Mount Everest, the highest summit on the planet, has become an enduring symbol of adventure and human capabilities. Its dangerous conditions and deadly allure have motivated filmmakers to explore the ...

As any true adventurer knows, not every night can be spent under the stars in a national park, or clinging to the side of a big wall in a portaledge. Some nights are meant to be spent cuddled up with ...

IS THERE ANYONE whiter than Chris O’Donnell? I mean, the guy makes Opie Taylor look like Ol’ Dirty Bastard. When he played Robin in Batman and Robin he actually seemed too much like a comic-book ...

Hollywood and climbing generally don’t go well together. While there are occasional climbing-themed films that don’t suck, more often than not Hollywood movies centering on climbing are written by ...

GoPro Mountain Games organizers and USA Climbing announced Wednesday that Olympic athletes have signed up to compete in the debut speed climbing competitions at this year’s event June 5-8. These new ...

"Girl Climber," a new film screening at the Outside Festival this weekend, captures the grit and complexity of one of America's top climbers. Yes, Girl Climber has an oversimplified title. But it’s ...

"Not everyone's going to be able to make it up." Hulu has unveiled the official trailer for Memphis to the Mountain, a new three-part documentary series - now streaming on Hulu as of this weekend. An ...

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