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Charging 600 yuan ($83) for daytime climbs and 700 yuan for nighttime hikes, Chen and his climbing companions assist tourists ...

Lupe is a 14-year-old American Dingo living in Rapid City. If you saw her on a street corner with her owner, Stephen Lunde, ...

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Mountaineers who enter national parks without permission or fail to carry proper snow and climbing equipment could face fines or be banned for up to three years, the National Park Service warned. The ...

Mountaineers could be fined or banned from entering national parks for up to three years if they enter parks without ...

A squad of climbers, steeled by ascents in the Tetons, made a historic Himalayan climb in 1963, even after the mountain ...

Meteora is a climber's dream-come-true, where climbing enthusiasts can enjoy the unique combination of history and natural ...

If you choose to uphill ski within the boundaries of a resort, you'll need to review applicable policies first. Some ski ...

The perfect way to end your day is on a hike with the best sunset views in Washington. Here are seven trails in the Evergreen ...