Latest fromMountains
![Everest climbers will have to take their poo home this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Everest climbers will have to take their poo home this year
'Our mountains have begun to stink.'
![Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
![The redress deed Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo is not yet legally binding.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The redress deed Te Ruruku Pūtakerongo is not yet legally binding.
Taranaki Māori leaders fear maunga deal at risk.
![Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.
![Kiwi involved in fatal British Columbia heli crash named, family 'heartbroken'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kiwi involved in fatal British Columbia heli crash named, family 'heartbroken'
Lewis Ainsworth is survived by his parents, partner and 10-year-old daughter.
![This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth
Don't expect crowds. The North Pole is just 1000 kilometres away.
![Fourteen Kiwis brave Nepal winter on journey to Mt Everest base camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Fourteen Kiwis brave Nepal winter on journey to Mt Everest base camp
Harsh conditions are taking a toll on a winter expedition group in the Nepali Himalayas.
![Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors
The first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.
![How to climb Mt Everest in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
How to climb Mt Everest in Whanganui
George Davey is now preparing ride the length of New Zealand.
!['More complex than cannibalism': The true story behind Andean plane crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'More complex than cannibalism': The true story behind Andean plane crash
Film set to tell dramatic tale of survivors from Uruguayan Air Force Flight F571 in 1972.
![Mt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Mt Taranaki's car park and ski field to be connected by 110m-long suspension bridge
The Government-funded project looks to be ready by April.
![Consultation opens on National Park name change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Consultation opens on National Park name change
There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.
![Climbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Climbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activities
These local spots offer all the adrenaline you could ever want - not too far from home.
![Cyclists enjoy surprise royal encounter in Scottish mountains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Cyclists enjoy surprise royal encounter in Scottish mountains
The lone figure was none other than the King, on a walk to the royal bothy.
!['Why not break a record': Retiree climbs Mount Kinabalu for SPCA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Why not break a record': Retiree climbs Mount Kinabalu for SPCA
'You're forced to navigate around big boulders, stones, and granite rock'
![Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Want a Canadian mountain lake all to yourself? Here's where to go
Discover Nordegg, Alberta's hidden gem – Rockies without the crowds!
![Dramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Dramatic rescue: Two climbers saved near summit of NZ's tallest peak
Rescue at altitude over 3300m one of the highest in recent years.
![NZ's top mountain-view restaurants for peak dining experiences](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZ's top mountain-view restaurants for peak dining experiences
Why hike New Zealand's peaks when you can dine on them?
!['Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
![Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Taranaki Maunga deal gets popular tick
Taranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.
![Bali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on notice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Bali travel operator speaks out on tourism rules as Task Force put visitors on notice
The crackdown goes beyond eat, pray, pamphlet, as Bali's Tourism Task force start work.