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A 66-year-old hiker who fell on a remote New Hampshire trail was airlifted to safety after spending a night in the mountains. The successful rescue showcases the quick response of emergency teams in challenging terrain.
Volunteers in Vermont's Green Mountains have spent four years building and maintaining an entire network of mountain bike trails designed specifically for adaptive riders. The trails allow people with disabilities to experience the same thrills and challenges as any mountain biker.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
Legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana will attempt a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn this Saturday during UFC Freedom 250. What started as a wild pitch became reality when UFC chief Dana White brought the idea to President Trump.
Shawnee Mountain turned pink for the 10th year running, rallying the community around cancer survivors and patients. The annual Paint the Mountain Pink fundraiser brought skiers, snowboarders, and supporters together for a cause that's touched countless lives.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
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Scientists are using stoneflies and tadpoles to monitor Table Mountain's hidden rivers. The ancient mountain works like a giant sponge, slowly filtering water that feeds Cape Town long after the rain stops.
Two unprepared hikers walked away alive after one plunged 400 meters down an icy mountain gully in Poland's Tatra Mountains. Twenty rescuers used drones and thermal imaging to locate and save both men in a dramatic nine-hour nighttime operation.
Rangers at Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park just welcomed a new baby mountain gorilla, marking another win in one of conservation's greatest comeback stories. The global mountain gorilla population has grown from near extinction to over 1,000 individuals today.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
A young climber combined her lifelong training in classical Indian dance with mountaineering by performing Bharatanatyam at Everest Base Camp as a prayer before her ascent. The deeply personal moment has touched thousands online who saw it as a beautiful blend of art and adventure.
A vanished ocean shaped Central Asia's mountains millions of years ago, long before the Himalayas rose. New research reveals how ancient tectonic forces created dramatic landscapes that dinosaurs once roamed.
Critically endangered mountain bongos are flying home to Kenya after years in Czech zoos, bringing fresh hope to a species with fewer than 100 left in the wild. This carefully coordinated wildlife rescue could help save these stunning striped antelopes from extinction.
A Japanese company is putting promising new solar technology to the ultimate test by sending it up one of the world's highest mountains. The lightweight panels will power real expedition equipment in extreme conditions where traditional gear struggles.
When two unprepared hikers collapsed from severe hypothermia on Mount Lafayette, volunteer rescue teams braved dangerous conditions through the night to bring them home safely. One young man who arrived unresponsive regained consciousness after hours of dedicated care.
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White underwent successful surgery after being shot in the ankle early Monday and says nothing will stop him from "spreading peace and joy to the world." His positive attitude and determination to make the most of his recovery are inspiring fans and teammates alike.
Mountain gorillas are making an extraordinary comeback, rebounding from near extinction to over 1,000 individuals. This rare conservation win shows what's possible when science, protection, and community work together.
Just a few occasional visits from mountain lions transformed an entire suburban nature preserve near San Francisco. The surprising discovery shows that powerful ecological changes can happen in small protected areas, not just vast wilderness.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
After vanishing in the 1400s, white storks are making a comeback across Britain as researchers study how to bring them home for good. The effort could signal healing for the country's struggling wetlands and farmland ecosystems.
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