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three climbers on a stony summit

One of the Last Wild Faces in the Alps Finally Climbed

Between March 6 and 9, Roger Schaeli, Filippo Sala...
March 12, 2025
three climbers on a rocky, narrow top.

Five Cutting Edge Grants to the Greater Ranges Awarded in 2025

Every year, the Cutting Edge Grants awarded by the...
March 12, 2025
bumper to bumper traffic in a national park

U.S. National Parks Report Record Visitor Numbers At ‘Catastrophic’ Time

Like many countries post-COVID, America's national parks have never...
March 11, 2025
overview of Chile from the International Space Station

Explore NASA’s Astronaut Photography Archive

Have you ever wanted to see Earth through the...
March 11, 2025
Prakash Guring and mebers in his team pose by the dirt road with a sign directing to Tatopani

Nepalese Guides Use Off Season To Attempt First Ascent Near Manaslu

For the second year in a row, three Nepalese...
March 11, 2025
cave

Natural Wonders: Veryovkina Cave

I'm a severe claustrophobe. After getting trapped in a...
March 11, 2025
The ICefall Doctors pose with their uniform jackets in front of a helicopter

Everest Icefall Doctors About to Begin World’s Most Dangerous Job

The Sherpa team in charge of opening a route...
March 10, 2025
In the Tien Shan.

Two Climbs in the Remote Tien Shan

Kirill Belotserkovskiy and Ira Kozlovskaya recently spent a week...
March 10, 2025
five ancient ceramic figurines

Puppets With ‘Creepy’ Facial Expressions Found in El Salvador Pyramid

Archaeologists have unearthed five ceramic puppets from a pyramid...
March 10, 2025
The summit ridge of Shkhara seen from the top of the south wall.

Second Winter Ascent of Big Wall on Georgia’s Highest Peak

David Kocsis and Marton Nagy of Hungary have opened...
March 9, 2025
spiral thingy

Space Mystery of the Week: Why Does Our Solar System Like Spirals?

Space is full of surprises, and the most recent...
March 9, 2025
Barrington Scott diving.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
March 9, 2025
a photo of two men and a dog in front of a sea plane

Great Explorers: Gunther Pluschow

By the time Gunther Pluschow's aircraft plowed into a...
March 8, 2025
A climber tackles an overhanging pitch.

Weekend Warm-Up: The Crystal Towers

The camera pans up a minimalist landscape of snow...
March 8, 2025

Tiny Eaglets Hatch on Live Cam As Thousands Watch

Perched 44 meters up in a Jeffrey pine tree...
March 8, 2025
a composite image of two men with a wrecked ship overlayed

Great Explorers: Nordenskjold, Larsen, and the Swedish Antarctic Expedition

In the end, in the dark, it all came...
March 7, 2025
The climbers dressed in trekking outfits during the approach to Kangchenjunga region

Nepal Alpine-Style: A Veteran Trio Returns To Yalung Peak

The first alpine-style expedition of the season leaves for...
March 7, 2025
avalanche danger sign on hilltop

Three Skiers Killed in Alaskan Avalanche

BY JUAN HERNANDEZ Officials at the Chugach National Forest Avalanche...
March 7, 2025
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part II

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
March 7, 2025
Artist's impression of Native Americans pulling ancient travois

20,000 Years Ago, Ancient North Americans Used Primitive Vehicles

At White Sands National Park in New Mexico, archaeologists...
March 7, 2025
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders on the summit of Yawash Sar.

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders: Perspectives on Life and Climbing

In the 1980s, exploratory alpinists Mick Fowler and Victor...
March 6, 2025
climbing gym accident

Watch Bad Belaying Nearly Kill Pro Climber

Saudi Arabian World Cup climber Sara Qunaibet was the...
March 6, 2025
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part I

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
March 6, 2025
woman swimming in pond or creek

Why Beavers Indicate Good Water for Wild Swimming

Next time you’re thinking about pond swimming, look for...
March 6, 2025