Erik Weihenmayer, renowned for being the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, will speak at the University of Arizona's Commencement on May 16. Known for ...

The treacherous Khumbu Icefall has opened on Mount Everest. The highest mountain in the world stands 29,029 feet. Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet bo ...

Mount Everest towers more than 29,000 feet above sea level.

The Norwegian mountaineer discusses her ongoing search for Tenjen “Lama” Sherpa and Gina Rzucidlo, her mixed feelings on ...

From Nasa missions to scaling Everest, Scott Parazynski shares his inspiring journey – and his advice for adventurers on how ...

I want to try to encourage people to go and try challenges like this — not to let their disabilities or illnesses limit them, ...

For as long as he can remember, former Aurora resident Brian O’Malley has aimed high.

Scientists have discovered the exact point where gravity is weakest on Earth, leaving people feeling "lighter". After ...

The steep trail near the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was covered in inches of spongy fallen needles and peppered with ankle-twisting pine cones. It was also shady, which felt remarkable ...

After reaching Everest base camp a few years ago ... home after a seven day trek scaling the highest free-standing mountain above sea level, at 5,895m or 19,341ft. Chloe said: "Summit day was a very ...