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A photo of the Rocky Mountain National Park at sunrise.

Adventure Links of the Week 

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
The climbers on a steep ice section.

Local Climbers Take On Unclimbed Zanskar Peaks

Still relatively wild and lonely, Ladakh offers a long...
A Tasmanian Tiger

RNA Recovered From Tasmanian Tiger For First Time

For the first time, geneticists have retrieved and decoded...
a climber pulls a big roof move

Weekend Warm-Up: ‘Wet Lycra Nightmare’ Doesn’t Scare Cannon, Stroh

The stimulations of Wet Lycra Nightmare are subtle. At least,...
A general view of the mountain, with a layer of clouds covering the glacier at its feet.

Polish Duo to Try For New Route on Chobutse

Wadim Jablonski and Maciej Kimel will attempt a new...
Kei Narita, Yudai Suzuki and Yuu Nishida on the summit of 6,400m Ghamubar Zom V.

Japanese Trio Make First Ascent of 6,400m Ghamubar Zom V

On their second try, Yudai Suzuki, Kei Narita, and...
A picture of Cho Oyu south face with the new planned route marked.

Russians to Attempt Unfinished Nepali Route on Cho Oyu’s South Face

While commercial teams flock to Cho Oyu's normal route...
Archaeologists uncover two large logs that interlock, suggesting they were part of a large structure

World’s Oldest Known Wooden Structure Found in Zambia

On the banks of the Kalambo River in Zambia,...
Naila Kiani of Pakistan on the summit of Manaslu yesterday.

A Tsunami of Manaslu Summiters

For the third day in a row, lines of...
crater

Natural Wonders: Patomskiy Crater

Deep in the forests of southeastern Siberia, the Patomisky...
The graves of Franklin's men on Beechey Island, Nunavut.

You’re Not Historic, So Don’t Leave Your Junk (or Your Body) At Historic Sites

Last month, I visited Beechey Island in the Canadian...
a black and white photo of a moon crater

What the Dark Side of the Moon Looks Like

If you’re attached to the inscrutability of the dark...
The North side of Everest from Tibet, with the Hornbein Couloir heading straight up toward the summit from the right.

Visa Problems, Confusion Swirl Around Everest North Side

International teams, outfitted by Nepali companies, crossed the Tibetan...
sigurd olson

Legends Series: Sigurd Olson

To all appearances, the 800km expedition on a segment...
giant dragonfly fossil

The Largest Insect That Ever Lived — Don’t Worry, It’s Not A Mosquito

While some of us are still recovering from the...
"Ya Pe Cholo" on the northwest face of 6,162m Ranrapalca.

New Route in the Cordillera Blanca

At the end of August, Eneko Pou, Iker Pou,...
cougar at night

Watch a Big Cat Invade a Sheep Pen

Few have seen big cats hunt at night because,...
Chris Warner and Chhring Sherpa.

With Manaslu, Chris Warner Becomes the Second American to Summit All 14×8,000’ers

Manaslu had a major summit wave this morning. Most...
rock spires rising right from the quiet water of the fjord.

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak Bag Two New Big-Wall Routes in Greenland

Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak have left two new...
A sunset over the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert.

The Sahara Turns Green Every 21,000 Years

We have always known the Sahara as the world's...

Last Northwest Passage Rower Calls It Quits

For weeks, Matty Clarke wrestled adversity in his attempt...
Freya Hoffmeister with arms raised on a beach

Freya Hoffmeister Completes 1,600Km Arctic Paddle

German endurance paddler Freya Hoffmeister has wrapped up her...
Karjiang.

The Five Highest Unclimbed Mountains in the World. #4: Karjiang I

In this series, we look at the world's five...
Motorola Defy Satellite Link in outdoor situation

In-Depth Review: Motorola Defy Satellite Link

The range of satellite communication devices for adventure travelers...