Jul 03 2026
Mule deer are among the most recognizable large mammals of western North America. Named for their remarkably large, mule-like ears, these adaptable deer inhabit environments ranging from scorching deserts and sagebrush plains to wooded foothills and high mountain basins. Unlike the white-tailed deer found across much of eastern North America, mule deer are closely associated …
Jul 03 2026
A clear, rising bugle breaks the silence of an autumn morning. The sound begins as a deep bellow, climbs into a high whistle, and ends with a series of short grunts that echo across the valley. Somewhere beyond the trees, a bull elk is announcing his presence. Elk are among the largest and most recognizable …
Jul 03 2026
The right hiking boots can make the difference between an enjoyable day in the mountains and a painful walk back to the trailhead. Good hiking footwear protects your feet from rocks, roots, mud, water, and uneven ground while providing the traction and underfoot support needed for the trail ahead. However, the heaviest or most expensive …
Jul 03 2026
Teram Kangri III Rising to approximately 7,382 meters (24,219 feet) in one of the most remote corners of the Karakoram, Teram Kangri III is an exceptionally high and rarely discussed mountain on the boundary between Indian- and Chinese-administered territory. It belongs to the Teram Kangri massif, a cluster of immense snow-and-ice peaks overlooking the upper …
Jul 03 2026
Kongur Tagh (Kongkoerh, قوڭۇر تاغ, Коңур Тағ, Хонгор Таг, Hongor Tag, 公格尔峰, Gōnggé’ěr Fēng) Rising above the remote eastern edge of the Pamir Mountains, Kongur Tagh is one of the highest and most imposing mountains in Central Asia. Its accepted elevation of 7,649 meters (25,095 feet) makes it the highest summit in the Pamirs and …
Jul 03 2026
Pyramid Peak Pyramid Peak is one of Colorado’s most dramatic and intimidating fourteeners. Rising sharply above the Maroon Creek Valley near Aspen, the mountain is distinguished by its steep triangular profile, reddish sedimentary rock and deeply cut ridges. From the north and northeast, its summit mass resembles an enormous stone pyramid, giving the peak its …
Jul 02 2026
K12 🏔️ Overview K12 is a remote, ice-covered mountain rising to 7,428 metres (24,370 feet) in the Saltoro Mountains of the Karakoram. It stands southwest of the Siachen Glacier in the disputed Saltoro–Siachen region, close to the line separating Indian- and Pakistani-controlled positions. K12 is commonly described as the second-highest independent mountain in the Saltoro …
Jul 02 2026
An insulated jacket is one of the most useful pieces of clothing a hiker can carry. It provides warmth during rest stops, cold mornings, windy summits, evenings at camp, and unexpected changes in mountain weather. However, insulated jackets vary enormously. A thin synthetic jacket designed for active climbing serves a different purpose from a lightweight …
Jul 02 2026
Rimo III (Rimo Kangri III) Rimo III is a remote 7,000-meter mountain in the eastern Karakoram of Ladakh. Rising to 7,233 meters (23,730 feet), it is one of the principal summits of the Rimo Massif and one of only three Rimo peaks generally treated as independent major mountains. Rimo III is commonly cited as the …
Jul 02 2026
Clark Mountain 🏔️ Overview Clark Mountain is a rugged desert summit in northeastern San Bernardino County, California, near the Nevada state line. Rising sharply above the broad Ivanpah Valley, it forms the highest point of the Clark Mountain Range and the highest point within Mojave National Preserve. Although Clark Mountain reaches less than 8,000 feet …
