As scientific discovery made the impossible possible, many Europeans were gripped by the desire to explore the world. Expeditions made to all corners of the world became the stuff of legends and upper ...

Japanese climber Junko Tabei was part of an-woman team climbing Mount Everest. Despite almost being crushed in an avalanche, ...

The ideal time for paragliding in Switzerland is spring and summers when weather conditions are perfect. Between April and ...

Schwarzsee: Embrace spirituality by visiting the historic Maria zum Schnee chapel. Hiking options are available too ...

Despite the extraordinary feats of Tabei and many other adventurous women, sexism and misogyny in mountaineering have ...

Meanwhile, on the Tibetan side of the mountain, Tabei’s team had competition ... These included the first ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn by an all-women’s team in 1967, and ...

Junko Tabei's summit of Everest on May 16, 1975 was not her hardest battle. It took her a lifetime to be acknowledged as a true pioneer.

Disney’s new waterfront resort will be built next to SeaWorld, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World theme parks on Yas Island ...

In the early 1970s, when summers in the area were quiet and many people left town, Bert Melsness was working in heavy ...