It wasn’t that long ago that Forrest “Frosty” Gill had almost no idea what alpine climbing was all about — he’d never used a harness, ice axe or crampons. He was 39 years old in 2014 and by his own ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks to mountain climb leader Michael Gurley about the best high mountain hikes and climbs that don't require ropes in Oregon. In the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) —The weather is dialing in this Memorial Day Weekend. Mountain climbing always hits peak activity this time of the year with milder mountain conditions and breathtaking summit ...

GoPro Mountain Games organizers and USA Climbing announced Wednesday that Olympic athletes have signed up to compete in the debut speed climbing competitions at this year’s event June 5-8. These new ...

It seems to happen every time I ride this quintessential Central Oregon loop. Just when I think the climbing is over after arriving at Happy Valley, it only becomes increasingly steeper and imposing.