Mountaineering

Lofoten, Norway, a High-Latitude Version of Paradise

This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer views for miles and deep fjords to sail.

By Caroline Van Hemert

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Hiking the Cactus to Clouds Route in Palm Springs, Calif.

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.

By Dina Mishev and Max Whittaker

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4 Climbers Are Found Dead on Mont Blanc in the French Alps

The climbers from Italy and South Korea were found on Tuesday after they went missing three days earlier during a period of bad weather on the peak.

By Amanda Holpuch

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Man Lost on Corporate Retreat Is Rescued After Freezing Night in the Rockies

Steve Stephanides of Florida stopped to take a break while his colleagues continued up a mountain trail, the authorities said. He got lost on his way back and was found the next day by rescue teams.

By Hank Sanders