MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — KGW’s Pat Dooris recently climbed to the summit of Mount Hood with the help of several members from Portland Mountain Rescue. Even on the S Side route, the upper portion of the ...

A PREVIOUS report 1 discussed mountaineering accidents and their causation. The present report outlines preventive measures that mountain climbers can take to ensure their enjoying this sport safely.

American alpinist Steve House has created a free video series entitled Alpine Principles to teach the climbing community how to make better decisions in the mountains. One of the world’s leading ...

Mountain Rescue Aspen is preparing to launch a Peak Awareness program that educates hikers and mountaineers about safety steps they should take (see related story). MRA members Doug Paley and David ...

Climbing a rock face, opening a new route and rejoicing when you reach the summit: this is mountaineering, a challenge against the mountain and against yourself whether it’s on rock, snow, ice or ...