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A rockslide down Celse Nievre Valley.

Alps Crumbling in the Heat

A long heat wave in southern and central Europe...
August 24, 2023
The three climbers on the top.

Leo Houlding and the East Face of Mount Asgard

This summer, climber and adventurer Leo Houlding, along with...
August 24, 2023
Dmytri Golovchenko approaching the base of Gasherbrum IV some days ago.

Why Gasherbrum IV May Be the Climb of the Year

As I write these lines, Sergey Nilov and Dmitry...
August 23, 2023
volcano erupting

Lava-Chasers and Volcanic Tourism

Lava-chasers flock to the world's most active volcanoes, risking...
August 23, 2023
Wildfires in California.

Ancient Wildfires Wiped Out Large Mammals in California

Globally, wildfires are getting worse. This year alone they...
August 23, 2023
A black bear climbing rock

A Bear Climbed Half Dome!

Bears are great climbers; it’s a fact. That’s what makes...
August 23, 2023
Aerial view of aqueducts.

Puquios: The Ancient Aqueducts of the Nazca

A mere four kilometers from the famous Nazca Lines...
August 22, 2023
Climbers in line before Everest's summit.

Everest Prices Soar

Nepal's government intends to increase Everest permit fees by...
August 22, 2023
nile crocodiles feeding

Bad News: Hungry Crocodiles Sense Stress in Infants Better Than Humans

Natural selection is an indifferent mother. Crying babies trigger...
August 22, 2023
Volunteers and officials from Puebla Police and Mexico's Red Cross took part in the search and rescue effort.

Four Dead on Mexico’s Highest Peak

On August 20, a fall killed four people climbing...
August 22, 2023
A network of people.

Six Degrees of Separation

"Six degrees of separation. Between us and everybody else...
August 21, 2023
The Luna-25 launch.

Russia’s Luna-25 Crashes into the Moon

Russia’s first mission to the moon in 47 years...
August 21, 2023
a portrait of Luigi Palmieri

The Unkillable Victorian Volcanologist of Mt. Vesuvius

Being a modern volcanologist is no walk in the...
August 21, 2023
Gasherbrum IV.

Gasherbrum IV: Golovchenko and Nilov On The Plateau

Dmitry Golovchenko and Sergey Nilov have started their alpine-style...
August 21, 2023
Left to right: Nicolas Jean, Julien Cruvellier de Luze, and Benjamin Vedrines after topping out on the fourth "dent" of La Meije.

New Route on South of La Meije

Benjamin Vedrines, Nicolas Jean, and Julien Cruvellier de Luze...
August 20, 2023
The Oosterschelde boat.

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
August 20, 2023
Otzi the iceman.

Otzi the Iceman was balding, middle aged, and dark-skinned

New DNA analysis suggests that Otzi the Iceman looked...
August 20, 2023
Latok Peaks and the Ogre's thumb.

New Route on Southwest Face of Latok II

On August 18, Catalan climbers Miquel Mas and Marc...
August 19, 2023
Ermanno Salvaterra.

Ermanno Salvaterra Dies in Climbing Accident in Italy

Yesterday, well-known Italian climber and mountain guide Ermanno Salvaterra...
August 19, 2023
sending a rapid

Weekend Warm-Up: Kayaking Epic Nepalese Whitewater in ‘The Tears of Shiva’

Westerners may best know Nepal for its high peaks,...
August 19, 2023
Artist's impression of Venetorapter gassenae, a predecessor of the pterosaurs.

Researchers Discover ‘Edward Scissorhands’ Pterodactyl Predecessor

If the Venetorapter gassenae had regular hands, it would...
August 18, 2023
dragon tree

Natural Wonders: Dragon’s Blood Trees

Flourishing in harsh desert climates, dragon trees have long...
August 18, 2023
View of the southern part of the Skjomen Fjord. Lappviktind in the background.

New Route on Lappviktinden Peak in Norway

Finnish climber Juho Knuuttila has established a new route...
August 18, 2023
gold bar pile

Exploration Mysteries: The Nazi Gold Train

Could one of Europe's largest treasure troves be hidden...
August 18, 2023