California
Graham Cooper and Adrian Ballinger, California mountaineers whose training for Mt. Everest included sleeping for months in hypoxic tents that mimic conditions at extreme altitude, reached the world’s highest summit this week.
June 1, 2024
World & Nation
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee.
May 20, 2024
Everest guide Adrian Ballinger is breaking with decades of tradition to create what he believes are better and more ethical ways to climb the world’s tallest mountain.
April 29, 2024
Two climbers who were reported missing on Mt. Whitney’s technical Mountaineer’s Route on Tuesday have been found dead.
May 9, 2024
Known for a number of spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, the town is trying to reduce the number of visitors.
April 30, 2024
High School Sports
Granada Hills sprinter Jordan Coleman helped power the Granada Hills boys’ 4x100 relay team to another dominant victory at Mt. SAC.
April 20, 2024
Opinion
Since 2020, there have been more than 100 rescues and 11 deaths on Mt. Baldy, including one rescuer. The toll in dollars and lives is unacceptable.
March 11, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Mountaineers say a permit system without real enforcement won’t keep inexperienced hikers off Mt. Baldy in winter.
March 14, 2024
Visitors to Mt. Shasta are advised to be aware of the continued risk of avalanches in higher-elevation areas days after the peak was rocked by a slide that spawned 60-foot snow walls.
Feb. 23, 2024
Three hikers were rescued after spending a cold night on Mt. Baldy. They were experienced and followed basic rules that helped make the mission a safe rescue.
Feb. 7, 2024