Ever since the day when, as a kid, I saw the profile of a Rocky Mountain goat on a Great Northern box car, I’d wanted to hunt that monarch of the rocks. Now the time had come; but, like misty dream ...

Mountain goats are nature’s ultimate daredevils, effortlessly scaling near-vertical cliffs that would send most animals tumbling. With specialized hooves and an incredible sense of balance, they ...

This story, “Bad Day on Goat Mountain,” appeared in the July 1985 issue of Outdoor Life. He who hesitates is lost, the old saying goes. I hesi­tated and my guide and I were almost lost for good. Had I ...

Dotted across the mountains of Southeast Alaska, white mountain goats move deftly through rugged snowscapes. Though climbing high into the mountains leaves predators below, an avalanche could pose a ...

These animals thrive in extreme mountain conditions—here's how These animals thrive in extreme mountain conditions—here's how From poachers to protectors, meet the rangers of Masjed Mountain From ...

SALT LAKE CITY — On a recent hike to the top of Mount Timpanogos, our group of four encountered mountain goats and their young several times along the trail. We were careful not to get too close or ...

Kevin White has placed his hands on the long, white fur of more than 400 Alaska mountain goats during the past 20 years. His diligence in studying this Ice Age wanderer of high, steep country has led ...

This story, “Idaho Goats Come High,” appeared in the July 1950 issue of Outdoor Life. Ever since the day when, as a kid, I saw the profile of a Rocky Mountain goat on a Great Northern box car, I’d ...