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.
Desert of My Dreams: Vedangi Kulkarni recently set her eyes on a solo unsupported cycle around the globe, aiming to set a women’s speed record. Because of the visa difficulties associated with an Indian passport, she followed a non-traditional route, and this brought unexpected logistical challenges. When it became clear the record was out of reach, she shifted her focus. In April 2025, after covering 29,030km over 270 days, Kulkarni completed her second global cycle while still only in her mid-twenties.
Mapping the myth: In search of Homer’s enchanted islands: Although Greek mythology is fictional, some classicists have explored connections between myth and reality. British-American classicist Emily Wilson suggests that “there is some correspondence between the world of Homer and the real world, although the relationship is partial and inexact.” This piece traces the islands that may have inspired the travels of Homer’s epic hero, Odysseus.
Baja Peninsula in Mexico. Photo: Sean Jansen
Paddling with porpoise
It Began With a Paddle: At his lowest point, the stark beauty of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula offered Sean Jansen a lifeline, a glimpse into a different kind of life. One rooted in giving back to the environment he had once taken for granted. It was a chance to start over, dedicating his energy to protecting Mexico’s most endangered species. And it all began with a paddle.
Sixty Years Later: Finding — and Climbing — the Troll Wall: Sixty years after completing the first ascent of Troll Wall, Europe’s highest and steepest cliff, British climber Tony Howard reflects on his experience and shares a short account of how the climb unfolded.
Revelry Collection: It seems there’s a fresh digital counterculture in the outdoor world, with new print magazines and zines appearing at a steady rate. This offering from a young American high schooler only publishes original film images. It looks polished and has hooked in well-known outdoor photographers such as Alex Strohl and Taylor Burke.
In 1974, Ed February stands atop one of the Krakadouw peaks in South Africa’s Cederberg Mountains. With Dave Cheesmond, he had just completed the first climb of a new route they named ‘Orang-Outang.’ Photo: Ed February
Playing His Own Game: Despite climbing during South Africa’s apartheid era, Ed February achieved success both in the mountains and in academia. In this story from Alpinist, Brandon Blackburn explores how February defied racist barriers to follow his passions, always forging his own path.
