That teenage boy could not have imagined that one day he would climb the highest mountain on Earth — not once, but 18 times.

Matt and I walk at a casual pace into the Flatirons, packs full of gear. The pine-scented air is warm and dusty as we cross the Mesa Trail and follow the meandering path into Fern Canyon. For now, the ...

Once above the halfway point, about 1,000 feet up the wall, the angle steepens to just beyond vertical. The comfy ledges disappear and with every upward move the void below becomes heavier and harder ...

“Greetings from Briançon,” read the WhatsApp message, along with a photo of my friend Magda holding a coffee mug and smiling widely. Two other photos showcased a crystal clear mountain sunrise where ...