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Weekend Warm-Up: Whillans & Bonington At the Torres del Paine, 1963

Today, Chile's Torres del Paine National Park receives thousands...
October 30, 2022
Chumbu, a few hundred meters form Tibet.

Nepal, UPDATED: Action on Annapurna IV, Chumbu, and Pungi

A 14-man Russian team is currently climbing Annapurna IV...
October 29, 2022
A bee plays on little wooden balls.

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
October 29, 2022
best thermal underwear

Keep it Toasty with the Best Thermal Underwear

We’re constantly being told about the importance of layering...
October 29, 2022
best emergency survival kits

The Best Emergency Survival Kits For 2022

Emergency survival summons scary images of stumbling deep in...
October 29, 2022
a Catabrian brown bear and three cubs

Once Nearly Extinct, Brown Bears Make Comeback in Spain

The Cantabrian brown bear population — once almost eliminated...
October 29, 2022
The Magic Line drawn onto K2 showing the route up the southwestern ridge of the mountain.

A Short History of K2’s Magic Line

Reinhold Messner named it the "Magic Line", a dangerous...
October 28, 2022
bhutan paro

Trans Bhutan Trail Finally Reopens — But It Will Cost You

After years of construction and delays, the steep paths...
October 28, 2022
Kristin Harila.

No Chinese Permit for Kristin Harila

In the end, Kristin Harila of Norway did not...
October 28, 2022
bradford washburn with jfk

Legendary Mountaineer Bradford Washburn’s Lost Cache Unearthed

A crew discovered lost film and cameras abandoned by...
October 28, 2022
best base layers

Cozy Up with The Best Base Layers in 2022

Your base layer plays a crucial role in wicking...
October 28, 2022
astroaI electric cooler

Too Good To Be True? The Low-Priced AstroAI Electric Cooler

“You get what you pay for.” It’s an axiom...
October 28, 2022
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Best Snowshoes in 2022

Nothing truly says winter like a snowy hike on...
October 28, 2022
black and white photo of old glider flying off hillside

The Perils of Early Aviation

The years of early aviation saw trial and immense...
October 28, 2022
a man flies a drone at sunset

Norway Arrests Russian Drone Pilot Amid Clamp Down on Flying in Svalbard

Dual Russian-British national Andrey Yakunin was arrested on Oct....
October 27, 2022
a bar-tailed godwit

Bird Sets Record for Nonstop 13,560km Flight

What were you doing on Oct. 13? Did you...
October 27, 2022
best electric coolers

Refrigerators for Ramblers: Best Electric Coolers of 2022

The best electric coolers have a vast price range,...
October 27, 2022
best food dehydrator

Make Your Own Camp Food with the Best Food Dehydrators in 2022

We all love dehydrated camp meals for their ease,...
October 27, 2022
Best Portable Water Filters

The Best Portable Water Filters For Backpacking & Survival In 2022

Your portable water filter is designed to give you...
October 27, 2022
bugout 535 benchmade pocket knife

Handy & Versatile: Bugout 535 Benchmade Pocket Knife

One of my favorite pocket camping knives, known for...
October 27, 2022
Amavara Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Stay Sun-Smart: Amavara Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

I first learned about Amavara products when I stumbled...
October 27, 2022
best flip up sunglasses

The Best Flip-Up Sunglasses for 2022

Do you dream of mastering the transition from bright...
October 27, 2022
franklin flip up sunglasses

Franklin Flip-Up Sunglasses: Cheap, Weird, and Superlative

Franklin makes an unlikely interjection in the flip-up sunglasses...
October 27, 2022
grey snowy Manaslu

Fall 2022 Himalayan Wrap-Up

This has been a strange climbing season in Nepal....
October 27, 2022