In an alpine environment where speed and efficiency are everything, an anchor can be a single piece of gear and your body (better learn to hip belay); however, loose or questionable rock (common ...

A new vineyard set to open in Dartmouth was top news this week. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times stories.

A rock climber who fell an estimated 400 feet survived the fall that killed his three companions, hiked to his car in the dark and then drove to a pay phone to call for help, authorities said Tuesday.