| Sir Edmund Hillary What makes the news of Sir Edmund Hillary’s death so moving was his modesty, the sense of a civilian heroism held in reserve apart from one great moment. nytimes.com |
Todd Skinner, a Pioneer of Free Climbing, Dies at 47 Todd Skinner was an internationally renowned rock climber who made first ascents on dozens of the world’s most treacherous routes and shared those adventures as a motivational speaker. nytimes.com |
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 |
K2 and Its Consequences One inevitable measure of a mountain is simply how often climbers escape with their lives. By that standard, K2 stands almost alone in the world. nytimes.com |
Getting Exercise on St. Thomas (Bird’s-Eye Views Are a Bonus) If you’re looking for something more thrilling than lying on the beach, perhaps you should try the island’s newest activity: rock climbing. travel.nytimes.com |