When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the web. Here are some of the best adventure links we’ve discovered this week.
1,000 English 1,000ft Hills: Jeff Kent, 73, is the first-known person to climb 1,000 English peaks above 1,000 feet.
Kent has been hillwalking since he was a child. In 2012, when his father died, he thought a new challenge might help him process the loss. He started climbing the 1,000ft peaks in Staffordshire and expanded his quest from there. Last month, he climbed Roseberry Topping. It was his 1,000th 1,000-foot hill.
Collecting Data in Extreme Environments: Sometimes, research projects require collecting data from extreme environments. One hiker realized he could help.
Gregg Treinish always felt a little guilty. Many see their outdoor pursuits as selfish. They don’t contribute to society, and in a climate crisis, should we stumble into the places we are trying to protect? So, Treinish started Adventure Scientists: 10,000 volunteers who partner with scientists to collect data in hard-to-reach places.
Photo: Adventure Scientists
Kindred spirits
Big Drops and Big Rocks: On the surface, big wave surfing and mountaineering seem to have almost no common ground. But this author argues that the pursuits are kindred spirits. Both started with a few people taking calculated risks. Both require specialized gear and connect you to the natural world. And both suck when they’re crowded.
A Warning From Alpine Rescue: The Fanton Bivouac in the Dolomites is accessible by three routes. Even in optimal conditions, all three pose a challenge and should only be tackled by those with solid mountaineering experience.
Since the construction of the bivouac, more people are attempting to reach it without the necessary knowledge and gear, say the rescuers who are called to bail them out.
Sean Bailey Sends America’s Newest Proposed V17: A video of Sean Bailey’s first ascent of Shaolin, the world’s ninth 9A/V17 boulder, is available above. Over the last four years, various climbers have attempted the route without success.
Qimmiq: In 2001, Lonnie Dupre and John Hoelscher completed the first circumnavigation of Greenland. They did it in pieces over several years. Dupre writes about the challenges of the journey as he returns to Greenland two decades later. With 13 dogs tied to his komatik, hauling him over the snow and ice to visit old friends, Dupre feels that his soul never left.
Photo: Lonnie Dupre and Eva Capozzola
Brazil’s Road of Ghosts
The 900km Amazon Highway Dividing A Nation: Brazil’s Road of Ghosts stretches 900km through the Amazon rainforest. It connects Manaus to the rest of Brazil. Originally built to funnel resources out of the rainforest, it has become a destination for adventure tourists.
Dubbed one of the most challenging drives in South America, a few overland enthusiasts attempt the drive every year. This year, Dougie Loynes drove it by motorbike and found it was not the abandoned route he had expected.
Who are the Greatest Sport Climbers in History?: The world’s greatest sport climbers take on routes that look impossible. This roundup highlights nine of the greatest sport climbers in the world.
