Steeped in skiing history, Chamonix, France, might well be one of the most famous ski towns on the planet. That’s for good ...

Malta has long been a popular beach getaway for Brits, but its history is complex and fascinating. Will Renwick digs a little ...

As a member of the American Female Moral Reform Society (AFMRS), a group dedicated to preventing prostitution in cities in the early and mid-19th century, Prior was uniquely equipped to help women ...

Lauinier Bonilla, a 20-year-old construction worker, died after falling from the 19th floor of a high-rise in Atlanta without wearing a safety harness. The incident occurred at "The Mitchell ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

This popular pastime is called armchair mountaineering ... history of climbing on one of the world’s most feared alpine faces. The sheer face, nicknamed the Mordwand (Murder Wall), was a much-coveted ...

They competed in four snow disciplines: Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Ski Mountaineering (SkiMo), and Snowboarding ... “Every snow sport, including snowboarding, is costly. Athletes need equipment, ...