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.
How Sasha DiGiulian Broke Climbing’s Glass Ceiling: In 2013, Sasha DiGiulian became the first woman to conquer a 5.14b big wall. Her journey from sport-climbing prodigy to big-wall pioneer has made her one of the most influential female climbers on the planet.
Yet, despite over 30 female first ascents and 12 first ascents, DiGiulian has suffered online harassment and skepticism. This has spurred her to address sexism within the climbing community.
The World’s Smallest Sled Dog: When people think of sled dogs, most immediately think of a husky. But Muppy is a dachshund mix whose legs are just four inches long.
When owner Betsy bought Muppy, she had no intention of sledding or bikejoring (a sport in which a dog or team of dogs pulls a bike) with her. But it was soon apparent that the little dog loved to pull. Four years later, Muppy is an icon. She is a dryland dogsled racing circuit regular, a fan favorite, and a competitor.
Muppy. Photo: Hannah Brown
Authentic storytelling?
How Real Should Reel Rock Be?: The 2024 film Jirishanca has sparked a heated debate in the climbing community about adventure filmmaking ethics. The film follows Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson as they climb Jirishanca Peak in Peru. As they reach the summit, something extraordinary and unexpected happens. Climbers Alik Berg and Quentin Roberts happen to top out on the rarely climbed mountain at the same time.
In the original footage of the climb, Berg makes his way over to Wharton and Vince, and they all congratulate each other. But in the film, Berg and Roberts are edited out.
Colombia’s Hardest Climb: Watch Felipe Camargo push the limits of climbing in Colombia. The iconic project, La Vuelta Al Mundo, was first bolted in 2015. Multiple climbers have attempted it without success.
After six days and eleven attempts, Camargo finally made the first ascent. He has proposed a grading of 9a/5.14d, making it the hardest climb in the country.
America’s hiking trails under threat
Trump Decisions Threaten Iconic American Hiking Trails: Over the last month, President Trump’s policies have led to thousands losing their jobs in the National Park and Forest Service. This will affect America’s hiking trails. Hiking routes require significant maintenance that won’t be possible with a skeleton workforce. The government also paused multiple grants that go toward maintaining trails.
Canada’s New Longest Cave System: Deep beneath British Columbia’s wilderness lies ARGO, newly crowned as Canada’s longest cave system. Stretching an astonishing 25.4km, this record-breaking discovery is the result of nearly 50 years of relentless exploration by over 100 cavers.
Expert Christian Stenner discusses the history of the cave and recent expeditions.
A plan view of the passages within the 25.4km ARGO cave system, color-coded by elevation above sea level. Map: Dennis Mitchell
A bikepacking rite of passage
The First and Only Singlespeeders at the Atlas Mountain Race: Alex Kowalski and Eric House were the only singlespeeders (riders on bikes with only one gear) at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race. Over seven days, the duo completed the 1,300km route through Morocco.
The start of the race is a baptism of fire, as entrants climb to the highest point on the entire route. During the day, they deal with the relentless Moroccan sun; by night, they are so tired they are hallucinating.
The Canadian Filmmaker Who Conquered the World’s Longest Hiking Trail: Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dianne Whelan had almost no hiking experience when she set out on the Trans Canada Trail in 2015. Over six years, she hiked, biked, and canoed 24,000km while capturing footage for a film.
She talks about what led to the trip, her fears of solo camping as a woman, her encounters with bears, and how you plan a multi-year, multi-trail trip.
