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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

Beaches Cable Cars and Trams Content Type: Service Ferries Lake Como (Italy) Lecco (Italy) Mountains Travel and Vacations

Cheap Ways to Enjoy Lake Como, Italy

Stars like George Clooney frequent this scenic corner of northern Italy, but you might be surprised by how affordable it can be. Here’s an insider’s guide.

By Valeriya Safronova

Alpine Skiing Deaths (Obituaries) France Mountains Records and Achievements Saudan, Sylvain (1936-2024) Skiing Switzerland

Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87

His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Content Type: Service Mountaineering Mountains Skiing Travel and Vacations

How to Avoid and Reduce the Symptoms of Altitude Sickness

Headaches, nausea and insomnia can spoil a ski trip or trek, and in extreme cases, the thin air can even be dangerous. Here’s how you can reduce symptoms, and what warning signs to watch for.

By Megan McCrea