Expeditions

Broad Peak Summit Push: Climbers Struggle in Waist-Deep Snow

Deep snow had made things really difficult for the...

Neal Moore Paddles On, Through a Changing America

Neal Moore’s voyage of discovery has survived a close...
Wallride Vol 1 Route

Glowacz and Hans Establish 20-Pitch Route in Dolomites

On July 12, German expeditionists Stefan Glowacz and Phillip...

K2 Summit Push Ahead; Broad Peak Climbers in Camp 3

Summit pushes continue apace on Broad Peak and GII,...

Broad Peak & Gasherbrums Summit Update

Following an optimistic weather forecast, teams are hurrying up...

Summit Push on Muchu Chhish

The good weather forecast has triggered movement all across...

Gasherbrum II: A Climber’s Guide

At 8,034m, Gasherbrum II is the world's 13th highest...
Diran, a snowy pyramid

The French Trio Climbed Diran’s North Ridge Alpine Style, But No Skis

Patrick Wagnon, Yannick Graziani, and Helias Millerioux contacted ExplorersWeb...

G2 Summit Push, Wind on K2, BP Climbers Setting Off Tonight

Despite unstable weather, summit pushes have begun on Gasherbrum...

Exploration Mysteries: The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Albert Einstein said that the important thing is not...

Broad Peak Summit Push About to Begin

All teams currently on Broad Peak held a meeting...

Neil Agius Breaks Longest Non-stop Ocean Swim Record

Former Olympic 400m swimmer Neil Agius of Malta has...

Summit Bids Soon on Broad Peak; Plus K2, G1, Nanga News

On Broad Peak, a thrilling message has started to...
Black and white photo of Bailey

Eccentric Explorers: Frederick Marshman Bailey

Frederick Marshman Bailey achieved great success as a British...

Karen Penny Halfway Done

Fifty-five-year-old Karen Penny resumed her 32,000km walk around the...

Two French Ski Teams Summit Gasherbrum II and Diran Peak

One French ski team summited the first 8,000m peak...

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
Close-up of two sea otters

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
Chaupi Huanca Northern Arete

Young Duo Makes First Ascent of 8a+ Line on Peru’s Chaupi Huanca

On July 7, European climbing couple Jaume Peiro and...

“Stiff, Absent”: Simon Messner Speaks Out About his Father, Reinhold

Although it gives you certain advantages, it's rarely fun...
K2 Base Camp

K2 and Broad Peak: the Climbers We Know About

A significant number of climbers have overcome COVID fears...

Rosie Swale-Pope Up And Running Again

The ever-determined Rosie Swale-Pope is on the road again,...
Buddhist "puja" ceremony at K2 Base Camp

K2: Sherpas Reach Camp 3

Today marked the first time that climbers have reached...

Gasherbrums and Nanga Parbat: Who’s Where, Right Now

This season, the uncrowded Gasherbrums should feature some good...

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