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Kayaking the Length of the UK: Both Expeditions Succeed

Over the last few months, two expeditions set out...
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Exploration Mysteries: Searching for the Bones of Jens Munk’s Crew

With a bonanza of polar bears readily available for...

Broad Peak: New Reports on the Rescue and Kim’s Fatal Fall

Little by little, what happened during Broad Peak's recent...

What Happened on Broad Peak: A Retelling of Events

Dramatic events have kept our attention on Broad Peak...

Eccentric Explorers: Dr. Geebers

Often people who appear outwardly bizarre are anything but....

Is This Amazon “Cruise” Bold or Crazy?

A DJ and a ski alpinist have set off...
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Google Maps Route on Ben Nevis “Potentially Fatal”

Despite their seeming technical superiority, mapping apps are a...

How Safe are the Ropes on K2?

As summit pushes end on Broad Peak and Gasherbrum...

Kim HongBin Dies on Broad Peak

The disabled Korean, who lost all his fingers on...

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

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

Pakistan Update: Summit Climbers Back in Camp 3

Summiters on both Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II have...

Late Summits on Broad Peak and GII

Finally, there's summit news from Broad Peak, but only...

Gasherbrum II Summits, Tough Going on Broad Peak

Akhbar Syed, managing expeditions on both Gasherbrums, Broad Peak,...

Broad Peak & Gasherbrum II: Climbers Near Summit

Despite difficult conditions, the summit push on Broad Peak...

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...

Muchu Chhish, Updated: Retreat to Base Camp

Across the Karakorum, deep, fresh snow is impeding climbers...

Broad Peak: Snow Defeats Would-be Summiters for Now; All Return to C3

Deep snow has made the Broad Peak summit push...
Viva Peru Carajo from the Ground

Pou Brothers Free Unclimbed Face in Peru

It's been quite the summer for route development on...

Broad Peak Summit Push: Climbers Struggle in Waist-Deep Snow

Deep snow had made things really difficult for the...

Neal Moore Paddles On, Through a Changing America

Neal Moore’s voyage of discovery has survived a close...
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Glowacz and Hans Establish 20-Pitch Route in Dolomites

On July 12, German expeditionists Stefan Glowacz and Phillip...

K2 Summit Push Ahead; Broad Peak Climbers in Camp 3

Summit pushes continue apace on Broad Peak and GII,...

Broad Peak & Gasherbrums Summit Update

Following an optimistic weather forecast, teams are hurrying up...
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Tips For Hiking With Kids

There are two ways hiking with children can go....