15 Volcanoes (Almost) Anyone Can Climb

While the challenges presented by behemoths like Everest and the Matterhorn make summiting an ordeal for anyone who’s not an expert alpinist, other mountains prove remarkably less daunting. Volcanoes and their corresponding craters—some with lakes, some with smoky vents, and some with lava—have animated our collective imagination for millennia. That’s why we've curated a list of incredible volcanic peaks that almost anyone in reasonable health can summit, while still happily clinging to their bragging rights.—Carl Pettit