Mountain articles

  • 25 Things to Love About Bernese Mountain Dogs

    Bernese Mountain Dogs, with their striking tricolor coat and impressive stature, are one of the most beloved breeds among dog enthusiasts who appreciate both beauty and gentle temperament. Originating from the farmlands of Switzerland, particularly the region around Bern, these dogs were primarily used as draft animals, pulling carts and accompanying alpine herders and dairymen. Today, the Bernese Mountain Dog is celebrated not only for its versatility as a working dog but also for its...
  • Everest mountaineer's letters digitized for the first time

    Letters written by the famous mountaineer George Mallory have been made available to a global audience for the first time, in the centenary year of his fatal attempt to scale Everest.
  • Will a Mountain of Evidence Be Enough to Convict Trump?

    In the official record, the case is known as the People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump, and, for now, the people have the stronger hand: They have insider witnesses, a favorable jury pool and a lurid set of facts about a presidential candidate, a payoff and a porn actor. On Monday, the prosecutors will formally introduce the case to 12 all-important jurors, embarking on the first prosecution of an American president. The trial, which could brand Trump a felon as he mounts another...