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Zara Rutherford, 19-Year-Old Round-the-World Pilot, Reaches Los Angeles

Zara Rutherford has been busy lately. Just the usual...

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...

Rakaposhi: Highly Difficult Rescue Operation Ahead — Help Needed

Things are not looking good on Rakaposhi for the...

Rakaposhi: Climbers Stranded in Bad Weather, and a Diplomatic Mess

Bad weather has stranded climbers Jakub Vlcek, Peter Macek,...

SOS from Rakaposhi

The three-member Pakistani-Czech expedition has run into trouble somewhere...

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Eiger: Wall of Death

Unless you're a bleeding-edge alpinist, there’s not a whole...

Dani Arnold Shatters Speed Record on Petit Dru

He did it on August 15, but the news...

Breaking: Georgians Summit Saraghrar NW

The Georgian team led by Archil Badriashvili has made...

Natural Wonders: Rare Clouds

Some unusual clouds, like lenticulars, are familiar. Others, like...

The Wabi-Sabi of Latok IV

The first ascent of Latok IV is a tale...

Roundup of Long-Haul Expeditions

Long-haul expeditions around the world have restarted. Some have...

Hindu Kush: Georgian Trio Push on Unclimbed Saraghrar NW

Flying under the radar, Georgian climbers Archil Badriashvili, Baqar...

Bielecki, Golab, and “the Kids” Target New Karakorum Peaks

Ace Polish climbers Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab have...

Gelje Sherpa: An Interview with the Youngest Winter K2 Summiter

BY NABRAJ GHIMIRE At age 28, Gelje Sherpa has already...
80 year old rides horse 1000km

An 80-Year-Old Woman, 1,000km, a Trusty Steed, and a Faithful Dog

For the 49th time, Jane Dotchin has set out...
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Unsupported Kungsleden: Monster Pack Man Covers 500km in a New Style

Many thru-hike the Kungsleden, Swedish Lapland's 500km "King's Trail."...

Himalaya: Climbers Approach Base Camp

Fifteen teams and 157 foreign climbers are converging on...

Ama Dablam: A Climbers’ Guide

British mountaineer Kenton Cool’s resumé is bursting at the...

Sajid Sadpara Joins Alex Txikon’s Winter Manaslu Team

Alex Txikon has just announced that Sajid Sadpara of...

Smithwick and Kuo Will Try to Ski Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri is not just one more ski line to...

Legend Series: Mary Kingsley

Exploring West Africa in the guise of a trader...

Strong Polish Team Off to Shimshal

While commercial expeditions in Nepal's post-monsoon season concentrate on...

Newcomers’ Guide: Climbing Grades

Earlier, we published a deep dive on how to...