Topic: Mountaineering

Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Environmentalists

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.

Top 8 Putin moments: From Harley-riding bad boy to Formula One driver

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is known for his displays of athletic prowess and daring feats, as well as the occasional croon before an audience. His visit this week to a Russian youth camp did not disappoint. Here are some of his most notable romps throughout Russia.

Top 10 real-life adventure stories

What’s the best way to enjoy the summer: A cookout in the backyard? A trip to the beach? These are nice, but look no further than reading a non-fiction adventure book. It’s by far the best way to immerse yourself in another world. Check out this list to see some of the best titles in this excellent genre.

The Oscars 2011: How real are the reality-based Best Picture nominees?

Four of the 10 features on the Best Picture slate are based on real characters and events: The King’s Speech, The Fighter, The Social Network, and 127 Hours. Here are some facts behind the true-life stories contending for this year’s Best Picture Academy Award.

Top 6 most triumphant stories of 2010

Most 2010 lists of major news will include the Gulf oil spill, the Haiti earthquake, the Republican midterm election sweep, and WikiLeaks. But we saw many events that also inspired or amazed or brought a smile. Here's our top 6 list.

The Wildest Dream: movie review

In 'The Wildest Dream,' climber Conrad Anker retraces George Mallory's Everest expedition at the turn of century, complete with hobnail boots and big overcoats.

Reviews of ‘Blind Descent’ and ‘No Way Down’

Inside the dangerous worlds of climbers and cavers.

Climate change may cause Alps to become more dangerous, study suggests

Climate change may cause the Alps to see more heat waves, floods and avalanches, making the famous peaks more dangerous for mountaineers and skiers.

Jordan Romero, 13, summits Everest: How young is too young?

Jordan Romero became the youngest to ever scale Everest, the world's tallest mountain Saturday. Teens around the world are setting new adventure records - and prompting questions about risk and maturity.

Three Cups of Tea

In K2 aftermath, lessons learned

Veteran climbers say the mountaineers were highly experienced, but point out several factors that contributed to the tragedy in which 11 died.

Three Cups of Tea

Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest mountain.

Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest mountain.

IMAX 'Alps' a cold adventure

The film chronicles a real mountain-climbing adventure in Switzerland.

Sir Edmund Hillary on top of the world

For kids: more about the first known man to reach the top of Mt. Everest.