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Pierre Hedan at the South Pole.

Antarctica: Colliard Nears Pole, Omar Di Felice Aborts

This week in Antarctica, Omar Di Felice aborts his...
January 10, 2024

French Cyclist Completes 1,400Km Midwinter Ride Across Lapland

Joffrey Maluski of France has cycled 1,436km across Lapland...
January 10, 2024
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...
January 9, 2024
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...
January 9, 2024
astronauts eating

The Perfect Space Meal: Seeds, Nuts, Salad

As manned space missions get longer and more extreme,...
January 9, 2024
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...
January 9, 2024
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...
January 8, 2024
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...
January 8, 2024
The 2023 Australian total solar eclipse.

Rare Total Solar Eclipse Due in 2024

On April 8, there will be a total solar...
January 8, 2024
polar bear with kill

Avian Flu Kills Polar Bear in Alaska

Alaska wildlife officials recently reported the first case of...
January 8, 2024
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...
January 7, 2024
Tirol, Austria

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
January 7, 2024
The Aussie Old Salts

Former Australian Spy Dies During The World’s Toughest Row

Alisdair Putt has died while taking part in the...
January 7, 2024
Climbers on an ice line in a winter light, under the light of their headlamps.

A Three-Day Ice Climb On Mt. Agner in the Dolomites

A cold season in central Europe has inspired a...
January 6, 2024
Parker Solar Probe.

NASA Probe Will Touch the Sun in 2024

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is getting ready for a...
January 6, 2024
black men on the beach with one white man and various boats

Weekend Warm-Up: Unplanned and Unburdened in ‘Africa By Kayak’

Beau Miles is one of those people who can’t...
January 6, 2024
Takakia moss

Natural Wonders: The World’s Oldest Moss

Eons ago, Earth experienced a succession of chaotic events:...
January 5, 2024
Annapurna with a wind plume flying from its summit.

Winter Annapurna: Waiting For Jet Stream Winds to Ease

The winter Annapurna team is ready for a final...
January 5, 2024
Arenal Volcano near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

Greener Trees Can Forecast Volcanic Eruptions

Predicting when a volcano will erupt is tricky. Some...
January 5, 2024
A climber team holds a Nepalese flag on the summit of Chhopa Bamare.

Nepalese Team Opens Another 6,000’er For Potential Trekkers

Editor's note: The first ascenders of Chhopa Bamare have...
January 5, 2024
Aconcagua from the air.

Two Die on Aconcagua

The climbing season has just started on 6,962m Aconcagua,...
January 4, 2024
Omar Di Felice in Antarctica.

Antarctica: Colliard On Track For Speed Record

Vincent Colliard needs only nine (very) big days to...
January 4, 2024
A humpback whale jumping out of the water

How a 20-Minute Chat With A Whale Might Help Us Find Alien Life

In a world-first, scientists have had a 20-minute conversation...
January 4, 2024
four kayakers stand on sea ice by a kayak

Northwest Passage Kayakers Face National Parks Charges

Four kayakers who set a landmark record in a...
January 3, 2024