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Seven Oceans, Six-and-a-Half Summits

In the new lists department, American Rob Lea says...
July 3, 2026
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A 13,000Km Canoe Journey from the Arctic to the Tropics

Calem Watson is just over a week into an...
July 3, 2026
Two climbers with helmets on smile at the camera, a snow slope leading to a col behind them.

No-O2 Climbers Challenge Pakistan’s 8,000m Peaks

It is a quieter summer than usual in Pakistan,...
July 3, 2026
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Upcoming Attempts on Gasherbrum IV?

Elite teams are rarely keen to share details about...
July 2, 2026
Bargiel shakes hands with the photographer on the summit of Nanga parbat, a group of skiers in background.

Details, Video of Bargiel’s Ski Descent of Nanga Parbat

Andrzej Bargiel has shared the details about his recent...
July 2, 2026
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Italians Bag New Line on East Face of K7 But Fall Short of Summiting

After six days on the wall, the Italian team...
July 1, 2026
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Exploring the Volcanoes of our Solar System and Beyond

Planets, both our own and others, were born in...
July 1, 2026
Bargiel adjusts his helmet.

Andrzej Bargiel Skis Nanga Parbat

Summits on 8,126m Nanga Parbat were expected tomorrow, but...
June 30, 2026

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #2: New Guinea

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
June 30, 2026
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Crocodile Kills Man in Puerto Vallarta as Horrified Tourists Look On

BY ALEXANDER HARO A 28-year-old Mexican man was killed by...
June 30, 2026
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In First-of-Its-Kind Rescue, AI Drone Finds Lost Hikers in Australian Park

Last week, an AI-powered drone found two lost hikers...
June 29, 2026
Two climbers sitting on an ice ledge under a serac.

Elite Duo Returning to Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat

Piolet d'Or winner Marek Holecek and fellow Czech Tomas...
June 29, 2026
Masherbrum.

Why Masherbrum Has Had So Few Summits

Masherbrum, also known as K1, lies in Pakistan’s Karakoram...
June 29, 2026
"Green Boots" on Everest.

A High-Risk Mission to Retrieve ‘Green Boots’ from Everest

After nearly 30 years as a grisly landmark on...
June 28, 2026
The floating Tara Polar Station

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
June 28, 2026
A man climbing a rock wall

Weekend Warm-Up: Cold Haul

Cold Haul is Andy Kirkpatrick's 2003 film, documenting his and...
June 27, 2026
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A 1,750Km Solo Kayak Journey Around Nova Scotia

Lukas Dee has completed a 1,750km kayak journey around...
June 26, 2026
Climbers on a steep snow slope holding ice axes.

A Guided First Ascent of a Remote Nepal 6,000’er

Three Nepali guides and an American client have bagged...
June 26, 2026
Close shot of Guillaume Pierrel of France with a cap.

Christina Lustenberger and Boris Langenstein Safe on K6

Two members of the ill-fated K6 expedition are safely...
June 25, 2026
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Why Some Need Sunglasses and Others Don’t

Dark glasses are not the only solution to the...
June 25, 2026
A climber among crevasses at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the night.

Heat Wave Increasing Danger in the Alps

The heat wave scorching Western Europe is also affecting...
June 25, 2026
Two female climbers with jackets and hoods on, at a portaledge on an ice wall.

Two Cutting Edge Grants For 2026 Announced

The American Alpine Club has announced two of this...
June 24, 2026
Close shot of Guillaume Pierrel.

Guillaume Pierrel Reported Dead in Avalanche on K6

Guillaume Pierrel of France has died in an avalanche...
June 24, 2026
Borneo

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #3: Borneo

In this series, we consider the 10 largest islands...
June 24, 2026