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Man and Cat Update: Biking to Thailand, Eventually

Will Dean Nicholson and Nala's adventures by bike continue,...

Sherpa Dies and Cyclone Hits Everest

Pemba Tashi Sherpa, a young Sherpa guide working with...

Everest: Weather Questions

About 100 climbers remain on Everest with only one...

Newcomers’ Guide: North Pole vs South Pole Expeditions

Want to visit the poles? This North Pole vs...

Embassies Summon Their Climbers Home

Carlos Soria's hopes for a Dhaulagiri summit are over,...

Everest: COVID Parties and Summit Pushes

While the COVID-19 outbreak ravages both Everest Base Camp...

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Makatea

Erwan Le Lann has sailed to the remotest corners...

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...

Everest: China and Some South Side Teams Cancel Over COVID Fears

Something is very wrong at Everest Base Camp. The...

Holecek Tackles Baruntse’s Sheer NW Face

Marek Holecek has been in Nepal for weeks, but...

Polar Bear Wanders 1,000km Inland

A polar bear completed its own ultra-marathon this week,...

How Stranded Foreigners are Getting Out of Nepal

About 150 climbers have summited Everest in the last...

“Mad Sailor Shop” Closes After 500 Years

One of London’s oldest shops is closing its doors...

Dhaulagiri: A Few Decide to Remain

When Carlos Soria heard that all international flights out...

Everest: Two Climbers Die on Descent

Two members of the Seven Summit Treks team died...

Dhaulagiri Empties; NW Ridge Also Canceled

Two days ago, we reported that Horia Colibasanu, Marius...

Everest: The Real News

Back in Base Camp, recent Everest climbers are finally...
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First Ski Descent of the West Face of Mont Pouzenc

French mountain guide Paul Bonhomme has made the first...

Everest Summit Wave: Day 2

Over a hundred climbers are topping-out on Everest today,...

Video: Andrzej Bargiel’s Ski of Laila Peak

Andrzej Bargiel's team has posted a brief but spectacular...

Everest Summits, Dhaulagiri Evacuations, and More

The first wave of Everest summits occurred today without...

Cartographers Hid Whimsical Images in Maps

Cartographers at one of the most reputable mapping organizations...

Everest Summits Begin With Guides, Clients, and a Sheikh

The first two groups have already reached the top...