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Great Survival Stories: The Robertson Family

A family's nautical dream turns into a 38-day nightmare...
February 20, 2021
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Legends Series: Hugh Glass

The true story of the man Leonardo DiCaprio played...
February 19, 2021

Manaslu, Laila Peak Updates

At Manaslu Base Camp, the climbers are getting some...
February 15, 2021

How Death in the Mountains Affects Those Left Behind: Interview With Maria Coffey

It’s already been a tough year for the mountaineering...
February 11, 2021

Poles Return To Winter Karakorum, Target Leila Peak

Because of the tragic events on K2, we naturally...
February 9, 2021

Has the Dyatlov Pass Mystery Been Solved?

In 1959, nine students went on a skiing trip...
February 4, 2021

Great Survival Stories: The Japanese Soldier Who Refused to Believe the War was Over

Hiroo Onoda was barely 18 when he enlisted in...
February 2, 2021

Bear Chases Skier in Romania

Famous for its ski resorts and a sci-fi style...
January 28, 2021

K2: Chaos at Camp 2

After a week at Base Camp waiting for the...
January 10, 2021

Exploration Hoaxes: “Nature Man”

Forget the TV shows Naked and Afraid and Survivor,...
January 8, 2021

Moro and Txikon Unveil Manaslu Plans

Simone Moro, Alex Txikon, and Iñaki Alvarez will fly...
December 28, 2020

Top Expeditions 1970-2020, #8: Alone Across Australia

“There’s a madman with a gun!” Ben Knight of...
December 24, 2020

Surviving Extreme Winter Dangers

In winter travel, physical suffering, mental hardship, and discomfort...
December 4, 2020

Jost Kobusch: Still Focused on Winter Everest

With all eyes fixated on winter K2, a young...
November 19, 2020

Back From the Dead on Mount Rainier

After 45 minutes of CPR, and being placed on...
November 17, 2020

Hikers Survive 19 Days Lost in New Zealand Bush

On May 9, most New Zealanders were in the...
June 1, 2020

The Real Lord of the Flies

Western culture tends to present people as innately selfish....
May 16, 2020

Winter Himalaya 2020: Final Recap

Heavy snow and dangerous conditions have forced the Polish...
March 5, 2020

Last Chance for Winter Everest: Kobusch Moves, Txikon Readies

After two days without a signal, Jost Kobusch is...
February 22, 2020

Urubko: What Happened on Broad Peak, and Why He’s Retiring

The current winter season in the Karakorum has ended...
February 20, 2020

Breaking: Broad Peak Push aborted

Denis Urubko and his two teammates have retreated on...
February 1, 2020

Winter 8,000m Update: Urubko and Bowie Push Up Broad Peak

Don Bowie has just posted a picture where, for...
January 28, 2020

Winter 8,000’ers, Updated: Summit Action Brewing

Update: Denis Urubko was originally determined not to waste...
January 23, 2020

Simone Moro Expedition Ends in Near-Fatal Crevasse Fall

The Gasherbrum Glacier has just ended Simone Moro and...
January 19, 2020

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