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A Sherpa on a snow slope, pulls the rope he is clipped in from inside the packed snow

Kangchenjunga: Angry Crossfire in Base Camp as Poles Descend

The atmosphere was far from friendly in Kangchenjunga Base...
a submersible

Billionaire Funds New Submersible to Dive to Titanic Depths

Nearly a year after the ill-fated Titan submersible imploded...
The board lying on the glacier rocky gound at an empty Everest Base Camp

Everest Billboard Comes Down as Season Nears End

It was the first controversy of the 2024 Everest...
pictographs of supernova?

Do These Ancient Pictographs Show a Supernova?

In 1953, two CalTech astrophysicists with a side passion...
selfie of two smiling alpinists

A First Ski Descent in the French Alps

Benjamin Vedrines and Nicolas Jean have made the first...
The Polish climber in yellow jackets and in a yellow tent.

Two Surprises: A Kangchenjunga Summit, and an Attempt on Cho Oyu

As we mentioned yesterday, commercial teams returned to Base...
Tent camping on the tundra in Lake Clark National Park

The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024

A good night's rest is vital to the success...
Climbers on a snow-loaded summit ride on Everest, in clouds

Everest ‘Dirty Politics’ Leads To Claim Of Rope Cutting, Gov. Investigation

Nirmal Purja made bold claims on Sunday, posting on...
an anglerfish on a beach

Treasure from the Deep: Deep-Sea Anglerfish Washes Ashore in Oregon

There's rare, and then there's deep-sea anglerfish rare. Only...
Kangchenjunga alpenglow

Kangchenjunga: A Bitter Ending With No Summit

It's been a long wait with no reward for...
Expedition AKOR team.

Canada West to East Trades Pedals for Paddles

Nicolas Roulx and Catherine Chagnon have completed the cycling...
icy scene in coastal Antarctica

New Interactive Map of Antarctica Released

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released an interactive...
man beside orange tent at seaside

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
The Stane Belak-Strauf Memorial Route.

Classic Climbs: The Northwest Face of Ama Dablam, 1996

For many, 6,814m Ama Dablam is one of the...
left: male climber on wall wearing blue jacket. Right: photo from high spot on rock wall by climber with legs in frame

Alex Honnold Demolishes El Cap Solo Speed Record

The world’s only Oscar-winning free soloist is at it...
skiing dirt

Weekend Warm-Up: Downhill on Dirt

James Pavelick, creator of the popular Rise & Alpine...
Polackova holds some flags on the summit of Everest in a sunny day, Makalu in background

Lenka Polackova Joins Everest No-O2 List

As Everest summit reports keep arriving, there are some...
Shrestha with clothes frosted, on the summit of Everest in bad weather

Nepalese Woman Summits Everest A Third Time

In an unusual feat, Purnima Shrestha of Nepal has...
a few climbers with headlamps on the summit of Everest at sunrise

Everest Numbers Approach Final Tally as Summit Wave Fades

At least 570 climbers, including foreigners and locals, have...
Milky Way

Students Find Oldest Stars in the Universe

Undergrads from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have...
A climber on a vertical ice gully, Lakes in background

New Himalayan Alpine-Style Route by Dubouloz and Welfringer

Charles Dubouloz and Simon Welfringer describe themselves as dreamers...
Dudh Pokhari lake near Gokyo.

Beyond Everest, Part II: Gokyo Ri and Renjo La

Nepal’s Solukhumbu isn't all crowds and helicopters. Away from...
A woman eats the Good To-Go Mushroom Risotto with friends while camping

The Best Backpacking Meals for Your Outdoor Adventures

There's nothing quite as satisfying as digging into a...
Justin Barbour on Lac Otelnuk.

Spring Causes Change of Plans On Quebec-Labrador Journey

Almost a year ago, in June 2023, Justin Barbour...