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Where to climb in the USA and around the world. Explore different rock types and terrain; discover the best climbing areas in the US; find local climbing areas and mountain peaks; and learn how to find a guide.
Devils Tower: Wyoming’s Famous Landmark
Devils Tower, a spectacular natural landmark in Wyoming, is one of the premier climbing destinations in the United States. Find out here all about Devils Tower.
Highest Mountains in the World: The 8,000-Meter Peaks
The world’s 14 highest mountains are an exclusive club of peaks whose summits tower more than 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level.The Eight Thousanders all lie in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges in central Asia.
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is devoted to mountains and climbers with lots of exhibits and displays on mountain culture, geography, geology, and climbing.
List of California's Fourteeners
California, with the highest peak in the contiguous US, offers 13 Fourteeners or peaks above 14,000 feet for climbers. Check out this complete list of all the Fourteeners, their elevations and mountain ranges, and 10 sub-peaks.
The Seven Summits
The Seven Summits, a well-known mountaineering objective, are the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Learn here about these seven mountains and climbing them.

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