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Italians Open New Route Variant on Nanga Parbat

On June 26, Italian mountain guide Francois Cazzanelli and...
June 28, 2022
Three climbers celebrate on the summit of a mountain.

Two New Routes in the Andes and Two Teams Head to Siula Grande

Spanish rock climbers Eneko and Iker Pou, together with...
June 28, 2022
A rowing team ae rescued by the Coastguard.

All Crews Rescued During GB Row Challenge

The coastguard has rescued all three crews taking part...
June 27, 2022
Tom de Dorlodot paraglides through Pakistan's mountains. Behind him several snow-capped peaks can be seen.

Rare Air: Paragliders Fly K2

In the next few weeks, over 100 climbers will...
June 27, 2022
K2 at the head of a valley.

Karakoram Update: Camp 1 Established on K2

After several days of bad weather in the Karakoram,...
June 27, 2022
A woman screams with her hands over her ears.

Mass Psychological Disturbances

The word 'contagious' is not exclusive to colds, flu,...
June 26, 2022
Bardelis makes a call on a satellite phone while rowing across an ocean.

Karlis Bardelis Nears End of His Round-The-World Trip

On June 21, Karlis Bardelis reached Africa and has...
June 26, 2022

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of The Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
June 26, 2022
A path through thick jungle with sunbeams breaking through the canopy.

The Ancient Pathway Across South America

The Peabiru Way, or Caminho de Peabiru, was a...
June 25, 2022
Three african wild dogs stand in a row.

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
June 25, 2022
Screenshot from Mammut's 'Marcel Remy - - 94 Years Old and Back to the Summit', Swiss alpinist on Miroir d'Argentine, 5C

Weekend Warm-Up: Marcel Remy — 94 Years Old and Back to the Summit

Born in 1923, Swiss alpinist Marcel Remy is now...
June 25, 2022
The Giant's Causeway. An area of hexagonal stones clumped together extending into the ocean. A man with a backpack stands on these looking out to sea.

Natural Wonders: Basalt Columns

We all remember that iconic shot of Wyoming's Devil's...
June 24, 2022
The top of K2 emerging from the clouds into blue sky.

K2: Base Camp Filling Up and A Ski Descent

After a snowy trek, teams are trickling into K2...
June 24, 2022
Pete Casey walks with a large backpack in front of snowcapped mountains

British Explorer About to Finish Trek of Amazon River

British explorer Pete Casey's six-year Amazonian journey will finally...
June 24, 2022
David Steeves seated. He is simply dressed and has a large beard.

Great Survival Stories: Lieutenant David Steeves

United States Air Force pilot David Steeves went missing...
June 23, 2022
Skiers hauling sleds move past Mount Francis in Alaska.

Alaska Update: Several Rescues, Few Summits

In our last update, Denali’s official summit percentage was hovering...
June 23, 2022
Man with snow shovel at grey snowed-in camp

Karakoram Weather Preview: Will Weird Be the New Normal?

Last week, climbers experienced the full blast of Pakistan's...
June 23, 2022
Artifacts from Kemune

Drought Exposes 3,400-Year-Old City in Iraq Reservoir

A dry season in the fertile crescent revealed signs...
June 23, 2022
Pointy Alpamayo in shadow

Alpamayo: Huge Cornices Threaten Routes Up the Popular NW Face

The lovely Peruvian peak comes with many dangers, especially...
June 22, 2022
slovak direct

Untangling the ‘Slovak Direct’ Squabble — No Internet Trolls Required!

It might look like the climbing world pulsates with...
June 22, 2022

Two French Brothers Trying to Hike 3,000km Across Norway in 100 Days

On June 1, brothers Fleury and Corentin Roux have...
June 22, 2022
Side profile of Derremaux in his kayak

California-Hawaii By Kayak Begins

Cyril Derreumaux has started kayaking from California to Hawaii....
June 21, 2022
Snow and rock near the top of K2

K2 and Nanga Parbat: Storms and Crowds

Long expedition convoys are heading toward K2 and Broad...
June 21, 2022

Italians to Attempt New Route On the ‘Touching the Void’ Peak

One of the most interesting projects this season will...
June 21, 2022