On Tuesday, Feb. 20, a 73-year-old man fell while ice climbing on Pitchoff Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks. The call came into Ray Brook Dispatch at 1:20 pm, stating that the climber from ...

A longtime New York forest ranger and trans advocate was killed Thursday night after falling more than 1,000 feet while attempting to climb a steep cliff in Alaska, officials said. Robbi Mecus, 52, of ...

This article is part of an effort to resurface Globe readers’ most loved stories or timeless reports you might have missed. It was originally published on Feb. 29, 2024. It was updated on June 19, ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Over three million Americans ice climb every year according to the Outdoor Industry Association, up from just 50,000 participants in the early 2000s. “Anybody can ice climb,” said ...

Less than two hours from Chicago, there lies a hidden and frozen gem that draws adventure seekers from all over the country. At Wildcat Canyon at Starved Rock State Park, frozen waterfalls are just ...