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Solar Flares Wrack Sun’s Surface, Comms Disturbances Possible

Conditions on the surface of the sun have been...
Jari Saario in an ocean row boat.

There and Back Again: 14,000km Across the Atlantic

Jari Saario is setting out to do something no...
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A Restored House Reveals The Wealth — And Lust — Of Doomed Pompeii

A restored and reopened Pompeii residence showcases the wealth...

Lionel Messi Inspires Two New Climbs in Patagonia

Two separate teams have opened spectacular new routes on...
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Another Attempt to Kayak the Deadly Tasman Sea

Another attempt is underway to kayak across the Tasman...
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Sending ‘Gigantor’: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Route

After zero people in 15 years were capable of...
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The Best Ski Boot Bags in 2023 For Safe And Organized Transport

For skiers and snowboarders, a good, compact boot bag...
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Dhaulagiri: A Short History of Successes and Failures

With Herve Barmasse and David Goettler poised to attempt...
Locals at the crash site, in a gorge near Pohkara.

Plane Crashes Near Pohkara: All 72 Passengers Feared Dead

In Nepal's worst plane accident in three decades, a...
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ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
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Temperature Dives to Record Lows in Eastern Siberia. Would you Believe -75˚C?

According to residents, the air temperature in the eastern...
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When Form and Fashion Meet: The Best Puffer Vests of 2023

Puffer vests provide enough insulation to keep the core...
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Rock and Ice: The Best Mountaineering Boots of 2023

If you're just getting started in mountaineering, there's a...
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Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Rowing Extra: Ocean Cats Win TWAC; Another Atlantic Rower Dips In

Ocean Cats have won the 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic...
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Win A Splitboard Plus $1,500 For Your Next Adventure Through Jones, AAC

If you’ve got an idea for a splitboarding project...
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Antarctica 2022: Crossings in Trouble, Solo Skiers Arrive at the Pole

There has been lots of drama, as two of...
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The Colder The Winter, The Smarter The Chickadee

Researchers have determined that mountain chickadees living at high...
Barmase on a hard snow slop in a bluebird day, roped up with Goettler seen lower down.

Winter Dhaulagiri: ‘It’s Not About Style, But About Respect’

Out of three winter expeditions this season, only one...
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Hobbyist Discovers Northernmost Glacier In The U.S.

In an age of satellites and detailed maps and...
Climbers facing snowy Manaslu in a sunny day.

For Some, Txikon’s Manaslu ‘First’ Claim Detracts From Excellent Climb

Basque climber Alex Txikon and Nepalis Chhepal Sherpa, Tenjen...
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The Best Heated Gloves To Keep Your Hands Warm In 2023

How should you stay warm in brutally cold weather?...
Antonio de la Rosa gives a thumbs up.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for January

Since our last rowing roundup, teams in the Talisker...