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Snowy Shishapangma under the sun.

Summit Push Begins on Shishapangma

Seizing an improvement in the weather, the Climbalaya team...
April 23, 2023
Old WWII Japanese ship

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
April 23, 2023
A depth map of Taam Ja’, the world's second-deepest blue hole

Found: The World’s 2nd Deepest Blue Hole

You've probably heard that we "know more about the...
April 23, 2023
A wooly mammoth recreation at the Shanghai Natural History Museum

Woolly Mammoths Weren’t Always So Woolly

What does 600,000 years of natural selection get you?...
April 23, 2023
loose snow falls down rocky cliffs on Dhaulagiri's flancks. Black and White picture.

Porter Missing in Dhaulagiri Avalanche

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Nepal's mountains since Thursday, with...
April 23, 2023
stefano carnati on erebor

‘Weekend Warrior’ Repeats ‘Erebor’ 9b, Claims Tight Schedule Helped

In his latest send of a climb at the...
April 22, 2023
two figures above the clouds amid snowy peaks

Weekend Warm-Up: DIDI, the Nepalese Word For ‘Big Sister’

When something you love becomes your profession, things can...
April 22, 2023
time lapse of the lyrids meteor shower over a schoolhouse or church

How to Watch the Lyrids, Earth’s Ancient Meteor Shower, This Weekend

The Lyrids have been visiting Earth every year since...
April 22, 2023
the climbers in a tent, with down jackets on.

Adam Bielecki Describes the Annapurna Rescue

Adam Bielecki's third attempt to open an alpine-style line...
April 21, 2023
Michelle Lee arriving in Australia.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for April

Since our last ocean rowing round-up, several crews have...
April 21, 2023
artist's rendering of the bizarre tully monster

Dinosaur Worm: Weird ‘Tully Monster’ Had No Bones

For some, there’s little doubt the so-called “Tully monster”...
April 21, 2023
skier in crevasse

‘New Fear Unlocked’: POV of Skiing Into a Crevasse

Looking for today's dose of "Holy crap?" Well, look no...
April 21, 2023
Bielecki inside the crevasse. A pair of cramponed boots (Maloo's?) hang above him.

Eyewitness Account of the Accident on Annapurna; Plus: Rescue Details and Videos

On Annapurna, a small group of climbers has pulled...
April 20, 2023
Berg smiles from inside a tent while snow falls outside.

Felix Berg Summits Manaslu!

Germany's Felix Berg summited 8,163m Manaslu this week....
April 20, 2023
Maloo laughs in the picture, with a snowy mountain background behind him.

Miracle on Annapurna: Indian Climber Found Alive Inside Crevasse After Three Days

Against all odds, rescuers found Anurag Maloo alive this...
April 20, 2023
mars map

New Maps Capture All Of Mars in Stunning Detail

In 1911, readers of The New York Times were...
April 20, 2023
whittaker and o'driscoll in patagonia

Watch: Pete Whittaker & Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll Team Up In Patagonia

As I watched the highly enjoyable new film This...
April 20, 2023
Footprints on the snow with a rope signaling the way. IN background, a group of Sherpas going up . Behind them, Everest's Valley of Silence.

Swift Progress on Everest and Shishapangma

It's been a difficult time for the Imagine Nepal...
April 19, 2023
mont blanc refuge

Mont Blanc’s Lethal Season Continues: Two Die On Classic Ski Route

After two recent tragedies on Mont Blanc, the mountain...
April 19, 2023
Three climbers in red jackets on a snowy summit.

South Koreans Bag First Ascent of Pangri Goldumba

A South Korean team flying under the radar has...
April 19, 2023
will steger arctic

Will Steger Attempts Another Solo Arctic Expedition

Just two years shy of his 80th birthday, Will...
April 19, 2023
Mt. Gya seen from Karzok.

Mount Gya: First Ascent of a Confusing Peak

In the Indian Himalaya, the best-known mountains are 8,586m...
April 19, 2023
Kaur gives a thumbs-up from a hospital bed, still with feather trousers on.

Annapurna Drama Continues

Helicopters have flown all day up and down Annapurna,...
April 18, 2023
Annapurna summit with a wind plume on top under blue sky.

Annapurna Chaos: One Climber Dies, Six Rescued

Last night on Annapurna, everything that could go wrong...
April 18, 2023