Forget the idea of a "one-size-fits-all" mountain bike. The best mountain bikes should weave agility and toughness as you would expect, but most importantly, they should cater to your individual style ...

Whether you're skiing, hiking or just traveling for the views, mountain vacations provide an air of excitement and adventure. Luckily, the U.S. has its fair share of striking peaks and rugged mountain ...

Both adventurous travelers and nature lovers enjoy the variety that comes with a mountain vacation getaway. These high-altitude respites offer accommodations ranging from luxe to rustic. Nothing stirs ...

Mountain biking is a catch-all term for any kind of bicycle riding that happens off of pavement and on trails, not roads. Mountain bikes themselves typically have wider, knobbier tires for better ...

When deciding whether to go mountain biking or road biking, both offer unique challenges and benefits, and require distinct skills. Mountain biking takes the excitement off-road, through rugged ...

What makes the perfect mountain town? Quick access to adventure, of course, but how about the less obvious attributes? Does it have solid breweries and après food? Can an abundance of bike parks ...

Mountain bikes are all about adventure, and the choice of three available wheel sizes–26, 27.5 and 29-inch–offers a range of handling characteristics. Factor in the bike's suspension system plus its ...

Whether you're looking for a beloved Berner or mighty mastiff, these mountain dog breeds come in all shapes and sizes With their majestic manes, rugged good looks and rich histories, it’s hard not to ...

Kelin Wang is at the Pacific Geoscience Centre, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 4B2, Canada. The mountain height discussed by the authors is that of ...