Andrew McLemore

Andrew McLemore

An award-winning journalist and photographer, Andrew McLemore brings more than 14 years of experience to his position as Associate News Editor for Lola Digital Media. Andrew is also a musician, climber and traveler who currently lives in Medellin, Colombia. When he's not writing, playing gigs or exploring the outdoors, he's hanging out with his dog Campana.
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Weekend Warm-Up: Everest in the Good Old Days

There's a precious moment about halfway through the 1991...
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What to Do When Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’ Can No Longer Endure?

Six months after one of most famous ships in...
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British Man Tries to Climb Mont Blanc in Tracksuit, Nearly Freezes to Death

A 26-year-old British man almost died on France's Mont...
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The ‘Denali Damsels’: American Alpine Club Profiles First All-Women Expedition

While many of today's outdoor companies now appeal to...
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Cave Pool in Death Valley Works as Worldwide Earthquake Gauge

Deep in the Nevada desert lies a pool of...
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Volcano Spawns New Island in South Pacific

Mark Twain once offered a compelling reason for breaking...
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DiGiulian, Harrington, and Soderlund Climb 8c/5.14b Big Wall In Spain

Three of the world's leading climbers — Matilda Soderlund,...
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Watch NASA Crash A Spacecraft Into Asteroid in Live Feed

Skip your plans this evening — tonight's blockbuster event...
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Archaeologists Recover 3,000-Year-Old Canoe From Wisconsin Lake

Maritime archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) got...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Danny MacAskill Redefines Mountain Biking

I first watched Danny MacAskill ride back in 2013...
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Europe’s Roundels: a 7,000-Year-Old Architectural Mystery

A recent discovery in the Czech Republic may shed...
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Weekend Warm-Up: First Ascent on Les Drus, Live

What does it take to establish a first ascent...
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First Kayak Descent of Mexico’s Basaseachi River in Copper Canyon

Erik Boomer and Ben Stookesberry can't seem to get...
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Shortlist of Books Announced for Boardman Tasker Award

Mountain climbing — and literature about it — has...
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The New iPhone 14 Can Send SOS Messages Via Satellite

Global cell phone service represents the next frontier for...
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Why Does Pluto’s Moon Have A Blood-Red North Pole? Ice Volcanoes

Take a close look at the above photo of...
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After Boat Sank Off Brazil, Man Survives for 11 Days in Floating Freezer

In late July, a Brazilian fisherman found himself in...
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A Long Dried-Up Arm of the Nile Helped Build the Pyramids

The mysteries surrounding ancient monuments like Egypt's pyramids have...
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Cell Service in the Wilderness: It’s Coming Soon

If you're one of those weirdos who likes the...
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Geoff Wilson Nears End of Kiting Journey Across Australia’s ‘Red Heart’

An explorer best known for his kite-skiing polar journeys...
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Man Begins Year-Long Kayak Journey Around Scotland

In May 2019, Nick Ray leapt into the sea...
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The Jurassic Park Conundrum: Should Extinct Animals Get A Second Chance?

Nearly 30 years after the original "Jurassic Park" hit...

The Real Jaws: The World’s Largest-Ever Shark Was Even Bigger and Faster Than We Thought

Few extinct aquatic animals have captured the popular imagination...
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Dog Walker Discovers Bones of Extinct Giant Bird in New Zealand

A historic discovery in New Zealand proves that curiosity...

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