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Divers in the port of Nassau.

Real Pirates of the Caribbean Shipwreck Discovered

Infamous pirates like Blackbeard, Henry Avery, and Black Sam...
June 3, 2026
Close shot of a Sherpa climber with a wooden cap and a red jacket.

Everest Sherpa Still Missing as Outfitter Faces Questions

There is no hope for Hillary Dawa Sherpa, who...
June 3, 2026
Mosquitoes on a net.

Insect Repellent Can Attract Mosquitoes

New research suggests that DEET, a widely used ingredient...
June 3, 2026
Close shots of two climbers in an indoor setting but with helmets and headlamps still on.

Ace Team Attempting New Route in Pakistan

Most of the attention has been focused on a...
June 2, 2026
Wesley "Megaman" Tils.

Walking 12,800Km Across America

American Wesley Tils, 33, is one week into an...
June 2, 2026
Rescue efforts continue in a Laotian cave.

Laos Cave Rescue: Two Still Missing

Rescue teams in a remote area of Laos are...
June 1, 2026

Sherpa Left Behind in Everest Closing Rush

Did we say Everest was empty? It is not,...
June 1, 2026
A helicopter in front of Everest summit.

Everest Climbers Airlifted from Camp 2 But Unanswered Questions Linger

After a week spent high on Everest, a helicopter...
June 1, 2026
Hikers accompany Kamryn Renae down Mount Whitney.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
May 31, 2026
a young man climbing

Weekend Warm-Up: World’s Hardest Trad Climb

Drifter's Escape: The World's Hardest Trad Climb documents climber...
May 30, 2026
Some tents at Camp 2, on rather dry, rocky ground.

Three Everest Climbers Remain Stuck in Camp 2

One day after the Khumbu Icefall and hence the...
May 30, 2026
red helicopter in front of snowy giant montaon

Three Climbers Dead After Fall on McKinley

On May 28, Denali National Park and Preserve rangers...
May 30, 2026
Everest and Lhotse as seen from Camp 2 in dimmed light.

Everest Route Closes With Climbers Still in Camp 2

Today marks both Everest Day -- the anniversary of...
May 29, 2026
sledder beside iceberg

Arctic Roundup: Spring Season Ends, Early Summer Travel Begins

As the Arctic spring draws to a close, most...
May 29, 2026
closeup of hiker

1,160 Miles, One Very Full Backpack: New Record for Longest Unsupported FKT

BY MARY ANDINO Imagine hiking a nearly 1,200-mile trail. Now...
May 29, 2026
Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda at sunrise in autumn season.

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #7: Honshu

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
May 28, 2026
Tyler Andrews holds a stuffed duck and smiles at Everest Base Camp .

Tyler Andrews Back In Base Camp with FKT

Tyler Andrews of the U.S. is back in Base...
May 28, 2026
Close shot of climber saulius Damulevicius at the gate of a tent, with cap and dawn jacket.

No-O2 Climber Rescued from Everest

On the way down from his no-oxygen attempt to...
May 28, 2026
man on snowy slope

Tyler Andrews Summits Everest in Record Time, With Oxygen

Tyler Andrews social media team has just announced that...
May 28, 2026
Andrews runs on a snowed up Everest Base Camp as night falls.

Tyler Andrews Starts O2-Assisted Everest FKT, Egloff Turns Back at Camp 4

After more than 24 hours of silence, we have...
May 27, 2026
A climber with face mask and air-trimming mask on the summit of everest in a cloudy day.

Everest Final Push: Harila Summits, Other No-O2 Climbers Retreat

The wind finally died down as the last group...
May 27, 2026
Tyler Andrews training in the Khumbu during a previous expedition, Lhotse south face in background.

Tyler Andrews Opens Up About Everest FKT Controversies: Oxygen and Helicopter Airlift

The attempt last week to break the speed record...
May 26, 2026
plane about to hit paraglider

Video: Watch Plane’s Near-Fatal Collision with Paraglider

A paraglider soaring above the Austrian Alps had a...
May 26, 2026
Compilation of four protraits of climbers on Everest.

It’s Now or Never for No-O2 Climbers on Everest, Including Egloff

After waiting out high winds yesterday, climbers in Camp...
May 26, 2026