Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...

At approximately four million square miles, Europe is the world's second-smallest continent. Despite its size, its largest countries (and smaller ones for that matter) host a dizzying array of ...

Europe is becoming an increasingly popular winter destination as Americans have become savvy about the more affordable lift tickets. Even when you factor in flights, mountain vacays on the continent ...

Ski resorts, cozy chalets, and all sorts of outdoor adventures await in these European mountain destinations. According to Cameron Temple, director of The Luxury Chalet Company, there’s one thing all ...

Today, the Appalachian Mountains are one of the premier hiking destinations in the U.S. With incredible landscapes and dramatic peaks, it's easy to see why people love this scenic range. However, this ...

In 2019, alpinism was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity and “shared culture made up of knowledge of the high-mountain environment, the history of the practice and associated ...