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Black-tailed rattlesnake.

New Research Debunks Old Myth: Baby Rattlesnakes Don’t Deliver Deadlier Bites

For decades, hikers have heard that baby rattlesnakes are...
A climber by a small tent, Everest and Lhotse in background.

First Climbers Arrive at Everest, While One Man Cycles There on a Vintage Bike

While high winds delay the work of the Icefall...
woman cooking in front of tent

Two Recipes for High-Calorie Expedition Dinners

Expedition dinners need to balance taste and calories with...
A helicopter among the clouds covering Everest flanks, carries a climber hanging at the end of a cable.

Everest Guides React to ‘Poisoning’ Headlines

Despite their usual attitude of ignoring controversy, at least...
Two sherpa climbers fix ropes on a steep ramp as the snow falls in the night.

First Ama Dablam Summits

The first summits of the season have come from...
Annapurna base camp lit up in the night under a full moon.

Annapurna Climbers Are Ready for the Summit, But the Weather Is Not

Teams on Annapurna have completed their second and final...
three young guys arm in arm in the woods

Paddling 8,000Km Coast to Coast Across Canada

Next week, three young Canadian paddlers will push off...
Black and white photo of Camp Century being constructed.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
A man in a tent drawing a plan.

Weekend Warm-Up: The Legacy Will Steger Built

As Will Steger sets out on another Arctic expedition...
A crack in the ice runs vertically across a frozen Great Slave Lake

Arctic Roundup: Progress, Retreats, and Route Changes

Since our last roundup, the Arctic expedition season has...
A skier leaves a trace on pristine snow.

Traverses, Solos, and New Routes in the Alps

Jonas Schild and Silvan Schupbach have freed Komplexe Komplexe,...
A helicopter in front of Everest summit.

The Facts Behind the ‘Everest’ Scandal of Poisoned Clients and Fake Rescues

Today, Everest is making headlines around the world with...
sledder in white arctic landscape

Manhauling a Sled in the Polar Regions: Some Tips

A manhauler's pace depends on snow conditions, temperature, and...
statue of explorer Antonio de Abreu

Great Explorers: Antonio De Abreu

My future mother-in-law’s greatest passion is genealogy. When she...
Close shot of Peter hamor sitting on a bench while trekking in Nepal.

Peter Hamor Postpones Api, Reflects on Exploratory Apinism

Peter Hamor has postponed his attempt to climb Mt....
cambodian cave

Unknown Species Discovered in Cambodian Caves

Researchers have found several previously unknown creatures living in...
inuit winter house

An Inuit Shaman and a Great Migration that Ended in Murder and Cannibalism

The Qitdlarssuaq story has not yet been made into...
Climbers up a snow slope clipped to afixed rope with wind rising clouds of snow.

Annapurna: First Rotation Done, Despite Lots of Snow

Climbers on Annapurna have completed their first rotation to...
Aerial view of Skardu and its surrounding mountains.

Skardu, Pakistan’s Mountain Areas Quiet

After days of unrest in Skardu early this month,...
selfie taker near cliff

Why Taking Selfies Has Led to Almost 400 Deaths

Self-portraits have been around as long as cameras, but...
Three climbers in casual wear post in front of a truck.

Japanese to Attempt First Ascent of 6,000’er Near Manaslu

Masayuki Takenaka, 36, Tatsuro Sugimoto, 37, and Ryota Nomura,...
The Fab Four - the only contenders to finish the Iditarod Trail Invitational this year

Adventure Links of the Week 

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
Hannelore Schmatz.

Looking Back: In 1979, the First Woman Dies on Everest

The death zone of Everest, above 8,000m, holds the...