“Well, that’s the crux of it,” is an oft-used phrase to describe the most pressing or important issue, problem or puzzle. In essence, the crux is the most important part of something, the issue on ...

For avid mountaineers, Everest has long been one of those ultimate bucket-list travel destinations. Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, this Himalayan beauty sits at 29,032 feet above sea level ...

Climbers trekking through a snowy slope heading to Mount Everest in the distance - Vixit/Shutterstock Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. It stands at an incredible 29,032 feet and grows ...

Authorities in Colorado said a Denver woman died over the weekend after she fell more than 900 feet while solo hiking one of the state's most difficult mountains to climb. In a press release, the ...