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Wildfires Force Closure of Carstenz Pyramid for the Season

All around the world, natural disasters are hampering climbing...
October 15, 2026
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Cyclist Beats Pony Express Horseback Record

Lachlan Morton has completed a 3,217km bicycle journey along...
October 14, 2026
Bargiel with dawn jacker, helmet and skis strapped to backpack.

Bargiel Abandons Dhaulagiri Ski Attempt

Andrzej Bargiel and his team have also retreated from...
October 14, 2026
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Jordanian Man Trekking 23,000Km From South Africa to Siberia

Saddam Al Alaya is almost a year into his...
October 14, 2026
hippo

Animal Attack Roundup

We usually hear about animal attacks that happen to...
October 13, 2026
A flooded river sweeps through some houses in Nepal.

New Flash Floods Disrupt Trekking Routes in Nepal

A flash flood has cut off parts of the...
October 13, 2026
Jonas Holm with his kayak.

A Human-Powered Journey Around Norway

Bad weather has forced Norwegian Jonas Holm, 27, to...
October 13, 2026
Base Camp of Dhaulagri in a clear day.

Controversy Continues on Dhaulagiri as Expeditions Called Off

After Manaslu, Dhaulagiri is the second 8,000'er this season...
October 12, 2026
A close up portrait photo of Dale Sanders paddling the Mississippi River at age 87

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
October 12, 2026
The Kyrgyz team on the summit of the Nameless Tower

Kyrgyz Climb ‘Eternal Flame’ Route on Nameless Tower

On September 28, a Kyrgyz team made its country's...
October 12, 2026
Dhaulagiri's upper half under a deep blue sky, with a camp on a snow slope.

Dhaulagiri: Rope Fixing Halted For Unclear Reasons

About 20 climbers from several teams had planned to...
October 11, 2026
whitewater kayaking

Weekend Warm-Up: Sending Ivindo Falls

Gabon Uncharted: Sending Ivindo Falls follows a crew of...
October 10, 2026
A man on morraine ground with Everest's Khumbu icefall in background.

Russian Team Moving Up on Everest

The only team currently on Everest has set off...
October 9, 2026
Danil Barashkov and Sergey Malykh

Trekking and Packrafting 700Km Across Northern Siberia

Two Russian explorers have completed a journey of about...
October 9, 2026
Base Camp covered in fresh snow.

Superniño Weather Threatens Aconcagua Season

The Aconcagua climbing season is approaching, but the threat...
October 9, 2026
Mark Gresser's camp setup as he walked across Australia.

Six Long Walks Across Australia in 2026

A number of long-distance solo walks have been taking...
October 9, 2026
A climber at the entrance of a mountain cave, peaks in background.

Two Alpinists Seeking First Ascents in Western Nepal

Fredrik Strang of Sweden and Sindre Kolbjornsgard of Norway...
October 8, 2026
Tents on a big plane in front of Dhaullagiri, and some climbers following an uphill trail in the snow.

Uncertain Weather Delays Dhaulagiri Summit Push

It is taking longer than expected for climbers to...
October 8, 2026
Rainer Mautz.

Portugal-to-Singapore Walker Reaches Southern China

German long-distance walker Rainer Mautz left Cabo de São...
October 8, 2026
Dhaulagiri as seen from a drone near Bc.

Dhaulagiri Summit Push; A Second Skier Appears

The rope-fixing team is heading toward the summit of...
October 7, 2026
two climbers look toward Everest-Lhotse massif

Tough Conditions For Everest Team

The Russian team, led by Andrei Vasiliev, has reached...
October 7, 2026
desertroad leading toward snowy mountains

Cycling 3,000Km From Samarkand Through the Pamirs

We do a lot of stories about adventurous Westerners,...
October 7, 2026
Karl Bushby during his Caspian Sea swim

Karl Bushby is Back in the UK After Swimming the Channel

After 28 years, almost 50,000km of travel and one...
October 6, 2026
3 giraffes

Meet the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, now sponsored by Nikon,...
October 6, 2026