Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
Category: Mountains
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430 Inches of Snow and an $89 Lift Ticket: Wolf Creek’s Laid-Back Appeal
The family-owned mountain is a throwback to an earlier era of skiing, with no on-mountain lodging, few crowds and modest amenities.
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Weddings at the Edge of the World: on Mount Everest, the Rockies and in the Cozumel Channel.
How far would you go for your wedding? These adventurous couples trekked to Mount Everest base camp, skied down the Rockies and swam in the Cozumel Channel to say “I do.”
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In the Dolomites, a 7-Day Trail-Running Adventure
The limestone pinnacles and green meadows of one of the most scenic mountain ranges on earth provide the backdrop to a seven-day adventure in Italy.
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Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
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A Race Up the World’s Tallest Mountains, and for Gender Equality
The New York Times – Sports:Kristin Harila, a novice explorer, is looking to summit the world’s highest peaks in less than 6 months. Paperwork got in the way in her first attempt.
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The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Sports:Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
The New York Times – Travel:Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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A New Zealand Road Trip: Wine, Salmon and Stunning Views
The New York Times – Travel:A road trip on the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
The New York Times – Travel:Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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8 New Hotels for Winter Enthusiasts in the U.S. and Europe
The New York Times – Travel:For those looking to get away to the cold, new and reimagined hotels in New England, the Alps and beyond offer stylish accommodations near the snow.