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Hold onto Your (Carrot-Shaped) Hat: It’s the Z-Triton, by Zeltini
For escapades demanding the shelter of a turtle and...
Himalayan Update: Annapurna Caution, Nepal Smoke, Everest Icefall Fixed
As wildfires turn normally crystal clear Himalayan skies grey,...
“Fastest Known Time” Records Increase 350% During Lockdown
More than 4,500 fastest known time (FKT) records fell...
Helicopters in the Himalaya, Part 2
Besides creating a nonstop drone, helicopters are also commonly...
A Visit to Sir John Franklin’s Sunken Ship, the Erebus
Researchers found the famous arctic explorer's ship in 2014,...
Our Crowded Himalayan Skies: An Open Debate on Helicopters
Every May, 50 helicopters a day buzz over Everest...
Sk8r Boarding 4,000km Through Australia
The 28-year-old Australian, Tom Drury, is skateboarding from Melbourne...
Marathon 44-Hour Push Nets First Winter Linkup of Four Polish Peaks
"Today I am barely alive, but I am very...
7,000km Hike Across Italy Begins 7th Week on Schedule
In February, Elia Origoni started a 7,000km solo hike...
Erupting Russian Volcano Attracts Thrill-seekers
An erupting 4,750m volcano in Kamtchatka, Russia is attracting...
Weekend Warm-Up: Changabang and the Mirrors of Repetition
A mountain’s challenge is not dictated by height alone....
Nepal Eases Quarantine Rules, Climbers Prep for Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri
For 8,000m hopefuls, the climbing starts soon; for trekkers,...
2,000Km Through the Indian Himalaya, in Winter
Belgian ultrarunner Peter Van Geit's first winter experience covered...
Billi Bierling on the No-O2 Debate and Manaslu
The trekkers have not returned to an unusually quiet...
Solar Storm Causes Spectacular Aurora
Besides blooming flowers, spring is also the aurora season,...
Former 16-Year-Old Everest Summiter Returns For No-O2 Ascent
Already a record-setter at age 16, Arjun Vajpai has...
Hervé Barmasse Solos All Six Ridges of the Matterhorn
Earlier this March, Hervé Barmasse became the first alpinist...
Darvaza Gas Crater: Welcome to “The Gates of Hell”
Deep in the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan lies the...
