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Trekkers walk on glacier terrain, completely covered in snow, in the Karakoram.

Fees and Paperwork for a Karakorum Trek

If you've ever dreamed of trekking to K2 Base...
May 14, 2020

10 Things You Should Avoid on Desert Expeditions

Every wilderness expedition has unique pitfalls that depend on...
May 13, 2020

Everest: No Summit Yet

Bad weather has thwarted the summit attempt of the...
May 12, 2020

COVID Adventures: Getting Mom Out of Russia

Editor's note: COVID-19 has not only canceled adventures, it...
May 11, 2020

Chinese May Summit Everest Tomorrow

Twelve mountain guides, currently resting at 8,300m, lead the...
May 11, 2020

Everest Summit Bid Delayed

The Chinese surveyors aiming to summit and re-measure Everest...
May 10, 2020

ExWeb’s Links of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
May 10, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: A Peak Obsession

Passion project or obsession. Sometimes the lines blur between...
May 9, 2020

Grim Forecast for Himalaya, Karakorum

While operators cling to a shred of optimism, the...
May 8, 2020

A Musical Tribute to Nardi and Ballard

They perished pursuing their passion on a high, menacing...
May 7, 2020

Chinese Head for Everest Summit

The huge Chinese team on Everest is on the...
May 6, 2020

More Great Survival Stories

It’s difficult not to be hooked on a compelling...
May 6, 2020

COVID Adventures: A Bicycle Crossing, and a Long Way Home

Editor's note: COVID-19 has not only canceled adventures, it...
May 5, 2020

Seven Scams to Avoid When Traveling

If you travel enough, you are bound to come...
May 4, 2020

Body of Chinese Ocean Rower Found

On April 24, a body was found on the...
May 3, 2020

ExWeb’s Links Of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
May 3, 2020

Weekend Warm-Up: Mt Kilimanjaro & Mt Kenya on MTB

As kids, we grow up admiring superheroes. In my...
May 2, 2020

Where Did the Name K2 Come From?

In 1856, the Maharaja Gulab Singh ruled the Princely...
May 1, 2020

Chinese Team to Measure Everest (Again)

News about the Chinese expedition currently on Everest are...
April 30, 2020

Record-breaking Atlantic Row Ends in Chaos

Graham Walters (UK) was on course to become the...
April 30, 2020

Book Review: At The End of The World

Contact with white man often spelled tragedy for isolated...
April 29, 2020

Crossing the Blucher Range in Papua New Guinea

BY MICHAL LUKASZEWICZ Shortly after nightfall, we gathered around a...
April 28, 2020

Roundup: Long-Distance Expeditions on Hold

While COVID-19 has aborted or postponed countless expeditions around...
April 27, 2020

ExWeb’s Links Of The Week

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get...
April 26, 2020