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SOS from Rakaposhi

The three-member Pakistani-Czech expedition has run into trouble somewhere...
September 11, 2021

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
September 11, 2021
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Weekend Warm-Up: Eiger: Wall of Death

Unless you're a bleeding-edge alpinist, there’s not a whole...
September 11, 2021

Dani Arnold Shatters Speed Record on Petit Dru

He did it on August 15, but the news...
September 10, 2021

Breaking: Georgians Summit Saraghrar NW

The Georgian team led by Archil Badriashvili has made...
September 10, 2021

Natural Wonders: Rare Clouds

Some unusual clouds, like lenticulars, are familiar. Others, like...
September 10, 2021

The Wabi-Sabi of Latok IV

The first ascent of Latok IV is a tale...
September 10, 2021

Roundup of Long-Haul Expeditions

Long-haul expeditions around the world have restarted. Some have...
September 10, 2021

Hindu Kush: Georgian Trio Push on Unclimbed Saraghrar NW

Flying under the radar, Georgian climbers Archil Badriashvili, Baqar...
September 9, 2021

Bielecki, Golab, and “the Kids” Target New Karakorum Peaks

Ace Polish climbers Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab have...
September 9, 2021

Gelje Sherpa: An Interview with the Youngest Winter K2 Summiter

BY NABRAJ GHIMIRE At age 28, Gelje Sherpa has already...
September 9, 2021
80 year old rides horse 1000km

An 80-Year-Old Woman, 1,000km, a Trusty Steed, and a Faithful Dog

For the 49th time, Jane Dotchin has set out...
September 8, 2021
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Unsupported Kungsleden: Monster Pack Man Covers 500km in a New Style

Many thru-hike the Kungsleden, Swedish Lapland's 500km "King's Trail."...
September 7, 2021

Himalaya: Climbers Approach Base Camp

Fifteen teams and 157 foreign climbers are converging on...
September 7, 2021

Ama Dablam: A Climbers’ Guide

British mountaineer Kenton Cool’s resumé is bursting at the...
September 7, 2021

Sajid Sadpara Joins Alex Txikon’s Winter Manaslu Team

Alex Txikon has just announced that Sajid Sadpara of...
September 6, 2021

Smithwick and Kuo Will Try to Ski Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri is not just one more ski line to...
September 6, 2021

Legend Series: Mary Kingsley

Exploring West Africa in the guise of a trader...
September 6, 2021

Strong Polish Team Off to Shimshal

While commercial expeditions in Nepal's post-monsoon season concentrate on...
September 5, 2021

Newcomers’ Guide: Climbing Grades

Earlier, we published a deep dive on how to...
September 5, 2021

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
September 5, 2021

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
September 4, 2021

Weekend Warm-Up: The Fifty

Skier Cody Townsend never liked to ask the why...
September 4, 2021

Natural Wonders: The Breath of Cerberus

An ancient Greek shrine contains a chamber where carbon...
September 4, 2021