The mountain cryosphere encompasses the frozen high-elevation environments of Earth, including glaciers, snow, permafrost, and river and lake ice. High mountain regions are essential sources of ...

Hidden mountain streams across Idaho offer quiet fishing, cool water and eager trout. Learn how to find overlooked creeks, choose simple gear and set up a creekside camp for a backcountry experience.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. As the Bridge Fire roared through the ...

Mountain High Resorts is opening a new downhill mountain bike park June 14, marking a major expansion of the popular Southern California ski destination into summer recreation. The new bike park, ...

As wildfire risk rises in the West, wildland firefighters and officials are keeping a closer eye on the high mountains – regions once considered too wet to burn. The growing fire risk in these areas ...