Balkaria, a southern Russian republic known for towering peaks and alpine valleys. This footage captures rugged ridges, deep-cut gorges, and the snow-covered summit of Mount Elbrus—the highest point ...

Renowned big-mountain skier and The North Face athlete Caite Zeliff is back in her home state of New Hampshire, where her passion for skiing began. The North Conway ...

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KAZBEGI, Georgia -- The picturesque road that climbs vertiginously through the Caucasus Mountains leads to Stepantsminda, a small town where traditionally the stylish hotels serve as a starting-off ...

A delegation of the Jewish communities in the Caucasus Mountains arrived here and submitted a request to the government to send a special commission to investigate the economic position of the ...

Eleven Indian nationals were among 12 people found dead at a ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia, officials said, in what may be a case of carbon monoxide poisoning. All were employees at ...

The announcement of a cease-fire in the southern Caucasus Mountains, just a day after Azerbaijan launched heavy artillery fire against Armenian forces, toned down fears of a third full-scale war over ...

Tetnuldi (4858 m) SW Ridge, Caucasus (Traynard S4/S5, E3, 40-50° on 600 m, lower part up to 40°, 1100 vertical meters down to Kasebi glacier) Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, ...