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Erupting Russian Volcano Attracts Thrill-seekers
An erupting 4,750m volcano in Kamtchatka, Russia is attracting...
Weekend Warm-Up: Changabang and the Mirrors of Repetition
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Nepal Eases Quarantine Rules, Climbers Prep for Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri
For 8,000m hopefuls, the climbing starts soon; for trekkers,...
2,000Km Through the Indian Himalaya, in Winter
Belgian ultrarunner Peter Van Geit's first winter experience covered...
Billi Bierling on the No-O2 Debate and Manaslu
The trekkers have not returned to an unusually quiet...
Solar Storm Causes Spectacular Aurora
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Former 16-Year-Old Everest Summiter Returns For No-O2 Ascent
Already a record-setter at age 16, Arjun Vajpai has...
Hervé Barmasse Solos All Six Ridges of the Matterhorn
Earlier this March, Hervé Barmasse became the first alpinist...
Darvaza Gas Crater: Welcome to “The Gates of Hell”
Deep in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan lies the...
The Wildest Rivers in the World, Part I: Six Epic Paddles in Canada’s Barren Grounds
You may not see another person for six weeks...
Another Team Bound for Dhaulagiri’s Unclimbed NW Ridge
The 4,500m base-to-summit ascent is one of the biggest...
Great Survival Stories: Jan Baalsrud Evades Nazi Dragnet
One of the greatest escapes of all time
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Weekend Warm-Up: The Kristina Madsen Story
Danish professional trail runner Kristina Madsen is no stranger...
Freerider Luca Pandolfi Killed in Avalanche
"No way out" once the slide began
Freeride champion Luca...
Sophie Lavaud Leads All-Woman Team on Dhaulagiri
Sophie Lavaud of Switzerland and four partners, all with...
Nepal Probes Everest Climbers’ Vaccine Gift
Bureaucracy or caution? Investigation launched over Bahraini vaccines
Too good...