A young man from China found himself in a peculiar situation on Mount Fuji. He was rescued twice in just four days. It all began when he was airlifted from near the summit due to altitude sickness. He was a 27-year-old student living in Japan. This event took place in April. The mountain's trails a
Mountain highways are tough to navigate and even tougher to keep safe. The main issue is that it's hard to predict where crashes might happen. This is because there's not enough data and the data that does exist is tricky to analyze. There are too many zeros and too much variation. This makes it har
In the early days of March, hikers stumbled upon a grim discovery at the peak of Bell Mountain in Hiawassee. Two young men, Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, were found with fatal gunshot wounds. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations quickly labeled it a murder-suicide, suggesting one brothe
In the heart of China, the Qinba Mountains are home to rural communities with a rich cultural heritage. These communities have traditionally built homes that reflect their unique way of life. However, these homes are not always energy-efficient. This is a problem because energy efficiency is crucial
Cold weather and steep slopes both affect how we burn energy when walking. Mountain walkers often choose steeper paths to save energy, but this might not be a good idea. People who walk uphill might think it is easier than walking on flat ground because they do not have to move their legs
Mountain biking is a thrilling sport. It's growing in popularity. It's also becoming a sport that is causing more injuries. People are hitting the trails more than ever and some people are getting hurt more than others. Most of the injuries are high-impact. These types of injuries are serious.
Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th
After a tense two-week strike, 200 ski patrollers at a big Utah resort are back on the job. They accepted a new contract that includes a $2-an-hour pay raise and better deals for senior patrollers. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association called it a big victory. They say it shows what
In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
Get ready, Utah! A Winter Advisory is on the way for northern Utah, stretching from Logan to Nephi. Starting New Year's Day, expect some serious snowfall, especially in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service isn't playing around, saying it could get heavy from Wednesday night into Thurs
