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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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Newcomer’s Guide to Bestiaries

We think of the Middle Ages as a time...
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The Best Dive Watches For Marine Adventures In 2022

A good dive watch isn’t merely a waterproof model...
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Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Friends of the Grit Embrace ‘High-Stakes’ Climbing

In just a few decades, rock climbing's diversity of...
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La Sportiva TC Pro: A Comfortable High-Top Shoe Designed For Long Climbs

Named after the iconic Tommy Caldwell, La Sportiva's TC...
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La Sportiva Miura Climbing Shoes: Lace-Up Or VS?

La Sportiva’s Miura climbing shoes come in two different...
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Antarctica 2022: Busiest Season in a Decade

The Antarctic summer is shaping up to be the...
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2022 Banff Mountain Book Award Winners Announced

The Banff Mountain Book Competition just released its 2022...
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Remains of Neanderthal Family Discovered in Siberian Cave

We know more about giant dinosaurs from 165 million...
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Across South Georgia in the Footsteps of Shackleton — Sort Of

There's a reason that adventurers continue to marvel at...
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Cho Oyu Summit Push Aborted — Pioneer Calls Off Expedition

It feels like winter, said Gelje Sherpa after retreating...
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Alex Honnold’s ‘HURT’ Route is 50Km of Nevada Desert Pain

If there’s a better rock climber who’s also more...
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Grace Tseng’s Manaslu Record Claims Questioned, Crowdfunding Blocked

On October 3, the 2022 Manaslu season apparently ended...
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Exploration Mysteries: Mercury Rivers

Today, we know that mercury is one of the...
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Reach Your Climbing Goals With The Best Rock Climbing Shoes In 2022

Climbers often like to blame their climbing ability on...
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Light It Up: The Best Firestarters In 2022

Most of the time, you won’t need firestarters to...
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The Best Camping Coffee Makers In 2022: Tasty Tent-Side Brews

What’s better than a Sunday morning, a nice cup...
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Project Mantis: Shedding Light on the Amazon After Dark

The rainforest at night offers a symphony of sound...
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Alpine-Style Teams Struggle in a Washout Season

While commercial teams flock to Ama Dablam and the...
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Sunski Dipsea Sunglasses: Stylish, Polarized & Made From Recycled Plastic

One of my favorite sunglasses, Sunski’s Dipsea glasses, work just...
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Jasmine Harrison Swims the Length of Britain

Jasmine Harrison has become the first woman to swim...
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Harila, Others Should Summit Cho Oyu This Week

Fourteen Sherpas from Pioneer Adventure and Seven Summit Treks...
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Frenchman Attempting Longest Route in the World

Just a few days ago, Yann Busnel found himself...