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Tiny Eaglets Hatch on Live Cam As Thousands Watch

Perched 44 meters up in a Jeffrey pine tree...
March 8, 2025
a composite image of two men with a wrecked ship overlayed

Great Explorers: Nordenskjold, Larsen, and the Swedish Antarctic Expedition

In the end, in the dark, it all came...
March 7, 2025
The climbers dressed in trekking outfits during the approach to Kangchenjunga region

Nepal Alpine-Style: A Veteran Trio Returns To Yalung Peak

The first alpine-style expedition of the season leaves for...
March 7, 2025
avalanche danger sign on hilltop

Three Skiers Killed in Alaskan Avalanche

BY JUAN HERNANDEZ Officials at the Chugach National Forest Avalanche...
March 7, 2025
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part II

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
March 7, 2025
Artist's impression of Native Americans pulling ancient travois

20,000 Years Ago, Ancient North Americans Used Primitive Vehicles

At White Sands National Park in New Mexico, archaeologists...
March 7, 2025
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders on the summit of Yawash Sar.

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders: Perspectives on Life and Climbing

In the 1980s, exploratory alpinists Mick Fowler and Victor...
March 6, 2025
climbing gym accident

Watch Bad Belaying Nearly Kill Pro Climber

Saudi Arabian World Cup climber Sara Qunaibet was the...
March 6, 2025
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part I

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
March 6, 2025
woman swimming in pond or creek

Why Beavers Indicate Good Water for Wild Swimming

Next time you’re thinking about pond swimming, look for...
March 6, 2025
The climber takes a selfie while auto-belaying with a jumar on a mixed wall.

Young Alpinists Are Thriving in Their Home Ranges and Abroad

For those looking for encouragement about the future of...
March 5, 2025
A helicopter, with forest and smokey sky.

SOS Calls in 2024: A Breakdown of Why and Where People Triggered Their InReach Devices

The Garmin company, which makes InReach satellite devices, has...
March 5, 2025
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Cyril Derreumaux Finishes Kayaking Across the Atlantic Ocean

Yesterday, Cyril Derreumaux completed his solo kayak journey across...
March 5, 2025
four sherpa climbers as seen from behind, as they head toward the mountains while walking on morraine terrain at Everest Base Camp

Lakpa Sherpa On the Upcoming Everest Season

In a few days, Sherpa specialists on Mount Everest...
March 4, 2025
A photo of the comet behind a telescope.

Say Goodbye to the Brightest Comet of 2025

It came from the Oort Cloud, a giant web...
March 4, 2025
A climber on a smooth, vertical granite wall in Paragonia.

Italians Solve ‘Mirror-Smooth’ Wall in Patagonia

Taking advantage of a brief break in the heinous...
March 4, 2025
An illustration of men about a damaged ship, eating a deceased man.

How Cannibalism on the High Seas Became Illegal

Captain Thomas Dudley's ship, the Mignonette, had sunk beneath...
March 3, 2025
Close shot of Wijayati, with a yellow beanie

Carstensz Tragedy Update: Two 60-Year-Old Women Died of Hypothermia

Details have emerged about the fatalities that occurred on...
March 3, 2025
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Rower Rescued From Typhoon Off Australia

Today, a naval warship rescued 44-year-old ocean rower Aurimas...
March 3, 2025
ice diving

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
March 2, 2025
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Rescue Drama: Ship Trying to Save Ocean Rower From Cyclone

Aurimas Mockus is at the center of a search-and-rescue...
March 2, 2025
Noel Odell.

Not Just a Witness: The Many Climbs of Noel Odell

Many people associate Noel Odell’s name with George Mallory...
March 2, 2025
Carstensz Pyramid.

Two Dead, Three Rescued on Carstensz Pyramid

Tragedy struck last night on 4,884m Carstensz Pyramid in...
March 1, 2025
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Weekend Warm-Up: The Great Southern Country

Thirty-two-year-old professional cyclist Lachlan Morton holds the record for...
March 1, 2025