a handful of herdsmen and their animals, the 1960s purpose-built ski ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...

Jumping off a mountain strapped to a parachute on a late-season ski trip to France's Les 3 Vallees region affords ...

This lesser-known European mountain range straddling France and Spain has stunning national parks and charming villages and ...

The recent death of former biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier during a mountaineering expedition has reignited debate over whether – and under what conditions – bodies can be recovered from remote, ...

After Vince Reffet jumped off a mountain with a wingsuit and landed in a small plane in midair, his first thought was not of the incredible feat he had just pulled off, but of his friend. "Once I got ...

The Swiss Alps are famous for their breathtaking views and rich culinary heritage. Hidden away in the mountains are rustic huts that serve authentic local delicacies. These mountain huts provide a ...

Hikers visiting the Trinity Alps and Marble Mountain wilderness areas could be facing smoky conditions or worse due to multiple wildfires burning in the area. Numerous lightning-caused blazes were ...