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Two Victims of Ancient Pompeii Died by Earthquake, Not Volcano

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD has...
July 30, 2024
The West Face of K2.

Still No Rescuers For Hiraide and Nakajima on the West Face of K2

Ishii Sports, Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima's main sponsor,...
July 29, 2024
Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
July 29, 2024
An image of the surface of Mars taken from above, zoomed in on a series of gullies.

This Week in Planetary Science: Unexpected Findings from Mars and the Moon

Three different robotic explorers made planetary news last week....
July 29, 2024

Benjamin Vedrines Summits K2 in Record 11 Hours

French climber Benjamin Vedrines has set a new speed...
July 29, 2024
Hiraide and Nakajima celebrate a past climb with wreaths of flowers.

Hiraide and Nakajima Update: Time is Of the Essence

Ishii Sports, the sponsor and home team of renowned...
July 28, 2024
rocky mountains in Tasmania

Missing Bushwalker’s Body Found in Tasmania

The body of a 27-year-old bushwalker who went missing...
July 28, 2024
K2 with alpenglow.

Dozens of K2 Summits; Still No News About Hiraide and Nakajima

We are still waiting for news about Kazuya Hiraide...
July 28, 2024
K2 in 2006.

The Silent Monster: The 2006 Russian Tragedy on K2

Two weeks ago, Riccardo Selvatico, a photographer with an...
July 28, 2024
portrait of the two missing Japanese climbers

Hiraide and Nakajima Update: Two Motionless Figures Spotted After Reported Fall

A rescue helicopter has spotted the figures of Kazuya...
July 27, 2024
The West Face of K2.

Hiraide and Nakajima Reported Missing on K2 West Face

At the moment, there is no official confirmation from...
July 27, 2024
Members of Karakorum Expeditions on the summit.

Finally: Many Summits on Broad Peak

Several climbers summited 8,051m Broad Peak this morning. Karakorum Expeditions...
July 27, 2024
Apex, the world's largest Stegosaurus fossil.

World’s Largest Stegosaurus Fossil Fetches a Staggering $45 Million

Last week, American billionaire Kenneth Griffin bought the largest...
July 26, 2024
Trivor peak at sunset with some clouds on its flanks, seen from Hunza, Pakistan

Weather Thwarts French Alpine-Style Duo in Pakistan

Bad conditions have thwarted two alpinists trying to open...
July 26, 2024
Laila Peak.

From Italy By Bicycle To Climb and Ski Laila Peak

Italian adventurer Yanez Borella has cycled from Italy to...
July 26, 2024
side byside photos showed injured climber and evacuation by litter

Climbing Accident Postpones Ogre Expedition

Russian climbers Ratmir Mukhametzyanov, Alexander Parfenov, and Alexey Sukarev...
July 26, 2024
polar bear on sea ice

Polar Bear Boom May Threaten Greenland Adventurers

Polar bears don't often show up in Southern or...
July 25, 2024
Indian vulture flying

Vulture Decline in India Has Caused Half a Million Human Deaths

In recent decades, the vulture population in India has...
July 25, 2024
Barbour (above) and Saku.

3,900Km Quebec-Labrador Journey Ends Successfully

After 13 months and 3,900km, Justin Barbour has finished...
July 25, 2024
The Salty Sappers crew.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for July

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, all but one...
July 25, 2024
A climber's boots in front, other climbers, the Karakoram glaicers below and Chogolisa in background compose this image shot near Camp 2 on K2.

Cautious Progress on K2 and Broad Peak

Summit pushes on K2 and Broad Peak have cautiously...
July 25, 2024
a broken surfboard, chomped in two by a shark

Surfer’s Severed Leg Washes Ashore After Shark Attack

BY COOPER GEGAN The severed leg of surfer Kai McKenzie...
July 24, 2024

The Best Rain Jackets of 2024

If you spend enough time outdoors, getting caught in...
July 24, 2024
the chalk horse figure from above

Britain’s Ancient Chalk Horse Gets a Facelift

Archaeologists have been restoring the UK's oldest chalk figure,...
July 24, 2024