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Hiking over the tundra on Baffin Island

Human-Powered Journey Around Baffin Island Reaches West Coast

Caleb McDaniels, 25, and Henry Penfold, 22, are over...
Three climbers with their mountain jackets' hoods on at a mountain top.

And the Piolets d’Or Awards Go To…

The Piolets d'Or jury had a tough time picking...
Swiss rescuers in action with their helicopter.

Annapurna, 2010: The Highest Longline Rescue Saves Three

In the spring of 2010, two Swiss experts were...
A curious polar bear looking down into the water

The Best Images From Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Sponsored by the London Natural History Museum, the Wildlife...
A tent in front of mountains

After a Setback, Polish Trio Tries a Different Line on Unclimbed Gasherbrum VI

The Polish team is back from a first attempt...
A mighty vertical mountain face in Garhwal Himalaya.

A Free-Climbing Attempt on a 6,000’er in India

A Czech-Slovak expedition is currently on India's Bhagirathi 3...
view from overhead of 3 climbers atop tower of rock

Thomas Huber Clears Up Doubts About His Latest First Ascent in Pakistan

Thomas Huber has finally given information about his summer...
Trekkers with headlamps still on at dawn as they walk on a snowy plain toward the mountains.

Where Is It Safe to Travel in Nepal Right Now?

Despite the devastating floods in Nepal last week, most...
frontal view of Asian black bear

Japan Culls 14,000 Bears After Sharp Rise in Attacks

Between April 2025 and March 2026, Japan recorded 230...
A Nepalese man with yllow helmet and vest exiting a tunnel.

Everest Guides and Pilots Help Nepal Flood Rescues

The catastrophic flood in Nepal's Langtang has also hit...
Black and white images of gem-encrusted items

The Shackleton Family Secret: Did Ernest’s Brother Steal the Irish Crown Jewels?

In 1907, Ernest Shackleton was in Antarctica on the...
flooded area

Two Dead, 15 Missing After Flash Flood Hits Grand Canyon

BY MARY ANDINO Over the weekend, major flash flooding occurred...
A climber with pixelated face pushes the person holding the camera on a rocky ridge.

Abusive Guide Faces Investigation After Quarrel on Austria’s Highest Peak

An Austrian mountain guide is under investigation after insulting...
A surfer carries their surfboard across the snow in Norway. Photo: Lisa Paarvio

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
A man surfing

Weekend Warm-Up: Domain One

Domain One follows a surfing expedition to the South...
Logo of the Piolets d'Or

Piolets d’Or List Includes 8,000’ers, a Tribute to Peter Habeler, and an Everest Debate

The organizers of the Piolet d'Or have published their...
Petr Novotny in Taiwan.

Watch: A Czech Trail Runner Searches For Missing Hikers in Taiwan

Czech trail runner Petr Novotny did not intend to...
The new route "Bonus Track" on the northwest face of Ranrapalca.

New Route in the Peruvian Andes

Spanish climbers Eneko and Iker Pou, with Peruvian partner...
Lions Bay Search and Rescue

Climber in British Columbia Rescued After Wasp Attack

Rescue services in Canada had to airlift a climber...
A mighty peak of vertical rock walls with an ice cap.

An Off-Season Attempt on Pakistan’s K7

Climbing options in Pakistan expand far beyond the 8,000'ers,...
The Italian climber stuck mid-air.

Climber Stuck Hanging From Dolomites Spire

A 53-year-old climber spent roughly an hour and a...
A screenshot of the flood hitting Jilong in Tibet.

Huge Flash Flood On Tibet-Nepal Border, Hundreds of Tourists Missing

Hundreds are feared dead after a flash flood from...
Kilian Jornet during the UTMB of 2022.

Kilian Jornet Withdraws from Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

The 2026 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) will go ahead...