Long-distance Trekking

rocky mountains in Tasmania

Missing Bushwalker’s Body Found in Tasmania

The body of a 27-year-old bushwalker who went missing...
Nicholas Bourne on his 1998 Africa run.

Brit Who First Ran Length of Africa in 1998 Calls Current Controversy ‘A Storm in a Teacup’

Nicholas Bourne, a British runner who ran the length...
a skier pulling a sled into a sunset

Resourceful Solo Skier Aces Iceland Winter Crossing

Along with one distinctive Led Zeppelin song, the ravaging...
a skier with blowing snow in foreground

1,300Km ‘White Ribbon’ Skier Passes Halfway Point in Sweden

One American skier is well on his way to...
Emma Schroder

Emma Schroder Completes Coastline Walk of Britain

Emma Schroder, 30, has completed her walk around the...
A man with a heavy backpack stands on a rock; in front of him, Everest's summit emerges from the clouds.

Nepal’s New Rules Anger Trekkers

The Nepal Tourism Board's vague announcement banning independent trekkers...
Kosovska bundled up against the winter elements

Top 10 Expedition of 2022: #6: Alina Kosovska’s Solo Winter Traverse of the Transcarpathian Route

As 2022 dawned, more than 100,000 Russian troops were...
Emily Ford and Diggins. Photo: Emily Ford

Emily Ford Ends Latest Winter Expedition Just Shy of Mark

On Friday, March 11, 2022, winter explorer Emily Ford...

Mexican Woman Wants to Build Her Country’s First Thru-Hiking Trail

Most long-distance hikers are familiar with the thru-hiking Triple...

Roundup: Long-Distance Bike Tours

As borders reopen, long-distance cycling has become more popular...

The World’s Five Best New Long-Distance Hiking Trails

Since the pandemic, four long-distance hiking trails have opened...
arctic cycling omar di felice

8 Arctic Countries, 4,000 km by Bike in Winter

On February 2, ultra-distance Italian cyclist Omar Di Felice...

New Route on Cho Oyu: It’s Now a Race

One year ago, 10 elite Nepali climbers raced for...

Alice Morrison Completes 675km Jordan Trail

Recovering from the savage dog bite that marred her...

Weekend Warm-Up: Why Do I Hike?

The documentary Why Do I Hike? tracks Croatian filmmaker...

Karlis Bardelis Resumes World Circumnavigation

Karlis Bardelis has resumed his human-powered, round-the-world journey. His...

Gelye Confirms: Cho Oyu From Nepal is a Go

After weeks of uncertainty, Gelje Sherpa has confirmed that...

Top 10 Expeditions of 2021: #6: SUP around Britain

Over 141 days, Brendon Prince circumnavigated mainland Britain by...

Top 10 Expeditions of 2021: #10: Youngest Calendar-Year Triple Crown Thru-Hikers

Over the last 12 months, ExplorersWeb has documented incredible...

Alice Morrison Restarts Jordan Trail

Alice Morrison both began and paused her trek of...

Alice Morrison Attacked by Dog; Trek on Hold

More than one long-distance expedition -- and many, many...

Alice Morrison Begins 675km Jordan Trail Trek

Early on December 3, Scottish adventurer Alice Morrison and...

Jonas Deichmann Completes Round-the-World Triathlon

Jonas Deichmann, 34, has completed his round-the-world triathlon. Over...

Weekend Warm-Up: Australian Runner Cosplays as Train Engineer to ‘Run the Line’

Watch a grown man carrying a shovel dressed as...

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