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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

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The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California

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.

By Peter Eavis

Colorado Mountains Skiing Snow and Snowstorms Travel and Vacations

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.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli