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Mountain rescue teams rappel down to give first aid to hiker who tripped and fell over 100 feet from challenging trail in Alaska - but could not save him
The 64-year old man had been hiking Alaska's Salmon Creek trail, an out-and-back route that passes over abandoned railroads and uneven terrain
American climber claims to be first to solo the most brutal line on Denali, the tallest mountain in the US, but labels the Alaska Range a "hellscape" after punishing 53-day trip
The Slovak Direct route has seen fewer than 20 ascents since the 1980s
The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour
The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia
Aurora Borealis dazzles hikers in Alaska - here’s how you can catch a glimpse for yourself
The spectacular natural phenomenon paints the skies around the North Pole with glowing multi-colored lights - follow our top tips for the best view
The most beautiful mountains in the world: from K2 to the Matterhorn and beyond
We celebrate 11 of the most beautiful mountains in the world: from the Alaskan wilds and remote Greenland to the giants of the Karakorum and Himalayas
Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump
The peak was known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Obama changed it in recognition of its 10,000 year old original Alaskan name
"The ferocity of bears is real" – Fat Bear Week off to grizzly start after shocked viewers witness deadly battle in the wild
The 2024 Fat Bear Week Bracket Reveal has been postponed following the incident
Man killed by moose while trying to photograph its calves "was not a hapless fool"
The Alaska resident was killed on his own property in Homer
