Abstract. The Himalayas are not just mountains. They are also not just places for mountaineering, exploring, or extracting commodities. The Himalayan regio

Jason König and Jonathan Westaway interview Peter Hansen about his research on the Alps and Himalayas.

The mountaineering history behind "skimo," a new Winter Olympic event. Plus, research into a true alpine champion, the mountain goat.

This year’s Winter Olympics are featuring a new, intense event where racers climb uphill on mountains with skis before a slalom race downhill to the finish line. Prof. Peter Hansen joins CNN’s Fredric...

The mountaineering history behind "skimo," a new Winter Olympic event. Plus, research into a true alpine champion, the mountain goat.