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Climbers at the Hillary step on Everest.

One Dead on Everest As Leadership Conflict Hastens Race to the Summit

The race for the summit of Everest is on,...
May 11, 2026
shadows of astronauts on moon with blue lights above them

Moon ‘Lights’ Seen By Apollo Astronauts and Studied as UFOs Still Unexplained

On November 19, 1969, Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan...
May 11, 2026
Two American climbers smile and pose with some jar of cream in an outdoor Nepal setting.

American Woman Dies in Avalanche on Makalu

Shelley Johannesen of the U.S. has died in an...
May 11, 2026
Photograph of a wolverine taken after decades of waiting by John Marriott

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
May 10, 2026
Anatoli Boukreev approaches Everest's Hillary Step on May 10, 1996.

The 1996 Everest Tragedy, 30 Years Later

Thirty years ago, on the night of May 10-11,...
May 10, 2026
aerial of a river amid forest

Weekend Warm-Up: Canoeing Australia’s Most Contested River

In Beau Miles' recent documentary, Canoeing Australia's Most Contested...
May 9, 2026
A sherpa on a fixed rope approaches Everest's South Col.

Sherpas Reach Camp 4 on Everest

After two days of fierce wind, the weather has...
May 8, 2026
small figures in snowy landscape

Arctic Roundup: Progress and Cancellations, as Late Spring Helps, Hurts

The Arctic season has unfolded unevenly, marked by a...
May 8, 2026
A lonely climber on a glacier, with an icefall marking a col between to mixed mountain faces.

Three Americans Will Attempt a New Route on a Monster Face in India

A powerful American team is on its way to...
May 8, 2026
scientist examines skull in ground

DNA Identifies Four More Sailors From the Franklin Expedition

Researchers have identified four more members of Sir John...
May 7, 2026
A climber in the night crossing a ladder on a crevasse.

More Delays on Everest As Storm Pauses Route Fixing

After relentless bad weather at the beginning of the...
May 7, 2026
aerial image Tsarichina hole

Bulgaria’s Area 51: The Strange Case of the Tsarichina Hole

There was never a dull moment in Bulgaria in...
May 6, 2026
Khumbu icefall in the night with lights from the line of climbers.

Everest Sherpas Approach South Col Amid Strange Goings-On in Base Camp

After weeks of delay, Sherpas are rushing to open...
May 6, 2026
mountains mirrored in calm water

An Explorer’s Guide to the 10 Largest Islands in the World. #10: Ellesmere Island

Since there are no new continents to discover, and...
May 6, 2026
A helicopter about to land on top of a serac, a group of climbers , one of them hanging from a rope, below.

Everest: Two Injured in Khumbu Icefall Avalanche

A climber from India and another from Nepal were...
May 5, 2026
Makalu BC on a rocky ground.

Climber Dies on Makalu II

David Roubinek, 38, a member of the Czech-Slovak team...
May 5, 2026
guy with backpack sitting down in the woods

A 40,000Km Walk Around The World

Alexander Campbell, 31, of Australia is more than three...
May 5, 2026
A climber on a snow section of a vertical, mixed face in the Alps.

Cazzanelli & Friends Open New Line on Breithorn East

Those looking for a straightforward first experience at 4,000m...
May 4, 2026
aggressive sea lion chasing surfer

Angry Sea Lion Chases Surfer Out of Water and Back to Car in Wild Video

BY COOPER GEGAN Sea lions and seals may come off...
May 4, 2026
The climber smiles from inside a mess tent.

Koreans Bag First Ascent of Sato Peak Near Kangchenjunga

Three members of a South Korean team has summited...
May 4, 2026
Grant “Twiggy” Baker, rides a massive wave at Cortes Bank.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
May 3, 2026
A drone with the West Shoulder of Everest in background.

Everest Work Delayed Again as Authorities Ban Cargo Drones

Just when things started to go smoothly on Everest,...
May 2, 2026
a forest on a mesa

Weekend Warm-Up: The Lost Forest

This short documentary follows a team of scientists and...
May 2, 2026

Arctic Roundup: Svalbard Setbacks, Greenland Uncertainty

Since our last Arctic update, two expeditions in Svalbard...
May 1, 2026