Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the wider interweb. Sometimes we’re a little too plugged in, and browsing interesting stories turns from minutes into hours. To nourish your own adventure fix, here are some of the best links we’ve discovered this week…
History’s Longest Kayak Journey: In 1932, German Oskar Speck set off into his kayak in for what would become an epic, seven-and-a-half-year paddle — 48,000km, packed with hero’s welcomes and near-death escapes, all the way to Australia.
Out of the Wild: The iconic bus once occupied by Christopher McCandless had attracted tourists from all over the world — a growing number of whom had to be rescued in their attempt to reach the remote location in Alaska. This week, it was removed by local authorities.
The Great American Outdoors Act: In a rare and surprising bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate approved a major new land conservation bill this week. It guarantees billions of dollars for National Park Service restoration and the protection of recreational land.
Conquistador Excerpt: In his classic 1961 memoir, Conquistadors of the Useless, Lionel Terray writes of his most famous climbs, including the North Face of the Eiger.
Unexplored Antarctica: Mountaineer, adventurer photographer and Antarctica ski-tourer Phil Wickens on how to find and access unexplored regions and unclimbed peaks in Antarctica.
The Role of Banff: Last week, nearly 300 people were laid off from The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. This piece gives some background on why the Centre has been so important for mountain writers.
