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A transected diagram of the SS Bessemer

SS Bessemer, the Disastrous Seasickness-Proof Ship

Perhaps the most famous ship in exploration history, the Fram...
Arriving in Antarctica.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
view of ancient rocks

World’s Oldest Rocks Discovered in Northern Canada

In a remote stretch of northern Quebec, scientists have...
a climber on a mixed face

Chileans Open New Route In Peruvian Andes

Three Chileans have opened a 400m new route on...
a submarine

Weekend Warm-Up: Frozen North

This week's documentary takes us to the frozen Arctic,...
martian rock

A Piece of Mars Is Up for Auction

An otherworldly treasure is heading to the auction house...
Close shot of Maria Cardell and Denis Urubko in casualwear at some outdoor spot in Skardu.

Denis Urubko About to Begin New Route on Nanga Parbat

Tomorrow, Denis Urubko and his wife, Maria Cardell, will...
Close shot (selfie) of Horia Colibasanu on the summit, holding an ice-axe with a ribbon colored as the Romanian flag.

Nanga Parbat Summits, and the Aftermath of a Fatal Fall

Yesterday, some climbers reached the summit of Nanga Parbat...
underwater photo of orcas 'kissing'

Killer Whales Caught on Kiss Cam

Two killer whales have been caught "kissing" on camera...
Close shot of Klara Kolouchova, with frosted hair.

Tragedy on Nanga Parbat: Czech Woman Dies In Fall

On the lower slopes of Nanga Parbat, well below...
A little kid in a big jacket on the summit of Elbrus

Record or Irresponsibility? A Six-Year-Old Boy Summits Mount Elbrus

A six-year-old boy summited 5,642m Mount Elbrus last week...
Caro North, Soledad de las Nieves, and Tatin Sanchez in the Tien Shan.

First Ski Descent of a 5,000m Peak in the Tien Shan

Caro North, Soledad de las Nieves, and Tatin Sanchez...
Close shot of Dorota Samocko of Poland with helmet and dawnsuit.

Rope Fixers, First Group Summit Nanga Parbat

A group of climbers has summited Nanga Parbat, according...
Colibasanu inside a tent

Nanga Parbat: Summit Push Begins

Climbers on Nanga Parbat reached Camp 3 today, despite...
An asteroid.

Third-Ever Interstellar Visitor May Have Just Appeared

Yesterday, the ATLAS telescope identified a potential interstellar interloper....
The new route on the Northeast Face of Huandoy East.

New Route On Huandoy East in the Peruvian Andes

On June 15, two climbers established a difficult new...
A tent on a slanted slope of snow and scree on K2

The Silent Season on K2: Action Begins, But Little Info Forthcoming

It's always exciting to get the first reports from...
From left to right: Mark Twight, Barry Blanchard, Ward Robinson, and Kevin Doyle in front of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat in 1988.

A Climbing History of Nanga Parbat’s Rupal Face

The ninth-largest mountain in the world, Pakistan's 8,125m Nanga...
Sight of the Diamir side of nanga Parbat with a topo of the Kinshoffer route up to Camp 3.

Nanga Parbat Dilemma: Move to Camp 4 or Endure Marathon Summit Day?

Climbers are currently approaching the end of the packed...
Three climbers on the snowy, flat summit of Nanga Parbat, to of them with skis on backpacks.

Nanga Parbat: First Ski Descent of the Rupal Face

On June 24, Tiphaine du Perier and Boris Langenstein...
dophins around whale

Dolphins Guide Lost Humpback Whale to Safety

In mid‑June, a rare case of mammalian altruism unfolded...
dead astronaut

Exploration Mysteries: Lost Cosmonauts

“Listen! Listen! Talk to me! I am hot!…oxygen…oxygen…am I...
Tents on the grassy plains at the base of Nanga Parbat.

Nanga Parbat Climbers Summit Despite Poor Conditions

There is news from both sides of Nanga Parbat:...
volcanic plumes of lava spewing

Earth’s Hidden Heartbeat Is Slowly Creating A New Ocean

Deep beneath the surface of Africa, something extraordinary is...