Explore our collection of 186 mountains articles, featuring expert guides, insider tips, and unforgettable experiences.
Standing at the rim of an active volcano, feeling the earth rumble beneath your feet while sulfurous plumes rise into the tropical air, is an experience that fundamentally changes your...
There's something magical about Maine that goes beyond the postcard-perfect coastline most travelers flock to. As someone who's summited peaks across three continents, I've developed a particular fondness for the...
The human brain responds powerfully to elevation—both literal and metaphorical. Standing 2,300 feet above Rio de Janeiro on my first morning atop Pedra Bonita, watching hang gliders launch themselves into...
Standing at 1,618 meters above the turquoise Pacific, Mount Humboldt represents the crown jewel of New Caledonia's alpine landscape. As someone who's traversed Arctic tundra and Alpine passes, I found...
Standing at the edge of Lake Superior, watching the morning mist roll off what appears to be a massive stone giant in repose, I'm reminded why I abandoned my climate-controlled...
There's something profoundly humbling about standing at the base of a mountain, feeling dwarfed by geological forces that have shaped our world for millions of years. While Albany, Georgia isn't...
At -32°C with the wind howling across Kamiskotia Snow Resort's summit, most tourists have retreated to their cabins. But for those of us who've spent decades traversing Arctic landscapes, this...
The first time my boots hit the dirt paths of Skiathos, I knew I'd found something special. This isn't your typical Greek island experience of just beaches and ouzo (though...
Growing up in Hawaii, mountains meant something entirely different to me – lush, tropical, and often shrouded in mist. But Boulder's Flatirons? They're a whole different beast – dramatic slabs...
After fifteen years orchestrating entertainment on luxury cruise liners, trading the endless ocean for New Mexico's rugged mountain terrain felt like swapping a tuxedo for hiking boots—surprisingly comfortable once you...
There's something magical about waking up in a bustling city, then finding yourself surrounded by pristine wilderness just hours later. After nearly drowning in Colorado's roaring rapids years ago, I've...
The intersection of natural and human-designed patterns has always fascinated me, and few regions offer such a rich tapestry of both as the area surrounding Wilmington, Delaware. As the autumn...
Five days ago, I was standing at 4,680 meters on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, my lungs burning and my weathered face pelted by wind, thinking: *This beats the hell out...
The first time I witnessed sunrise from the Ngong Hills outside Nairobi, I was struck by the same awe I felt during those childhood camping trips in rural Canada. There's...
There's something about the Appalachian Mountains that reminds me of the Japanese concept of *mono no aware*—an acute awareness of the transience of things and the bittersweet feeling it evokes....
Having spent the last three years navigating India's vibrant landscapes, I sometimes find myself nostalgic for the dramatic topographical shifts of Southern California. Growing up in Oklahoma's flatlands never prepared...
After years of hauling freight across America's highways, I've developed a sixth sense for finding the perfect vantage points and hidden routes. Now that I'm stationed in Tokyo teaching Japanese...
There's something magical about a place that refuses to announce itself loudly. Montpelier, the smallest state capital in America, carries itself with the quiet confidence of a masterpiece hung in...
The first time I stepped out of Billings Logan International Airport, I was struck by the deceptive flatness. Don't be fooled—this eastern Montana city sits like a coiled spring at...
There's something about autumn in the Rhodope Mountains that speaks to the soul. The ancient forests ablaze with gold and crimson, morning mist clinging to valleys where legends of Orpheus...
