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New Film Documents Historic Jump From the Edge of Space

It's been 10 years since Austrian pilot Felix Baumgartner...
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth

In the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. and the...
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America’s Ultra-Paddle: 5,800Km Along the Missouri River

On June 4, 2022, American paddler David Hillman slid...
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2022 Ocean Photographers Contest Winners Dazzle from the Depths

The results of the 2022 Ocean Photographer of the...
Map of Nepal showing dengue-stricken areas.

Dengue Outbreak Adds to Nepal’s Monsoon-Related Problems

A helicopter evacuated Mikel Inoriza of Spain from Jannu...
Dhaulagiri in a bright day as seen from the pass, half snow, half morrain terrain, with some prayer flags.

One Dead, 8 Missing as Nepal Passes Turn Deadly Even For Trekkers

The monsoon refuses to recede and is increasing risk...
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Niger Expedition Finds Lost World of African Dinosaurs — And Ancient Humans

Paleontologist Paul Sereno has big plans this year. Now 64,...
A hiker sits in a sleeping bag with a mug in his hands in a dirty looking cabin.

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
Aerial photo of child sacrifice remains.

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Everest in the Good Old Days

There's a precious moment about halfway through the 1991...
Silvo Karo portrait by rocks.

Silvo Karo to Receive Lifetime Piolet d’Or

Silvo Karo will receive the Walter Bonatti-Piolet d'Or Lifetime...
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What to Do When Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’ Can No Longer Endure?

Six months after one of most famous ships in...
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Treasure Hunt for $10,000 Trove of ‘Apocalypse Survival Gear’ Kicks Off

Unorthodox outdoor brand Vollebak is giving away a bunch...
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Another Avalanche: One Dead, Two Injured on Pakistan Peak

An avalanche struck an Austrian couple and their guide...
climbers on the sunny mountain before the avalanche

Garhwal Avalanche Death Toll Keeps Increasing

The search for victims continues on a 6,000m peak...
long, skinny, tendril-like siphonophore.

Natural Wonders: The Longest Animal in the World

In 2020, marine scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute...
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What 18th-Century Tlingit Music in Alaska Sounded Like

For over 200 years, several sheets of notated music...

Video: Orcas Hunt Great White Sharks in South Africa

Question: What does a marine apex predator that hunts...
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Harila: Still No China Permit, Will Try Cho Oyu From Nepal

Kristin Harila's long-awaited permit to enter China to climb...
Brendon Prince paddles in the distance

Brendon Prince SUPs Around Northern Ireland 

On October 1, Brendon Prince successfully finished his stand-up...
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British Man Tries to Climb Mont Blanc in Tracksuit, Nearly Freezes to Death

A 26-year-old British man almost died on France's Mont...
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Prem Chand, First Indian To Climb Kangchenjunga, Dies

“Goodbye, Snow Tiger,” Indian climber Ramesh Sharma said via...
Manaslu, as seen from its west side, rising above a sea of green jungle terrain.

Himalaya Alpine Style: Eight Autumn Climbs to Watch

Although commercial teams abandoned the 8,000'ers this week, fall...
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The ‘Denali Damsels’: American Alpine Club Profiles First All-Women Expedition

While many of today's outdoor companies now appeal to...