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Climber Anna Pfaff to Lose Toes After Frostbite

From April 19 and April 21, 2022, U.S. climbers...

Carla Perez Summits Makalu Without O2

Yesterday, Carla Perez of Ecuador summited Makalu without supplementary...
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Space Balloon Tourism: The Next Frontier? One Company Thinks So

Dangling from a helium balloon the size of a...

Tunc Findik Survived the 2013 Terrorist Attack at Nanga Parbat. Now He Returns to Finish his Quest

As Nepal's season wraps up, climbers turn toward Pakistan;...

Arctic Roundup: Steger Resupplies, Heiberg Team on Schedule

In our latest arctic roundup, Will Steger stocks up...
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The Best Ear Warmers: Robes for Your Lobes

Appropriate cold-weather wear can make all the difference to...
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X Rechargeable Flashlight: Resilient & Bright

Do you want a lightweight, compact, yet powerful flashlight...
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Olight S1R Baton II Review: Tiny, Mighty Light

The best flashlight is the one you have with...
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Fresh Air: Best Air Quality Monitors of 2022

No matter where you live, you’re not immune to...

Final Summit Pushes on Makalu and Everest

Makalu is the final destination of the season for...

Natural Wonders: Dog Door on Mars

Reader Winston Stairs recently shared a peculiar image on...

A Hard Start on Madagascar’s Mangoky River

Oscar Scafidi and Ben Ziehm Stephen's quest to kayak...

Garmin Forerunner 45S: Just Enough for the Serious Runner

I've been running for as long as I can...
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Air Quality Monitor by MUTOCAR: Easy O2 Testing

MUTOCAR's air quality monitor is a straightforward appliance that delivers...

Ancient Forest Found in Giant Sinkhole

Cave explorers recently came across a sinkhole in South...

Everest, Gummy Bears, and Honesty in Climbing

After returning from his remarkable no-O2 climb of Everest...

Legendary Adventure Cyclist Dervla Murphy Dies at 90

Pioneering endurance cyclist Dervla Murphy has made her final...

Bad Weather Ends Lhotse South Face Climb and Delays Harila’s Flight to Makalu

Hong Sun-Taek's expedition to the South Face of Lhotse...
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Chill Out: The Best Coolers of 2022

A good cooler is a valuable asset that keeps...
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Airthings Wave Plus Air Quality Monitor: Clearing the Air

In the crowded pack of air quality monitors, Airthings'...

David Goettler Summits Everest No-O2; Plus, What Exactly is the Everest-Lhotse Traverse?

Good weather held through the weekend, permitting a large...

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
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Kristin Harila: Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu in Two Days?

Kristin Harila of Norway summited Everest at 8:45 am...
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Helly Hansen Alpha 3.0 Ski Jacket: Blizzard-Worthy Style

Wondering why we chose the Helly Hansen Alpha 3.0...