Asia, home to the world’s tallest peaks, is a paradise for mountain enthusiasts. While the intimidating heights of the Himalayas dominate the landscape, the continent also boasts a range of accessible ...

The second edition of the Piolet d'Or Asia now has its winners: the Koreans Sim Kwang Sik, Kang Yongsun and Joo MinSu won the Asian "Golden Ice axe" for their first ascent of the Garmush West Face, ...

They are higher and usually steeper than a hill and are generally over 600 metres high ... of the Himalayas in Asia were formed. The Andes are the world's longest mountain range.