A polar blast originating in Antarctica is headed towards southeastern Australia.

For writer Tom Lounsbury, it was a real pleasure seeing two gentlemen he considers good friends being inducted into the ...

Alpine ecosystems are especially vulnerable to climate change, and many of them are already experiencing rapid warming that ...

Plants are sprouting from the ground earlier and earlier once the snow has disappeared. This is now happening on average six ...

Following the undulating roller-coaster trail along the southern slope of the Val Ferret, it’s as if we’ve died and gone to ...

Ever wondered what your favorite ski trails look like in the summer? Or what beautiful views you might have missed while ...

Index Town Wall in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest features hundreds of granite routes including classics like ‘Godzilla ...

The study takes into account air samples and their biological content collected at Mount Helmos, an alpine area located in Greece. The mountain reaches an altitude of 2,350 m, has frequent cloud ...

T. Stoeck et al., Protistan diversity in the Arctic: A case of paleoclimate shaping modern biodiversity? PLoS One 2, e728 (2007).

The town maintains a serene, alpine vibe that’s perfect for slow travel and ... The landscape is pure postcard material: snow-laden trees, foggy pine trails, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas.