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Vedrines takes a selfie, a snow dome behind him.

Ski Traverse, Benjamin Vedrines-Style: 138Km, 12,000 Vertical M, Two Days

"Another great project done," said Benjamin Vedrines. The French...
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Visit Sunny Chernobyl: The Fad of Atomic Tourism

One of the newest forms of travel, atomic or...
Gelje and Adriana in Base Camp, their faces smeared with flour from the puja ceremony.

Cho Oyu Team Retreats to Kathmandu; ‘May’ Return in Three Weeks

The last we heard from the Cho Oyu climbers,...
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Patagonia’s ‘Unseen Mountain’ Sees First Ascent

Climbing in Patagonia isn’t always about testing one’s skills...
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Green Comet To Pass Earth Later This Month

For the first time since the Ice Age, a...
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The Best Crampons for Winter Adventures 2023

From ice climbing to mountaineering, crampons are necessary for...
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Revealed: Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was So Tough

“They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” As tired...
Diving the wreck of the Erebus

Leather Journal Among New Artifacts Discovered at HMS Erebus Wreck

When the sailors of HMS Erebus abandoned her to...
Aconcagua.

Two Months, Ten 6,000m Peaks In The Andes

In less than two months, a pair of European...
climber on the rocky summit of Manaslu

Alex Txikon: ‘Manaslu Was More Dangerous Than I Expected’

On Saturday morning, we sent Alex Txikon some questions...
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Sam Patch, America’s First Daredevil

The term daredevil calls to mind a crazy stuntman...
A painting in the Lascaux Cave, France.

A ‘Person Off The Street’ Solves Mystery Of Ice Age Drawings

If you're feeling a warm sense of satisfaction over...
Isle of Skye Scotland

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
climbers on a snow slope, Manaslu summit swept by winds in background.

Details on Manaslu O2, Cho Oyu Team Back in Kathmandu

Alex Txikon and the Nepali team flew back to...
A close up image of copepods in water droplets. On the left are immature harpacticoid copepods. On the right is an armored protozoan with an intricate mineral skeleton

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Weekend Warm-Up: The Big Bang & Emma Twyford

The stakes quickly become clear in this in-depth look...
Alex Txikon smiles, tired, in pitch black night.

Manaslu Summiters Safely Down

Alex Txikon and the six Nepalis returned safely to...
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Running Phenom Elsey Davis Breaks Winter Bob Graham Record

In 2022, Eleanor "Elsey" Davis gained notoriety on the...

Tent Review: Nemo Chogori 3P

I can count on one hand the number of...
Alex close shot, with nose protector and a sleeping pad in the backpack.

Alex Txikon and Sherpa Team Summit Winter Manaslu

Alex Txikon, Tenjen Sherpa, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, Mingtemba Sherpa,...
A photo from the Vermas/Teelahti expedition.

Antarctica 2022: Flat Light, Soft Snow, and New Year’s Celebrations

Sastrugi, low clouds, and soft snow continue to plague...

Snowflake Bentley’s Pioneering Photos Now Online

Wilson Bentley holds the enviable title of "first person...
Nanda Devi massif.

The Story of Nanda Devi: Irresistible Will Meets Immovable Goddess

The state of Uttarakhand in northern India is often...
little snow on a green plain at Ax 3 Domaines' ski resort.

Europe’s Heat Wave Closes Ski Resorts

After a scorching summer, Europe is now having one...