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eiger north face

Weekend Warm-Up: Eiger: Wall of Death

Unless you're a bleeding-edge alpinist, there’s not a whole...

August 22, 1961: First Swim Across Lake Michigan

In every sport, there are key moments where people...
Mont Blanc as seen from Italy

August 8, 1786: 1st Climb of Mont Blanc

Though we may never know the exact time, place,...

Exploration Mysteries: Skeleton Lake

Nestled in a valley between the three peaks of...
Black and white photo of Bailey

Eccentric Explorers: Frederick Marshman Bailey

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

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