| Nepal Puts Everest Off Limits During China’s Olympic Torch Relay in May Both routes to the world’s highest peak are scheduled to be off limits this spring, as Beijing strives to inaugurate the summer Olympic Games free of pro-Tibetan protests. 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 |
Japanese Climbers Die on Tibet Mountain Three Japanese climbers were killed while on an expedition to reach the summit of a sacred mountain in Tibet. nytimes.com |
Avalanches Kill 7 in Northern Italy Three rescuers were among the dead in one accident, and a 14-year-old German skier died in another. nytimes.com |
The Eerie Splendor Of Devils Tower Article on guided crack-climbing journey up face of Devils Tower in Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming; photos; maps query.nytimes.com |