Everyone knows the big hitters in the Golden State, but California is packed with sumptuous mountain towns that remain off ...

This mountain in the Sweetwater Range in California has a 4x4 trail to the summit for surreal views of the surrounding mountains as well as colorful crystals.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In just over a month, Spanish mountaineer Kilian Jornet climbed 72 summits over 14,000 feet in the contiguous U.S.

The snowpack this winter is smaller than average in California's Sierra Nevada as well as the Rocky Mountains. The lack of snow reflects record warmth.

Most years, when storms roll through Southern California during the winter holiday, local mountains transform into a wonderland blanketed in snow. But instead, the recent storms featured relentless ...