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Climbers heading to a summit on a steep snow slope.

Annapurna: Rescues, O2, and Illness

Annapurna saw over 30 summits on Saturday, but there...
Aguas de Marco, a surf photo by Thomas Fotomas showing the fluorescent colours and clean lines he has become known for.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
Dougal Haston.

Remembering Dougal Haston

Dougal Haston, one of the most skilled and fearless...
Three climbers covered by O2 masks.

Summits on Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Makalu

The weather cooperated, and the rope-fixing teams did great...

Weekend Warm-Up: The Pine Hunters

This short documentary follows two ecologists as they film...
Two climbers on a steep snow slope.

Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Summits Are Just Hours Away

After a short break, the no-O2 climbers on Annapurna...
Climbers line up along the summit area of Everest.

Fewer Americans, But Many Chinese, in the Himalaya This Year

On 15 April last year, 115 Americans had permits...
Chris Barbin starts his Pacific crossing, the photos shows his boat silhouetted against a sunset as he rows.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for April

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, Dave Bell has...
A climber speaking to the camera with an O2 mask on.

On Everest, Oxygen is Oxygen, No Matter Why It’s Used

A recent event has raised questions about whether using...
climber moving up through fresh snow

Summit Pushes on Both Dhaulagiri and Annapurna

Climbers on both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are pushing for...
man in mountains with dog on shoulders.

Ultra-Runner Dies on UK’s Longest and Hardest Thru-Hike

David Parrish, 35, has died while trying to set...
A blue bay meeting dense jungle

How a Con Man Stranded 300 Italians on a Pacific Island

In the summer of 1880, dozens of impoverished families...
Sherpas on a mace of ice on Everest plant flags to mark the route

Threatening Serac Stalls Everest Route Work

The Icefall Doctors fixing the route to Camp 1...
A snowy peak with a very steep face.

Koreans to Attempt Unclimbed Peak Near Kangchenjunga

A Korean Alpine Federation team will attempt the unclimbed...
hiker in arctic meadow

Newcomers’ Guide to the World’s Largest Uninhabited Island

In their classic reference book, Arctic Canada From the...
Young climbers smile on the summit of the grandes Jorasses. Alps

Surprising New Route on the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses

Ingenious teams continue to open new routes on classic...
Climbers sitting in a big tent around a table.

Annapurna Summit Push, Eight Without O2

Climbers are on their way to the summit on...
art work of ancient fossil underwater

The World’s Oldest Octopus Isn’t an Octopus At All

The discovery that the oldest octopus fossil was not...
Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti standing next to his bike at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa

Cyclist Completes 17,000Km North-to-South Africa Journey

Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti has completed a 17,280km cycle...
Laura Pineau and Elsa Ponzo after completing their 100 routes.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
a man on the rigging of a small boat

Weekend Warm-Up: The Voyage of the Sarimanok

In 1986, Robert Hobman set out in a small...
A climber with no O2 system on a steep slope on Everest.

Everest Runners and No-O2 Climbers Reach Nepal

A significant number of climbers are planning to attempt...
man standing on sea ice at the north pole

Arctic Roundup: Crevasse Death in Svalbard, Bear Scare in Nunavut

The Arctic expedition season continues to deliver a mix...