| Outside Las Vegas, a Game of Skill Red Rock Canyon, a barren, craggy park half an hour west of Las Vegas, is home to more than 2,000 climbing routes. travel.nytimes.com |
Pair Regain Speed Mark in Ascent of El Capitan Two rock climbers, Hans Florine and Yuji Hirayama, broke the record for the fastest ascent of a 2,900-foot wall in Yosemite. nytimes.com |
Pushing Forward After a Heart Transplant Like any mountaineer, Kelly Perkins depends on heart and nerve to reach a summit. What sets her apart is that the heart she relies on is not her own. nytimes.com |
Ready to Climb the Walls? Here’s a Better Alternative A rock-climbing adventure in the White Mountains of New Hampshire provides thrilling views and a break from sibling squabbles. travel.nytimes.com |
Deadly Summit An American climber recounts some of the most dramatic attempts on the peak of K2. nytimes.com |