The Higher They Climb
The story of a man driven to conquer Everest, and a view of the mountain’s transformation since his death there. nytimes.com |
Seeing Everest as the Tallest A.T.M. in the World
Why climb Everest? Because it pays to do so, according to Conrad Anker, a mountaineer who is also planning to put three boys through college. nytimes.com |
A 13-Year-Old TakesOn Everest, and Sets Off a Debate
Jordan Romero’s attempt to climb the world’s highest mountain has stimulated a rousing dialogue among climbers. nytimes.com |
Crews Search for Survivors on Mt. Hood
After a climber was found dead on a glacier, rescuers used a helicopter and plane to search for two experienced companions on Oregon’s highest mountain. nytimes.com |
Conquering 46-Part Goal, Peak by Icy Peak
For the Adirondack Winter Forty-Sixers, an elite group of mountain hikers, winter is the time to tackle the region’s 46 highest summits. nytimes.com |