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Winter Munros: 69 Climbed, 213 To Go

Anna Wells is three weeks and 69 Munros into...
skull with a sharpened stick stuck through the nose and mouth

The Surprise Origin of Multiple Sclerosis in Europe

A flight of studies one genetic researcher called a...
A sherpa climber inside a hole in the snow, roped up and with two coils of rope beside him.

Winter Annapurna: Another Setback

The Winter Annapurna team has again retreated from Camp...
A camp in the snow.

Justin Barbour Begins Next Leg of 3,800km Odyssey

In June 2023, Justin Barbour set out on a...
peru mummy

‘False Heads’ On 73 Mummies Tell Different Story of Ancient Peru

Seventy-three intact burials, some adorned with intricately carved masks,...
Colliard pulling his sled

Colliard Reaches South Pole, Breaks Speed Record

France's Vincent Colliard has reached the South Pole, breaking...
NASA ARTEMIS ASTRONAUTS

NASA Delays Artemis; First Woman Won’t Touch Moon Until 2026

The ambitious Artemis project to carry the first woman...
A plane landed on ice by a volcanic caldera in a sunny day.

Climbers Target Mt. Sidley, Antarctica’s Highest Volcano

While teams line up on Vinson to tick off...
spacecraft in front of neptune

Forget Everything You Knew: Neptune’s Not Blue

Earth may be the “blue planet” — but for...
Some tents and a line of prayer flags on a rocky BC at the base of a rather dry Annapurna, under a blue sky.

Winter Annapurna: Camp 3 Tomorrow

Alex Txikon's team is back on Annapurna, at Camp...
Grossglockner.

Two Rescues: On an Austrian Mountain and in a Slovenian Cave

Five days ago, there was a difficult, 15-hour rescue...
Pierre Hedan at the South Pole.

Antarctica: Colliard Nears Pole, Omar Di Felice Aborts

This week in Antarctica, Omar Di Felice aborts his...

French Cyclist Completes 1,400Km Midwinter Ride Across Lapland

Joffrey Maluski of France has cycled 1,436km across Lapland...
A rescuer hangs from the side of a chopper flying toward a woodland area in a snowy ski resort.

Four Injured in Cable Car Crash at Austrian Ski Resort

Four members of a Danish family were seriously injured...
the climber on a vertical ice section.

Winter Climbing Areas, Part II: Nepal with Vinayak Malla

Besides hosting the highest mountains in the world, Nepal...
astronauts eating

The Perfect Space Meal: Seeds, Nuts, Salad

As manned space missions get longer and more extreme,...
three views of a copper-colored antique dress

Dress Code: Enigma Hidden in Antique Garment Finally Unravels

When one fashion collector bought a stately Victorian dress...
Riso Nemec and Adam Kaniak on the summit of Spik after ascending the challenging Direktna route on the north wall of Spik.

Slovak Duo Climbs Direct North Wall Route on Spik

On Jan. 5, Adam Kaniak and Riso Nemec of...
Urubko with a paper garland around his neck and surrounded by to local climbers.

Winter 8,000’ers: Urubko In Skardu, A New Member on Annapurna

Denis Urubko has finally reached Pakistan about 10 days...
The 2023 Australian total solar eclipse.

Rare Total Solar Eclipse Due in 2024

On April 8, there will be a total solar...
polar bear with kill

Avian Flu Kills Polar Bear in Alaska

Alaska wildlife officials recently reported the first case of...
Laura Tiefenthaler in front of Fitz Roy.

Two Good Patagonia Ascents Kick Off the New Year

Over the last month, Patagonian climbers have used favorable...
Tirol, Austria

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
The Aussie Old Salts

Former Australian Spy Dies During The World’s Toughest Row

Alisdair Putt has died while taking part in the...