Kirk Keeler decided to channel his energy into a bigger cause – raising awareness about the importance of cancer screenings by scaling Half Dome.

To hike Half Dome, the trail is about 14 to 16 miles long and features elevation gains totaling 4,800 feet (for reference, the elevation gain on the Mist Trail is between 1,000 and 2,000 feet ...

Through images, memorabilia and historic equipment, you'll learn about rock climbing, starting from 1869 to now. Among the many displays, there are artifacts from the first ascents of Half Dome ...

These five places in California's wilderness are jaw-droppingly beautiful but stealthily treacherous, taking the lives of ...

Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes.

An overly optimistic projection on the financial model that clearly puts this county at risk,” Cuyahoga County Executive ...

Carstensz Pyramid, the lowest and least-known of the Seven Summits, attracts an increasing number of those hoping to climb ...

Still without Norman Powell and Ben Simmons, they have 18 regular-season games left to try and climb back into the top six in ...

Tanner Wanish is a rising name in the climbing world, celebrated for his jaw-dropping endurance feats and record-breaking ...

It is also a magnet for ambitious explorers attempting to complete the steep 16-mile round-trip hike up Half Dome or scale the 7,573 feet granite face of El Capitan. Each year, park rangers and ...

Whether you're looking for a challenging summit, a waterfall oasis, or a swimming hole, these treks represent some of the ...