The Top Five Peaks for Mountaineering Adventurers all over the world feel the lure of the mountains. There is nothing like ascending a peak, rising to the challenge of climbing to the summit and feeling the cold, clean air far above the world. Some climbs are easier than others, but...

Making preparations before the ice storm predicted in your area can be a matter of survival. Ice wreaks havoc on roads, trees, and power lines alike and in subzero temperatures, can leave your home without heat and running water, leading to a host of other issues. Taking a few steps...

Who Needs a Fixed Site Satellite Phone? When you think of satellite phones, an image may come to mind of a backpacker or mountaineer calling home on a handset from the middle of nowhere. Or maybe you think of a first responder in safety gear, checking in from a disaster...