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How is instant noodles disrupting the ecology of South Korea’s tallest mountain?
At face value, instant noodles and mountains may not seem like they have a ton in common. But if yo…
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Forget Mt. Everest it's not even close to the most difficult mountains to climb, according to mountaineers
Professional mountaineers say climbing Mt. Everest is a walk in the park compared to smaller, more …
Ellyn Lapointe
Why India is building a tunnel in the world's highest mountain range
Thousands of workers are battling the elements to build India's longest tunnel in the Himalayas. B…
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Exploring India's majestic mountain peaks: A journey to the top 15
India's diverse landscape is a canvas painted with towering mountain peaks that beckon adventurers …
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Mt. Everest is an 'amateur' climb compared to these other peaks, according to a professional mountaineer
Mountaineer Garrett Madison has summited Mt. Everest 14 times. He says the world's tallest peak is …
Ellyn Lapointe
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I left my 3 kids behind to celebrate my 40th birthday on a Swiss mountain. Being alone was just what I needed.
Childcare wasn't an option, so traveling solo and having her husband look after the kids, was Wendy…
Wendy Altschuler
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A personal trainer shares 4 longevity exercises she used to help clients in their 60s climb a mountain
A gym owner climbed a mountain with clients in their 60s, and said simple exercise like rucking can…
Gabby Landsverk
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What it's like to climb up and ski down Makalu, the world's 5th-highest mountain
Adrian Ballinger became the first person to ski down Makalu, the fifth-tallest mountain in the worl…
Britney Nguyen
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I visited Dollywood's sister theme park in the Ozark mountains. The hidden gem's attractions and food were just as good as Disney's.
Located in Missouri, Silver Dollar City is Dollywood's sister theme park. It's cheap, unique, and, …
Carly Caramanna
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India and China are buying new tanks designed to fight on one of the world's highest battlefields
China and India are investing in tanks that can handle high altitudes and tough terrain amid height…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Cities to watch in 2024: People move to Provo, Utah, for mountain fun and a neighborly atmosphere
Access to hiking trails and relatively affordable homes make Provo a top destination for outdoorsy …
Dan Latu
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Mountains are collapsing: A Swiss mountain peak fell apart, sending 3.5 million cubic feet of rock into the valley below. Scientists warn climate change could make more mountains crumble.
Mt. Fluchthorn's tallest peak collapsed earlier this year, and it's just one of many crumbling exam…
Emily Swaim
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Mount Everest is 2.8 feet taller as China and Nepal finally agree on the height of the world's highest peak
The world’s highest peak just got a little taller. A joint survey by China and Nepal has concluded …
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Climber who fell into a 1,000-foot crack in one of the world's deadliest mountains was miraculously found alive
Mountaineer Anurag Maloo, 34, was trapped in the crevasse of Annapurna for three days. He is now be…
Isobel van Hagen
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2 women chasing a climbing record across 14 mountains both died in avalanches on their last peak
Two climbers vying to become the first US female to climb the world's 14 tallest mountains died on …
Thibault Spirlet
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People are selling water they claim is from Disney World's Splash Mountain ride for as much as $1,000 after it closed
Disney World's Splash Mountain ride closed for renovations on Monday. It will reopen in 2024 with a…
Rachel Askinasi
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I'm a mom of 7. I'm attempting to be the first woman in the world to summit the 2nd-highest mountain on each continent.
The mom of seven is on track to become the first woman to accomplish this milestone. She says climb…
Kelly Burch
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The US can't grow its way out of its $33 trillion debt mountain, research group says
The US debt-to-GDP ratio is on track to hit a new record by 2029, according to researchers from the…
Jennifer Sor
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The snowy peak of Kanchenjunga can now be seen from a 100 km away because the slump in global energy demand has cleared the skies
Less energy consumption from fossil fuels, especially in the aviation sector, means fewe…
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Record-setting mountaineer and mom of 7 — shares how she fits exercise into her hectic schedule
Jenn Drummond started climbing mountains in 2020, inspired by a near-death experience. She said she…