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This season's picks

Validating volcanoes

Reasons why we like them, and some of the best to see around the world for a variety of reasons.

Peak name weirdness

Some mountains' names are controversial or just downright silly. Here's six of the best/worst.

Why I ♡ mountain huts

There's a wide range of mountain huts to be found in mountains worldwide, here's why I ♡ them:

Blatten: before the landslide

Photos from a recent visit to Blatten, the Swiss village destroyed by landslide in May.

Mountain beaches

Are mountain beach holidays really a thing? Can lakes really replace the seaside?

E-biking for beginners

The Tyrolean town of Ischgl has invested in trails and e-bike training facilities.

Live from Passo Giau in Italy's Dolomites