The historic Zittel hut on top of a snow-capped mountain high in the Austrian Alps has weathered many a storm.

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The Argentiere Glacier valley behind the Grands Montets ski area.

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A group of friends erected a summit cross on the Gumsenkogel in Upper Austria to surprise a fellow mountaineer on his 60th ...

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The remake of the 1993 Sylvester Stallone film sees Lily play Naomi, the eldest daughter of seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper ( Pierce ).

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A photo taken on October 12, 2024 shows part of the Zittel hut (L), mountain refuge of the Austrian Alpine club, with its weather tower (C) and the Sonnblick Observatory on the summit of the Hoher ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Make a reservation at the Austrian-inspired Wild Plum Tea ... shops and boutique lodging. Watch as mountain crafters make brooms, baskets and pottery in their studios.