Factors like vegetation, wind, temperature, and activity can all influence an avalanche. But slope is the most critical ...

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Trails such as the Nakasendo Trail combine history with natural splendor, allowing the hikers to explore ancient post towns ...

With glacier-clad peaks rising almost vertically from thickly forested valleys, the North Cascades are often called the American Alps ... hoary marmots sunbathe. Mountain goats clamber on rock ...

The Transylvanian Alps provide visitors with abundant wildlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and quaint villages—without the ...

Switzerland has some of the most spectacular views in the whole of Europe, but even the best photos and most detailed ...

Mountain running in Switzerland ... It also meant tapping into years of experience, hours pouring over maps, and plenty of logistical planning. Finding the best trails in the Alps led us to iconic ...