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Kilian Jornet during the challenge in the U.S.

Top 10 Expeditions of 2025 – #9: Kilian Jornet’s 14,000’ers

It's time for our annual countdown of ExplorersWeb's most...
December 22, 2025
The climbers at dawn, with headlamps on, approaching a mountain.

Top 10 Expeditions of 2025 – #10: Robson Ski Descent

It's time for our annual countdown of what ExplorersWeb...
December 21, 2025
Roswell Schaeffer, an Inupiaq hunter and fisher.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
December 21, 2025
Two climbers dressed in warm clothes inside a tent.

Winter McKinley Canceled

Lane Christenson and Dalton Borton of the U.S. have...
December 20, 2025
small climber on snowy wall

Charles Dubouloz Solos the ‘Divine Providence’ Route on Mont Blanc

Over six days in December, French alpinist Charles Dubouloz...
December 20, 2025

Weekend Warm-Up: The Kaamos Road

The Kaamos Road follows French cyclist and filmmaker Joffrey...
December 20, 2025
Two climbers and their equipment are left on the snow by a Talkeetna air taxi.

Two Young Climbers Begin Winter Attempt on McKinley

Lane Christenson and Dalton Borton of the U.S. will...
December 19, 2025
Light streaks on a simulated space image

Swarms of Satellites Are Photobombing Space Telescopes

Our view of space is under threat from the...
December 19, 2025
Colin O'Brady setting up his tent, with it secured to his sled for safety.

Antarctica Roundup 2025-2026: Speed Record On The Line

Colin O'Brady's time in Antarctica isn't getting any faster....
December 19, 2025
Close shot of Simone Moro speaking in a car.

Simone Moro Released From Hospital, Winter Manaslu Officially Over

Simone Moro was released from the hospital on Thursday...
December 19, 2025
a clibmer goin up a snow ramp with Everest in background.

Karl Egloff to Attempt Everest Speed Climb Again

Karl Egloff of Ecuador will return to Everest this...
December 18, 2025
Alice Morrison rests in the shade with her team.

Alice Morrison Walks the Length of Saudi Arabia

Alice Morrison has walked the entire length of Saudi...
December 18, 2025
Kangchenjunga from Pelling, Sikkim.

Looking Back: Triumph and Tragedy on Kangchenjunga, 1995

By the autumn of 1995, Kangchenjunga -- the world's...
December 18, 2025
Three climbers on a belay station in a north face of the Alps, in the evening sun.

The Six Forgotten North Faces: Schupbach Notches #3 in a Long-Term Project

Last weekend, Silvan Schupbach of Switzerland did the third...
December 17, 2025
An illustration of the J2322-2650 system. Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI)

Strange Jupiter-Sized Object Found Orbiting Around Zombie Star

Despite its unmemorable name, J2322-2650 is a strange system....
December 17, 2025
two penguins and puma

Patagonia’s Returning Pumas Feast on Penguins

Reintroducing keystone predator species can have a near-miraculous restorative...
December 17, 2025
A snow-covered peak

Two Climbers on Aoraki-Mt. Cook Still Missing

Four climbers went missing on New Zealand mountains this...
December 16, 2025
Close shot of ASimone Moro smiling and adjusting his cap.

Simone Moro Updates from Hospital on his Heart Condition

Simone Moro of Italy is recovering and well enough...
December 16, 2025
A black and white screenshot of an owl in a nest.

The Best December Wildlife Cams

Tired, but can't sleep? Working, but can't focus? Need...
December 16, 2025
Alex Honnold in taiwan with the Taipei 101 building in background.

Alex Honnold Will Free Solo a Skyscraper on January 23, Live on Netflix

American climbing star Alex Honnold will solo a Taiwan...
December 16, 2025
An adult bear and two cubs, seated in a grassy area

GPS Watch Recorded Bear Attack Victim’s Terrifying Final Moments

Brown bear attacks on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido...
December 15, 2025
climber on snowy summit

First Ascent of Changla Khang West in Nepal

Remote Western Nepal is giving small teams the chance...
December 15, 2025
A volcano emitting smoke

Kamchatka Volcano Blew Its Top in 1956; It’s Now Almost Completely Regrown

On March 30, 1956, Kamchatka's Bezymianny volcano erupted. The...
December 15, 2025
The first ascent's route of Archil Peak marked in red.

First Ascent of Unnamed Peak in Caucasus

In late October, five Georgian mountaineers made the first...
December 15, 2025