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Barmase on a hard snow slop in a bluebird day, roped up with Goettler seen lower down.

Winter Dhaulagiri: ‘It’s Not About Style, But About Respect’

Out of three winter expeditions this season, only one...
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Hobbyist Discovers Northernmost Glacier In The U.S.

In an age of satellites and detailed maps and...
Climbers facing snowy Manaslu in a sunny day.

For Some, Txikon’s Manaslu ‘First’ Claim Detracts From Excellent Climb

Basque climber Alex Txikon and Nepalis Chhepal Sherpa, Tenjen...
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The Best Heated Gloves To Keep Your Hands Warm In 2023

How should you stay warm in brutally cold weather?...
Antonio de la Rosa gives a thumbs up.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for January

Since our last rowing roundup, teams in the Talisker...
Caroline Cote drags a sled in Antarctica.

Caroline Cote Smashes South Pole Speed Record

Canadian Caroline Cote has smashed the Hercules Inlet to...
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Watch: Four Months in the Volatile Life of the Sun

Ever wonder what a season looks like on the...
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‘Intense Hours’: Frigid Big-Wall Solo North Of Arctic Circle

Just a few days into the new year, Finnish...

Exploration Mysteries: Phantom Islands

Can an island be “undiscovered?” Apparently, it can. Throughout...
Vedrines takes a selfie, a snow dome behind him.

Ski Traverse, Benjamin Vedrines-Style: 138Km, 12,000 Vertical M, Two Days

"Another great project done," said Benjamin Vedrines. The French...
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Visit Sunny Chernobyl: The Fad of Atomic Tourism

One of the newest forms of travel, atomic or...
Gelje and Adriana in Base Camp, their faces smeared with flour from the puja ceremony.

Cho Oyu Team Retreats to Kathmandu; ‘May’ Return in Three Weeks

The last we heard from the Cho Oyu climbers,...
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Patagonia’s ‘Unseen Mountain’ Sees First Ascent

Climbing in Patagonia isn’t always about testing one’s skills...
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Green Comet To Pass Earth Later This Month

For the first time since the Ice Age, a...
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The Best Crampons for Winter Adventures 2023

From ice climbing to mountaineering, crampons are necessary for...
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Revealed: Why Ancient Roman Concrete Was So Tough

“They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” As tired...
Diving the wreck of the Erebus

Leather Journal Among New Artifacts Discovered at HMS Erebus Wreck

When the sailors of HMS Erebus abandoned her to...
Aconcagua.

Two Months, Ten 6,000m Peaks In The Andes

In less than two months, a pair of European...
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Alex Txikon: ‘Manaslu Was More Dangerous Than I Expected’

On Saturday morning, we sent Alex Txikon some questions...
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Sam Patch, America’s First Daredevil

The term daredevil calls to mind a crazy stuntman...
A painting in the Lascaux Cave, France.

A ‘Person Off The Street’ Solves Mystery Of Ice Age Drawings

If you're feeling a warm sense of satisfaction over...
Isle of Skye Scotland

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
climbers on a snow slope, Manaslu summit swept by winds in background.

Details on Manaslu O2, Cho Oyu Team Back in Kathmandu

Alex Txikon and the Nepali team flew back to...
A close up image of copepods in water droplets. On the left are immature harpacticoid copepods. On the right is an armored protozoan with an intricate mineral skeleton

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...