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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,...
January 6, 2023
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...
January 6, 2023

Snowflake Bentley’s Pioneering Photos Now Online

Wilson Bentley holds the enviable title of "first person...
January 6, 2023
Nanda Devi massif.

The Story of Nanda Devi: Irresistible Will Meets Immovable Goddess

The state of Uttarakhand in northern India is often...
January 5, 2023
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...
January 5, 2023
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Gifts For People Who Are Always Cold

We all have that one friend who is always...
January 5, 2023
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Best Gifts For Skiers In 2023

Unlike many summer sports, skiers need a lot of...
January 5, 2023
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Keep Safe On The Slopes With The Best Ski Helmets In 2023

A ski helmet is an essential part of snow...
January 5, 2023
fennec fox

Cuteness Overload: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Canine

The massive Sahara Desert covers 6% of the world’s...
January 5, 2023
Candide Thovex catches air with no snow to catch him.

No Snow? No Worries — At Least for Candide Thovex

According to Candide Thovex's X-Games profile page, the French...
January 4, 2023
alex honnold el padre first ascent

Alex Honnold Solos ‘Silly’ New Route On Nevada’s El Padre

Alex Honnold’s latest route probably won’t go down as...
January 4, 2023
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The Push to Extend the Appalachian Trail to Europe and Africa

When we think of the Appalachian Trail, we tend...
January 4, 2023
Ice walls of a crevasse, the blue sky upwards.

Winter Cho Oyu: A Lost Opportunity

Climbers on Cho Oyu will not be able to...
January 4, 2023
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Best Heated Jackets To Keep You Warm This Winter

A heated jacket looks and fits like a regular...
January 4, 2023
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Great Expeditions: Orellana’s Navigation of the Amazon

Conquistador Francisco de Orellana lived in the shadow of...
January 4, 2023
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Man Runs a Marathon Every Day of 2022

What's your New Year's Resolution for 2023? If it's...
January 3, 2023
tim howell

WATCH: Climber Pulls Off First Wingsuit Jump From Aconcagua

One of BASE jumping's most ambitious pioneers brought in...
January 3, 2023
Moro and Txikon by a tent at the base of Manaslu, the summit in background.

Action Ahead on Dhaulagiri, Manaslu. Cho Oyu Uncertain

Alex Txikon and Simone Moro are already together on...
January 3, 2023
Rocky spires topped by snow

Two Climbers Die in Patagonia in Separate Incidents Over the Holidays

The Patagonian climbing  season has not started well. Two...
January 2, 2023
hunter-gatherers used pottery

Pottery Pre-Dates Agriculture in Eurasia, Groundbreaking Study Finds

What uniquely human staple pre-dates the social conventions of...
January 2, 2023
svalbard reindeer

Svalbard Reindeer Flourish As Climate Warms

New research suggests that the reindeers' flexible diet might...
January 2, 2023
best camping tables

Foldable & Portable: The Best Camping Tables In 2023

There’s nothing like camping in the great outdoors to...
January 2, 2023
best avalanche beacons

The Best Avalanche Beacons For Backcountry Skiing In 2023

If you’ve graduated from the resort slopes and prefer...
January 2, 2023
Dhaulagiri, well covered in snow and with a cloud covering the summit.

Goettler and Barmasse Go For Dhaulagiri Alpine Style

David Goettler and Herve Barmasse have finally revealed that...
January 2, 2023