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Ermanno Salvaterra Returns To Patagonia’s Torre Egger

The "Man of Torre" is back in his beloved...
October 16, 2022
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ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
October 16, 2022
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First Ascent of Hardest Route in Switzerland’s Alpstein Massif

In 2017, German climber Michael Wohlleben established the hardest...
October 16, 2022
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Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
October 15, 2022

Nirmal Purja Explains Fatal Parachuting Accident

ExplorersWeb has received an email from Nirmal Purja's brand...
October 15, 2022
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The Best Truck Bed Tents In 2022

If you love camping but don’t necessarily enjoy a...
October 15, 2022
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Frigid Bivy Leads to First Ascent in India’s Zanskar

On August 23, a Basque-Catalan climbing team stood on...
October 15, 2022
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Weekend Warm-Up: Sonic Souvenirs

West Africa is known for music and dance, not...
October 15, 2022
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Best Aviator Sunglasses: Sunny Days, Classic Style

Aviator sunglasses were invented in the 1930s when WWI...
October 15, 2022
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Nirmal Purja Survives Parachuting Accident; Instructor Dies

Nirmal Purja nearly died in a parachuting accident today...
October 14, 2022
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Oldest Man to Paddle the Mississippi: Q&A With Dale ‘Greybeard’ Sanders

The veteran paddler they call 'Greybeard' shows no signs...
October 14, 2022
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Jost Kobusch Back in Nepal

A series of regular events mark the approach of...
October 14, 2022
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2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners Stun and Delight

Prepare to be amazed. This year's winners of the...
October 14, 2022
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Cho Oyu: Two Teams, One Route

Pragmatism has triumphed over individual plans, and the two...
October 13, 2022
Cyril Derreumaux in the final moments of his journey

Interview: Cyril Derreumaux on Kayaking Alone to Hawaii 

On September 20, Cyril Derreumaux completed his 4,444km solitary...
October 13, 2022
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Alexander Megos Completes ‘The Full Journey’ 9b at Margalef, Spain

The now-grown-up wunderkind from Germany flat-out rips at Margalef....
October 13, 2022
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Planetary Defender: NASA Did Successfully Change Asteroid’s Path

Well, NASA officially needs a Captain Planet-style promo video. The...
October 13, 2022
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Small Country, Big Impact: A Short History of Japanese Alpinism

It is difficult to find mountains in the Himalaya...
October 12, 2022
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‘A Cruel War’: Adam Ondra to Auction Signed Climbing Holds to Aid Ukraine

Want to help Ukraine relief efforts — and get...
October 12, 2022
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‘Always Up, Always Forward’: Veteran Climber Plucks 9a+ Gem

You could call Dani Fuertes a “lifer”. The Aragonese...
October 12, 2022
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Cho Oyu Avalanche Delays Rope Fixing

Two Sherpa teams are working hard on Cho Oyu's...
October 12, 2022
Cyril Derreumaux completes his kayak in Hawaii

Ocean Rowing Roundup for October 

Since our last roundup, two soloists have finished their...
October 12, 2022
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Tenacious Sunny Huang Completes 1,124-Peak ‘Full House’

You wouldn’t be wrong to call what Sunny Huang...
October 11, 2022
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New Film Documents Historic Jump From the Edge of Space

It's been 10 years since Austrian pilot Felix Baumgartner...
October 11, 2022