We all know people who begin whatever they begin with a great burst of enthusiasm, but it doesn’t last.  When the obstacles come or the going gets tough, these people tend to throw in the towel and ...

In college, he enjoyed climbing. Later, he climbed the Matterhorn, an experience that changed his life. “There was a storm, and he thought he was going to die, and he had an encounter with God that ...

Ultra Ultra-Athlete Kilian Jornet is a Spanish professional ultra-trail runner and ski mountaineer – but that doesn’t ...

Switzerland is among the most stunning and naturally blessed countries in the world. The nation is dotted with some evergreen ...

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The Matterhorn and Switzerland are inseparably linked to each other. The pyramid shaped colossus of a mountain, which is very difficult to climb, is said to be the most-photographed mountain in the ...

Whatever the reason, climbing has boomed in popularity around the world. "I've seen so many people getting into outdoor climbing over the last 20 years," says Australian climber and photographer ...