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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...
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Leather Journal Among New Artifacts Discovered at HMS Erebus Wreck

When the sailors of HMS Erebus abandoned her to...
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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...
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ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
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Details on Manaslu O2, Cho Oyu Team Back in Kathmandu

Alex Txikon and the Nepali team flew back to...
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Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
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Weekend Warm-Up: The Big Bang & Emma Twyford

The stakes quickly become clear in this in-depth look...
Alex Txikon smiles, tired, in pitch black night.

Manaslu Summiters Safely Down

Alex Txikon and the six Nepalis returned safely to...
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Running Phenom Elsey Davis Breaks Winter Bob Graham Record

In 2022, Eleanor "Elsey" Davis gained notoriety on the...

Tent Review: Nemo Chogori 3P

I can count on one hand the number of...
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Alex Txikon and Sherpa Team Summit Winter Manaslu

Alex Txikon, Tenjen Sherpa, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, Mingtemba Sherpa,...
A photo from the Vermas/Teelahti expedition.

Antarctica 2022: Flat Light, Soft Snow, and New Year’s Celebrations

Sastrugi, low clouds, and soft snow continue to plague...

Snowflake Bentley’s Pioneering Photos Now Online

Wilson Bentley holds the enviable title of "first person...
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The Story of Nanda Devi: Irresistible Will Meets Immovable Goddess

The state of Uttarakhand in northern India is often...
little snow on a green plain at Ax 3 Domaines' ski resort.

Europe’s Heat Wave Closes Ski Resorts

After a scorching summer, Europe is now having one...
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Gifts For People Who Are Always Cold

We all have that one friend who is always...
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Best Gifts For Skiers In 2023

Unlike many summer sports, skiers need a lot of...
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Keep Safe On The Slopes With The Best Ski Helmets In 2023

A ski helmet is an essential part of snow...
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Cuteness Overload: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Canine

The massive Sahara Desert covers 6% of the world’s...