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Matterhorn covered in clouds

Two Die on Matterhorn

Two climbers fell to their deaths on the Matterhorn...
August 17, 2024
Five images of the same solar flare across different wavelengths.

The Worst Solar Storm in History and What It Would Do Today

On the evening of Aug. 28, 1859, a telegraph...
August 17, 2024
Nanga parbat on a sunny day.

Polish Team to Attempt Nanga Parbat in September

A strong Polish team is preparing to climb Nanga...
August 16, 2024
Ocean Revival Adventures

Ocean Rowing Roundup for August

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, two crews have...
August 16, 2024
Thame village flooded today.

Everest Region: Thame Village Flooded

Thame, a village near Everest and the birthplace of...
August 16, 2024
a composite image of a bearded man in 19th century dress and a jungle

Great Explorers: Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay

In the 19th century, biology, physics, chemistry, archaeology, geology,...
August 15, 2024
Altar Stone, Stonehenge.

‘Shocking’ Study Shows Stonehenge Altar Stone Came From Scotland

A new study has revealed that Stonehenge's six-tonne altar...
August 15, 2024
Tandem paragliders flying

K2 Paragliders Detail Their Flights

More details have emerged about the paragliding flights of...
August 15, 2024
northern lights from space

Watch the Northern Lights From High Above the Earth

A strong geomagnetic storm over the weekend allowed skygazers...
August 14, 2024
The Fram2 crew.

Polar Guide Eric Philips Becomes an Astronaut

A SpaceX mission planned for later this year will...
August 14, 2024
Everest cast its shadow on surrounding peaks and clouds

How Responsible Are Sherpas For the Lives of Their Clients?

Whether or not to turn around is one of...
August 14, 2024
an old map

How We Learned to Measure Longitude at Sea

Finding accurate navigation at sea has been one of...
August 13, 2024
symbols on a pillar in Turkey

The World’s Oldest Calendar Discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest calendar. The ancient...
August 13, 2024
Kazuya Hiraide (left) and Kenro Nakajima on the summit of Tirich Mir.

Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima: Tribute to a Magnificent Duo

A couple of weeks ago, the international climbing community...
August 13, 2024
A climber on a ledge of a rocky ridge on Gasherbrum III

Livingstone on the New Gasherbrum III Route

At the tail end of the Karakoram season, Tom...
August 13, 2024
Close shot of Murad Sadpara with a baclava on his head and an open dawn jacket

Pakistani Climber Fatally Hit by Rock on Broad Peak

Murad Sadpara of Pakistan died yesterday on Broad Peak...
August 12, 2024
one of the oldest dinosaur families, the Herrerasaurus

Torrential Rains in Brazil Uncover World’s Oldest Dinosaur

Record rainfall eroded a fossil site in Brazil's Rio...
August 12, 2024
Close shot of Archil with a woolen beanie and black background.

Archil Badriashvili Dies in Freak Mountain Accident

The mountain community awoke to shocking news from the...
August 12, 2024
the paraglider takes a selfie with the summit of K2 behind him.

‘All Four of Us Paraglided from the Summit of K2’

Four French climbers summited K2 without oxygen on July...
August 12, 2024
arctic radar station

Polar Bears Kill Worker at Arctic Radar Station

On Thursday, August 8, two polar bears killed an...
August 11, 2024
SUP'er on calm water

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
August 11, 2024
Aztec ruins.

Exploration Mysteries: Aztlan

Where did the Aztecs come from? Despite a wealth...
August 10, 2024
The Titan submersible.

$50 Million Lawsuit Filed After Titan Submersible Tragedy

BY ALEXANDER HARO When the Titan submersible imploded on its...
August 10, 2024
skier skiing a hillside beside the open sea

Weekend Warm-Up: Creation Theory

Creation Theory is not just a movie about adventure...
August 10, 2024