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Close shot of Polish skier Andrzej bargiel with helmet and his skis on his backpack.

Andrzej Bargiel to Ski Nanga Parbat

Andrzej Bargiel leaves tomorrow for Pakistan to tackle the...
a great white shark and several small fish nearby

Watch: Great White Shark Filmed in Mediterranean For First Time

BY ALEXANDER HARO When you think of the Mediterranean Sea,...
hiker in dramatic arctic mountain landscape

A Traveler’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #5: Baffin Island

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
woman in kerchief lying on hospital cot embraced by family

Malaysian Hiker Missing for 2 Weeks Survives on Berries and ‘Black Water’

A 49-year-old Malaysian woman survived two weeks lost in...
aerial view of snowy Alaskan scene

Ranger’s Death on Mt. McKinley Marks Fourth of the Season

BY MARY ANDINO Mt. McKinley — North America’s highest peak...
Sherpa climbers at the airport, with trolleys filled with duffel bags.

Nanga Parbat Kicks Off Pakistan Climbing Season

With the Nepal climbing season finally closed, Sherpa guides...
straight prairie trail with cyclist

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...

Canada Coast-to-Coast Paddlers Press On, Despite Mega-Portages

Three Canadian paddlers are now 53 days and 1,241km...
mountain man with hands on his hips

Weekend Warm-Up: Great Days in the Rockies

Great Days in the Rockies is a short film...
Yuichiro Miura descending Everest on skis in 1970.

The Holy Grail of Everest Skiing: A Pure Ascent, A Continuous Descent

Since the first attempts in the 1970s, high-altitude skiing...
Hillary Dawa Sherpa arriving at HAMS Hospital, Kathmandu.

Abandoned On Everest, Sherpa’s Case Triggers Investigations in Nepal

While Hillary Dawa Sherpa recovers in the hospital from...
The Italian team, with Matteo Della Bordella on the right, departing Italy.

Karakoram Early Birds: Italians Target New Route on K7

Matteo della Bordella is wasting no time. At the...
Boa Viagem Beach in Pernambuco, Brazil.

Two Young People Gruesomely Attacked by Sharks in Brazilian City on Consecutive Days

BY EVAN QUARNSTROM Two separate shark incidents occurred at beaches...
A black-roofed structure in the jungle, mountains in the distance

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #6: Sumatra

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
Hillary Dawa covers his face, finally down after six days.

Hillary Dawa Sherpa Found Alive on Everest!

Everest has brought us another story of miraculous survival....
Divers in the port of Nassau.

Real Pirates of the Caribbean Shipwreck Discovered

Infamous pirates like Blackbeard, Henry Avery, and Black Sam...
Close shot of a Sherpa climber with a wooden cap and a red jacket.

Everest Sherpa Still Missing as Outfitter Faces Questions

There is no hope for Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who...
Mosquitoes on a net.

Insect Repellent Can Attract Mosquitoes

New research suggests that DEET, a widely used ingredient...
Close shots of two climbers in an indoor setting but with helmets and headlamps still on.

Ace Team Attempting New Route in Pakistan

Most of the attention has been focused on a...
Wesley "Megaman" Tils.

Walking 12,800Km Across America

American Wesley Tils, 33, is one week into an...
Rescue efforts continue in a Laotian cave.

Laos Cave Rescue: Two Still Missing

Rescue teams in a remote area of Laos are...

Sherpa Left Behind in Everest Closing Rush

Did we say Everest was empty? It is not,...
A helicopter in front of Everest summit.

Everest Climbers Airlifted from Camp 2 But Unanswered Questions Linger

After a week spent high on Everest, a helicopter...
Hikers accompany Kamryn Renae down Mount Whitney.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...