Their designs have brightened up Nepal’s roads for generations, leaving a lasting impression on locals and visitors to the ...

Whether George Mallory, in the summer of 1924, made it to the summit of Everest or not remains a matter of rigorous debate in mountaineering circles. One thing however that can’t be denied, argued, or ...

Mountaineering holidays are where walking ends and something bigger begins. Whether it’s your first time roping up in the Alps or a long-held ambition to stand on a high-altitude summit, there’s a ...

While fashion sense isn’t at the forefront of an adventurer, explorer, climber or survival expert’s mind when they’re planning their next expedition, it’s an undeniable fact that having the right ...

Switzerland has over 65,000km of exceptional walking trails, weaving through flower strewn meadows and riverside woodlands, to high mountain passes and jagged peaks. With well-maintained paths, clear ...

September is results season. Teenagers up and down the country are clutching GCSEs and A-levels, plotting gap years, ski seasons and backpacking routes through Southeast Asia. But these days, they are ...

Mountain bikers love finding new descents and trails that have not been flooded with riders; routes that still have an aura of mystery about them. Switzerland’s Saas Valley in the southern canton of ...

In the rural hills of the Luberon, you’ll spot signs warning hikers what to do if they encounter a patou - the huge white sheepdogs that guard local livestock. The advice is as counterintuitive as it ...

Red Bull have agreed to pay out over $13 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising with the slogan ...

Free climbers are among the most technically impressive climbers on the planet. Taking on some of the most difficult grades in the world, these athletes are truly to be admired for their skill and ...

Not all waves are created equal. The way a wave breaks depends on what lies beneath the surface — sand, rock, coral, or even man-made reefs — and that determines how it behaves, how powerful it feels, ...

When looking for a pet, most people play it safe and opt for a cat, dog, or the scaly serenity of a goldfish. Shit, some people like to push the boat about and get a rat, or a terrapin. However, Steve ...