Oh joy: it's tick season again. Most outdoor activists will be aware of Lyme disease, and may know someone who has contracted ...

6368m. The NW headwall to SW Ridge is the standard for ascending Illampu from the West Face. The route begins with a 250m snow headwall of 65 deg, AD+ grade, with two large rock outcrops interspersed.

Whether you're an experienced walker lacking confidence in your fitness, or a road runner dreaming of more engaging terrain, yet put off by the need for basic hill skills, the perceived barriers to ...