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An artist's impression of the extinct whale.

Extinct Whale is Heaviest Animal Ever

Paleontologists have discovered a colossal extinct whale in Peru...
August 4, 2023
File image of Kowalski on a summit at high altitude.

RIP Tomasz Kowalski: A Different Mission to Broad Peak Ends Successfully

Last year on July 19, Rafal Fronia of Poland...
August 3, 2023
social media climbing

Fighting Trolls, Finding Fiancés: Climbers Speak Out About Social Media

Whether you use social media or not, these platforms...
August 3, 2023
Artist's impression of an ultra-long period magnetar.

A Mysterious Light in Space Has Been Blinking For 35 Years

Since 1988, the object known as GPM J1839-10 has...
August 3, 2023
the bow of a kayak at sunset

Canadian Kayaker Found ‘Purification’ on Epic 11,000km Loop

Sixty-five-year-old Canadian kayaker Mark Fuhrmann recently completed an 11,000km...
August 2, 2023
The climbers on rock climbing gear raise their arms on a summit.

The Ogre Team Opens New Route On Nearby Baintha Kabata

Although bad weather foiled the European team on The...
August 2, 2023
a triangular reflective sail attached to tethers in space in front of a bright distant object

Space Parasol Tied to Asteroid Could Save Planet, Researcher Says

Yesterday at 105˚F in my central Texas city, I...
August 2, 2023
A climber on steep, mixed terrain, climbs up a snow ramp.

Climbers on Latok II Progress Slowly in Bad Weather

Miquel Mas and Marc Subirana of Spain have returned...
August 2, 2023
Karl Kruger

Karl Kruger Chips Away at SUP’ing the Northwest Passage

Extreme stand-up paddle boarder Karl Kruger is off again...
August 1, 2023
Kangkar Punzum.

The Five Highest Unclimbed Mountains in the World. #1: Kangkar Punzum

In this series, we will look at the world's...
August 1, 2023
wow signal

Exploration Mysteries: The Wow! Signal

6EQUJ5. It looks like a random sequence of numbers...
August 1, 2023
Bru Busom, left, and Marc Toralles on the Northwest II summit of Saraghrar.

Catalan Team Repeats 1982 Route on Saraghrar

Ten days ago, the Spanish foursome of Marc Toralles,...
August 1, 2023
Matty Clarke in a boat.

Northwest Passage Row Continues as Solo Endeavor

This summer, Matty Clarke and Adam Riley set out...
July 31, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.

‘Off the Grid’ Family Found Dead in Colorado

Three members of a Colorado family have been found...
July 31, 2023
The climbers take a selfie on a top i a sunny day, with helmets and sunglasses.

Hiraide and Nakajima’s New Route on Tirich Mir

So far, Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima haven't shared...
July 31, 2023
Andrzej Bargiel approaches the Gasherbrums, portrait

VIDEO: Andrzej Bargiel’s Ski Descent of Gasherbrum I

Andrzej Bargiel and his team have shared a video...
July 31, 2023
A thawed roundworm

Ancient Worms Revived After 46,000 Years in Siberian Permafrost

Scientists have revived dormant roundworms frozen for 46,000 years...
July 31, 2023
Mountains along the Appalachian Trail.

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
July 30, 2023
Natural diamond nestled in kimberlite.

Mystery Solved: How Diamonds Reach the Earth’s Surface

Diamonds form hundreds of kilometers below the surface of...
July 30, 2023
Kristin Harila and Tenjen Sherpa, the record breakers, and perhaps trend setters.

Perspective: Kristin Harila’s Speed Record on the 8,000’ers

Kristin Harila of Norway and Tenjen Lama Sherpa of...
July 30, 2023
Donaldson holds up a flag after a record swim across the Cook Strait.

Andy Donaldson Completes Oceans Seven in Record Time

Andy Donaldson has become the 24th person to complete...
July 29, 2023
Headlamps mark the way up the Bottleneck in the early hours of July 27.

More Summits and a Bitter Aftertaste on K2

This year's K2 season is unfolding with lots of...
July 29, 2023
The two parka-wearing women from the film

Weekend Warm-Up: ‘Dare to Jam’ is Only Good if Personal Revelation Results

Climb in Zion long enough and you’re bound to...
July 29, 2023
loch ness monster

Nessie or ‘Eelie?’ Recent Intrigue Roils Loch Ness Legend

"Nessie." Generations of humans have experienced instant recognition of...
July 28, 2023