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Kilian shoots a selfie, a steep grey rock slope under his feet and a landscape of mountains and lakes in background.

Kilian Jornet on FKTs vs Records in the Mountains

The celebrated trail runner, skimo racer, and speed climber...
November 2, 2022
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Get Prepped: RunningSnail Emergency Crank Radio

No matter whether it's frigid winter, the hurricane season,...
November 2, 2022
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The Best Bivy Sacks Of 2022 For Backpacking, Climbing & More

Unlike a tent, the best bivy sacks add negligible...
November 2, 2022
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Exploration Mysteries: Collapse of the Moche

The Moche civilization lived in northern Peru from 100...
November 1, 2022
The girls reach their first stop, National Park Tierra del Fuego

Two Women Begin 30,000Km Cycle Across the Americas

Antonia Staacke (25) and Laura Moeller (26) are cycling...
November 1, 2022
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When You Need It: The Best Emergency Radios for 2022

When disaster strikes, you may only have minutes to...
November 1, 2022
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The Best Floating Coolers To Keep Your Drinks Chilled In 2022

We’ve pulled together our list of the best floating...
November 1, 2022
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The Best Camping Utensils Worth Forking Out For In 2022

Whether you’re into casual glamping on weekends or long...
November 1, 2022
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Jost Kobusch: No Everest This Winter

Jost Kobusch has been quiet lately on social media....
October 31, 2022
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Smiling Sun Could Make This Halloween Extra Spooky, NASA Says

The sun images released by NASA last week appeared...
October 31, 2022
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Sometimes at Gunpoint, Twins Discover New Highpoints Around The World

In an age of super-computers and GPS satellites, it's...
October 31, 2022
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World’s Driest Desert Blooms Unexpectedly

Normally it takes the rainfall associated with an El...
October 31, 2022
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Climbing Talent Jonas Hainz Dies Soloing on Monte Magro

Promising climber and rescue specialist Jonas Hainz (25) died...
October 30, 2022
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India Warms Up To Ice Climbing

In February 2021, about 30 Indians gathered in the...
October 30, 2022
A climber moves up a steep wall in Greenland above the clouds.

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
October 30, 2022
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Scrub A Dub Dub With The Best Camping Showers In 2022

Camping, backpacking, and reconnecting with nature can be a...
October 30, 2022
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Best Soft-Sided Coolers For Chilled Outdoor Adventures In 2022

Easy to store, practical, and versatile, soft-sided coolers are...
October 30, 2022
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Weekend Warm-Up: Whillans & Bonington At the Torres del Paine, 1963

Today, Chile's Torres del Paine National Park receives thousands...
October 30, 2022
Chumbu, a few hundred meters form Tibet.

Nepal, UPDATED: Action on Annapurna IV, Chumbu, and Pungi

A 14-man Russian team is currently climbing Annapurna IV...
October 29, 2022
A bee plays on little wooden balls.

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
October 29, 2022
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Keep it Toasty with the Best Thermal Underwear

We’re constantly being told about the importance of layering...
October 29, 2022
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The Best Emergency Survival Kits For 2022

Emergency survival summons scary images of stumbling deep in...
October 29, 2022
a Catabrian brown bear and three cubs

Once Nearly Extinct, Brown Bears Make Comeback in Spain

The Cantabrian brown bear population — once almost eliminated...
October 29, 2022
The Magic Line drawn onto K2 showing the route up the southwestern ridge of the mountain.

A Short History of K2’s Magic Line

Reinhold Messner named it the "Magic Line", a dangerous...
October 28, 2022