Wales’ tallest mountains are spectacular and unique places. Clustered in the country’s mountainous northwest corner, these glorious peaks are saturated in legend and hold secrets that only a prolonged ...

These highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest feature winter wonderlands Located in the White Andean Mountain Range near Huaraz, Alpamayo is among the most beautiful peaks in the world.

As we climbed, it became cold, wet, windy—and then snowy. We went from sweating to ... In a town at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, we arranged for 15 porters and cooks, as well as one ...