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Holecek and Groh’s New Line on Baruntse’s…West Face

Still in Kathmandu, Marek Holecek has shared the first...
June 3, 2021

China Bans Ultra-Marathons and Off-Road Races

In the wake of the May 22 tragedy in...
June 3, 2021

Newcomers’ Guide: The Seven Summits

The Seven Summits has become part of the adventure...
June 3, 2021
Two men in front of a Czech pub in Kathmandu

Marek Holecek: “I am Used to Being Trapped in Bad Weather”

Holecek and Groh's line has been the highlight of...
June 2, 2021
Aerial view of red-colored lake

Lake Natron: Deadly to Most Life, but the Flamingos Love It

We all know about the Greek monster Medusa, whose...
June 2, 2021
In bed in the hospital after his close call

Elia Origoni Hit by Avalanche, Breaks Ribs on 7,000km Hike Across Italy

Elia Origoni started his 7,000km hike across Italy in...
June 2, 2021

David Goettler and Kilian Jornet Turn Back on Everest

No-O2 climbers David Goettler and Kilian Jornet have turned...
June 1, 2021
rock, snow, and ice on the Everest summit pyramid.

Updated: More Summits on Everest; No Go on Lhotse

More climbers summited Everest today, including several teams outfitted...
June 1, 2021
Climber on rock wall

James McHaffie Completes All 180 Extreme Climbs in the UK

You don’t just find Ken Wilson’s classic UK semi-guidebook,...
June 1, 2021
Two super-skinny climbers show their bones and muscles

Holecek and Groh: “Kathmandu is Worse than Baruntse”

Marek Holecek and Radoslav Groh have reappeared in Kathmandu,...
May 31, 2021

More Everest Summits; Purja to Lead Lhotse Climb Tomorrow

Nirmal Purja and his team left Camp 4 last...
May 31, 2021
Huge line of climbers in shadow on Everest

Everest: Avalanche in Camp 2

It seems that the inside stories of this Everest...
May 30, 2021
Climber on rock face

ExWeb’s Adventure Links of the Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
May 30, 2021

Science Links of the Week

A passion for the natural world drives many of...
May 30, 2021

Holecek, Groh Out of Danger on Baruntse!

With the good weather, things have happened with lightning...
May 29, 2021

Everest: Purja Reaches Camp 3

After studying the weather, Nirmal Purja decided to bring...
May 29, 2021

Everest: Purja Assumes Leadership at Camp 2. What Will He Do?

Conditions on Everest after days of heavy snowfall are...
May 29, 2021

Baruntse: Climbers Going Down

Finally, after nine days and a full-on cyclone that...
May 29, 2021

Baruntse: Night #8 in Frozen Hell

Marek Holecek and Raroslav Groh still have to draw...
May 28, 2021

Everest: Avalanche Pulverizes Camp 3

"Camp 3 was pulverized by an avalanche sweeping the...
May 28, 2021

Legends Series: Thor Heyerdahl

When Thor Heyerdahl died 20 years ago at the...
May 28, 2021

Kayaking the Length of the UK

Every year, long-distance walkers and cyclists tackle the iconic...
May 28, 2021

Baruntse: Still Trapped, Still Alive

"The situation is unchanged, we are trapped at 7,000m,...
May 27, 2021

Drama in Nepal: Escape From Everest and Baruntse

Nepal's Home Ministry has called for expedition agencies and...
May 27, 2021