In still-developing countries there are usually middlemen who profit from knowledge of their society. Be aware of them and their roles.

Sep 5, 2010 - Lynne Evans

Fredrik Ericsson is in the process of fulfilling his long-held dream, to ski the three highest mountains in the world - Kanchenjunga, K2 and Everest.

Oct 30, 2009 - Lisa Auer

The exhibition of more than 120 photographs is extremely important as it has original record of people who passed through mountains during last 12,000 years

Oct 20, 2009 - Amna Jamal

Religious extremism can be better fought through universal education than by war, believes Greg Mortensen co-author of the best seller-Three Cups of Tea.

Sep 8, 2010 - Anne McNulty

The world's tallest and deadliest mountains include this list of mountains towering over 8,000 meters high or almost five miles from the earth's sea level.

Jun 22, 2010 - Yongjin Kang

In the media, the Trans-Antarctic Expedition became a 'race to the pole', a distraction from the venture's scientific achievements in the Ross Dependency.

Sep 5, 2011 - Brian Cross

Taking up mountaineering as a hobby, Albert MacCarthy made a name for himself during the 1920s. He was a member of a team that peaked Mt. Logan.

Sep 13, 2010 - Maureen Zieber

Mt Fitzroy, a peak of 3,375m, is the highest in this impressive massif surrounded by hanging glaciers, sub-antarctic forest and deep blue lakes.

May 16, 2008 - Rosemary Findley

Nothing that Erik Weihenmayer has accomplished is particularly noteworthy in and of itself. What makes all of his achievements notable is that Erik is completely blind.

Feb 9, 2008 - Megan Abrams

In 2005 the world's highest concert was achieved at 5545m. Now the charity, Music 4 Children is climbing higher, raising more, and building for children

Jan 14, 2011 - Tom Ward-Thomas

The Arabian peninsula, Iran & the tribal areas of Pakistan contain the earth's most dangerous skies. This account illustrates what's it like to fly there.

Nov 11, 2010 - Frank W. Hardy

As a result of missing a turn-off as he was hiking back from a failed attempt to climb K2 in the Himalayas, Greg Mortenson's life took a new turn.

Jun 2, 2010 - Cheryl Probst

Cruises range from behemoths carrying thousands of passengers to small windjammers catering to private groups. Consider cruise itinerary, activities, amenities and size.

Dec 5, 2009 - Karen Berger

After eight years of campaigning, Alexander had conceived a plan to conquer the rest of the world, which in his time, was thought to end in eastern India.

Jul 14, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

This exciting story, set in the Lake District in the 1930s, is still able to captivate children young and old.

Apr 8, 2010 - Duncan Hall

Oregon's secluded South Coast overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and is where many vacationers go to hike, fish, camp, and observe the Northwest's wildlife and natural beauty.

Feb 27, 2009 - Jan Lee

Hearing loss did not restrict Joseph Burr Tyrrell. He was one of Canada's highly respected geologists, first to find Albertosaurus and rich seams of coal.

Jan 22, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

A Europe cruise to Reykjavik, Iceland offers cruise excursions such as the Golden Circle route, a swim in the Blue Lagoon or a tour to a volcano.

Jun 30, 2010 - Renee Ruggero

When the 1933 Mount Everest Expedition began planning to put two biplanes some six miles up into the air, much was still unknown about the Himalayas.

Jun 24, 2010 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

For those who plan visiting historic Gettysburg, here are some must-sees sites while in town.

May 29, 2010 - Ken Lang