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Stromatolites in Australia by coastal lake

Natural Wonders: Stromatolites

Early in its history, long before the dinosaurs, Earth...
The peak, partially wrapped in clouds, rises on the falt, grey Tibetan plains.

Tibet is Finally A Go!

The Tibet Mountaineering Association has finally approved climbing permits...
The view from Charles Dubouloz's tent up on K7.

K7: Dubouloz and Livingstone Reflect on a Difficult Climb

This past summer, we covered Jeff and Priti Wright's...
A team of technicians at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory lower MOXIE into the chassis of the mars rover.

NASA Makes Oxygen on Mars

NASA has generated oxygen on Mars for the first...
Trango Tower (a.k.a Nameless Tower). Photo: Mirco

Italian Pair Repeats ‘Eternal Flame’ on the Nameless Tower

Last week, two Italian climbers, Mirco Grasso and Giacomo...
gilbertson

Duo Claims First Ascent Of Highest Peaks in All The ‘Stans

Given the inherent subjectivity of peakbagging, it's not surprising...
Dmitry Golovchenko during the approach trek to Gasherbrum IV.

A Tragic Accident and Epic Descent: What Happened on Gasherbrum IV

Sergey Nilov has shared details about the tragic death...

Danger in the Alps: Huge Rockfalls on the Eiger and the Matterhorn

Alpinist Robert Jasper reported today that a large rockfall...
evgeniy glazunov looking down from near a mountain summit

Evgeniy Glazunov Goes ‘Without Insurance’ on Bold Caucasus Solo

Russia’s Evgeniy Glazunov today reported a solo ascent in...
A sherpa stands with a long aluminium ladder crossed and tied to his backpack.

Manaslu: Fewer Climbers This Year

Rope fixing has begun on Manaslu, where 17 more...
wild boar

Wild Boars in Germany are Radioactive, And Now We Know Why

For years, a mystery has surrounded wild boars in...
A bush plane on an Alaskan road

‘Only in Alaska’: Bush Plane Takes Off from Convenience Store

Only in Alaska! 😆pic.twitter.com/vLpCqtd9hQ — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) September 10, 2023 Takeaways...
Mohammad Hassan.

Muhammad Hassan’s Death Marks a Turning Point for K2 Expeditions

The tragic death of Muhammad Hassan on K2 as...
The kayakers arrive at Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.

Northwest Passage Kayakers Have Less Than 1,000Km To Go

The four kayakers who are attempting to do the...
Anna Blackwell and her dog hiking in Scotland.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
The Sphinx snow patch melts for the third consecutive year.

The Sphinx Snow Patch Melts for Just 10th Time in 300 Years

The longest-lasting snow patch in the UK has completely...
a grizzly bear mauls a black bear

Grizzly Bear Mauls Black Bear in Rare Footage — But Not Rare Event

Predatory encounters can take many shapes. One recent incident,...
a screenshot from a short film on bouldering, in black and white

Weekend Warm-Up: Punk Aesthetic Meets Dirtbag Vibes in ‘Keep it Real’

What happens if you combine the devil-may-care attitude of...
mark dickey, caver, wearing a helmet with his name on it

Elaborate Rescue Continues for Caver Trapped 1,000m Down

Deep in the chambers of a renowned Turkish cave,...
Golovchenko (left) and Nilov receive the Piolet d'Or after their climb up the north buttress of Thalay Sagar in 2017

Gasherbrum IV: A Sad End to a Historic Climb

Sergey Nilov and Dmitry Golovchenko were one of the...
a hamster wheel vessel resting on a beach

Knife-Wielding Florida Man Arrested in Homemade Hamster Wheel

A repeat offender in a hamster wheel — is...
The Apsarasas group of mountains.

The Five Highest Unclimbed Mountains in the World. #3: Apsarasas Kangri I

In this series, we look at the world's five...
a fat monkey

Plus-Size Primates: Study Finds Obese Humans Have Ample Company

Conventional wisdom says humans are “the fat primate.” A new...
ai-generated painting of a medieval woman

Exploration Mysteries: Tea Tephi

Only 66,000 search results: Most are obscure genealogy websites...