Colombia's 5,000m Peaks: Can You Climb Them Legally? Which One is Highest?
After a recent story, several readers asked us whether a restricted area in Colombia was open to climbers again. Here's what ...
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Sierra Nevada National Park
The Sierra Nevada Mountains are part of Sierra Nevada ... During the summer, lifts transport visitors to some of the park's highest peaks, including Veleta (the tallest after Mulhacén) and ...
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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: 10 Highest Peaks in US
among the highest in the United States. These mountains, from the Rockies to the Sierra Nevada, signify geological diversity and human exploration. Beyond their heights, they symbolize a deep ...
Everything You Need To Know About Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail
One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It ...
The Sierra Nevada Just Had an ‘Epic Snow Day’
The mountain range straddling California and Nevada has had mostly warm storms this winter. Finally, a cold one has piled up ...
‘High’ avalanche danger prompts warning for Tahoe region. Which areas are at risk?
The includes the entire greater Lake Tahoe area, the Sierra Avalanche Center said. The Sierra Avalanche Center measures the ...
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Why your trick to avoid traffic in Tahoe for ski week won’t work
A major storm could deliver 2 to 4 feet of snow to the highest peaks along the Sierra Nevada crest by Friday, which is Valentine’s Day. “We’re sandwiched between some really cold air ...
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SAVING THE SIERRA NEVADA RED FOX
high-elevation reaches of the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade Mountains. Born into one of three color phases (red, black or cross), they’re distinguishable from other native foxes by their ...