On a quiet morning in the Adirondacks, Catskills or Hudson Highlands, it's not unusual to reach a summit and find yourself completely alone. No chatter. No noise. Just a light breeze and a long view ...

Mount Whitney isn’t just California’s tallest mountain; it’s a rite of passage for the bold and daring. Other California peaks fall short of the granite giant, which towers over its Sierra Nevada ...

Solo hiking can bring quiet, focus and freedom. But it also requires judgment, preparation and knowing when to turn back A hiker on Noonmark Mountain in the Adirondacks. Solo hiking is common across ...

Mount Whitney is California's tallest mountain, standing at 14,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada range. The safest time to hike is from July to September, and a permit is required via a lottery system.