Puerto Natales is a small city in Chilean Patagonia and the main gateway to Torres del Paine National Park. Surrounded […] ...

The Carretera Austral winds through the dramatic landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, connecting remote communities surrounded by mountains, forests, rivers, and coastal waters. This aerial view captures ...

Salto del Claro in Chile reveals a spectacular waterfall surrounded by steep cliffs and dense green vegetation. This aerial view captures water descending through several cascades before plunging into ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 1, 2026) — Justin Minder, professor of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, is an expert in mountain weather and how terrain shapes local ...

Normally, when you climb up a mountain, it gets colder as you get higher. But that's definitely not always the case in the Bay Area, especially during the summer. Let's zoom in on Mt. Tam. Here's what ...

The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past. A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has ...

Kate Middleton took on and successfully completed Britain’s National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing three mountains in 24 hours this past weekend for a cause closely tied to her own cancer treatment.

Aspen Snowmass and Daybreaker are bringing the renowned sober morning dance party and community gathering to new heights — 11,212 feet to be exact — on Aspen Mountain Friday, July 3, for the highest ...

Mountain snow and glaciers may seem distant from the cities, farms, and communities that depend on them, but these high-elevation regions store and release water for populations far downstream. When ...

Physician Christine Ebert-Santos, whose family-practice clinic sits over 9,000 feet above sea level, is no stranger to treating patients reacting poorly to elevation. She says her patients aren’t all ...

Driving in the mountains is about much more than just taking in the scenery and enjoying the wildlife. Regardless of whether or not you drive a gas-powered or electric vehicle (EV), you will likely ...

Temperatures will remain cooler than average to start off the week and the month of June. High pressure gradually builds in this week, bringing brighter and warmer conditions as the week goes on. Low ...