Mountains draw travelers in for a variety of activities year-round. Some even seem to define a region. Take, for example, the Alps -- an iconic range that traverses western Europe. Similarly, a ...

Helicopters and over 20 rescuers were able to save the hikers. Two hikers who were stranded for three days after falling down a snowy cliff were rescued on Monday near Idyllwild, California, the ...

"The snow helped cushion the fall," a fire department official said. Three patients were airlifted to safety without serious injury after their small plane crashed into a snowy mountain in ...

A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns. A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian ...