Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents have occurred in recent years. Four hikers died there just before the season's ...

Here, you will find a brief introduction to some of the different climbing routes on Mt. Rainier. As Mt. Rainier sits in a National Park, climbers simply need a permit issued through the Park ...

Climbing season on Mount Everest was delayed 12 days this year due to treacherous conditions on the section of the climb ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--At the foot of Mount Fuji, prayers for safety in the upcoming climbing season extended to a growing concern. The number of climbers on Japan’s highest peak is ...