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Nacho Pellejero pushes his bike along the snowy trail in the Iditarod Trail Invitational.

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Baobab trees at sunset

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #4: Madagascar

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
pink-clad backpacker seen from behind

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hiker in dramatic arctic mountain landscape

A Traveler’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #5: Baffin Island

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
straight prairie trail with cyclist

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A black-roofed structure in the jungle, mountains in the distance

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #6: Sumatra

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
Mosquitoes on a net.

Insect Repellent Can Attract Mosquitoes

New research suggests that DEET, a widely used ingredient...
Hikers accompany Kamryn Renae down Mount Whitney.

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Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda at sunrise in autumn season.

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #7: Honshu

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
The three book covers of the titles reviewed by The Alpinist

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guy pulling sled through mud

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #8: Victoria Island

It isn't hard to secure bragging rights as the...
Climbing Lhotse in an attempt to be the first person to fly a wingsuit from above 8,000m

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satellite photo of great britain from space

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #9: Great Britain

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
deer mouse portrait

Not Just Cruise Ships: What to Know About Hantavirus in the Backcountry

BY MARY ANDINO After an outbreak of hantavirus killed three...
Photograph of a wolverine taken after decades of waiting by John Marriott

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mountains mirrored in calm water

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #10: Ellesmere Island

Since there are no new continents to discover, and...
guy with backpack sitting down in the woods

A 40,000Km Walk Around The World

Alexander Campbell, 31, of Australia is more than three...
Grant “Twiggy” Baker, rides a massive wave at Cortes Bank.

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Charlize Theron on set, shooting the final free solo scene of 'Apex'.

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woman and horses

A Woman is Riding 25,000Km on Horseback Across the Americas

Canadian Olivia Cazes, 30, is a year into a...
Aguas de Marco, a surf photo by Thomas Fotomas showing the fluorescent colours and clean lines he has become known for.

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Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti standing next to his bike at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa

Cyclist Completes 17,000Km North-to-South Africa Journey

Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti has completed a 17,280km cycle...
Laura Pineau and Elsa Ponzo after completing their 100 routes.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
Black and white photo of Camp Century being constructed.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...

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