Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
The roof of Africa has it all: monkeys, sunsets, wildflowers, and yes, a spectacular summit. Here are just a few of the highlights from the Kili Family Climb.
High Note: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Join The Alarm, Squeeze, Gin Blossoms, The Fix, and Stay Cats at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in the name of the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation. Photos by Owen Fegan.
Hiking Switzerland's Via Alpina: Climbing the Monch
After 100 miles hiking in the Swiss Alps, the Backpacker editors couldn't resist a summit of one of Europe's most famous peaks, the Monch.
Climbing Mount Shasta
BACKPACKER readers are climbing 14,180-ft Mt. Shasta in support of Big City Mountaineers! Check out the photos from their summit bid.
The Works: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Stand on the roof of Africa this winter with our all-you-need-to-know guide.
Climbing Yosemite: Mount Conness
Tuolomne Meadows monarch Mount Conness has been a classic Yosemite climb for years -- and for good reason.
Hiking Africa: Lions, Monkeys, Peaks, and Trails
Join Justin "Trauma" Lichter on a tour of the wilds of Africa.
Iztaccihuatl Volcano, Mexico
In November 2009, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer traveled to Mexico and climbed the volcano Iztaccihuatl with a group of blind children.
