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The Oldest Humans in Greece

Many believe that Western civilization began in ancient Greece,...
July 13, 2023
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Ocean Rowing Roundup for July

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, one team has...
July 13, 2023
Benjamin Vedrines at the Noire de Peuterey.

Vedrines, Maguet Set Record Times on Two Classic Alps Routes

On July 10, Benjamin Vedrines climbed summited 4,808m Mont...
July 13, 2023
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Otter Chaos! Fuzzy Fiend Terrorizes Santa Cruz Surfers

There's a ferocious creature haunting the shoreline of Santa...
July 12, 2023
The Mulkila group in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Indians Almost Succeed on 6,370m Mulkila V in Himachal Pradesh

Between June 23 and July 4, an Indian party...
July 12, 2023
The group pose with a company banner in front of their yellow personal tents, in a cloudy day.

Karakoram: Weather Improving but Mountains Not Yet Ready

The good weather settling in today or tomorrow coincides...
July 12, 2023
A climber looks to snowy peaks from a flat snow ridge.

Muchu Chhish: Czech-Norwegian ‘Race’ Will End Up as an All-Czech Show

This year, two teams showed up to attempt the...
July 12, 2023
Statue of Gudrid and Snorri.

Great Explorers: Gudrid Thorbjarnardottir

The Vikings are well known for the wild tales...
July 12, 2023
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EcoFlow Prime Deals: Save Up to 30% on Its Latest Tech

We've got the details on all the ways to...
July 11, 2023
Vielmo, with snow goggles and red hooded down jacket, holds a withe cloth with a message on a high place, clouds both below and above him.

Nanga Parbat: Mario Vielmo, Juan Pablo Toro Describe What Happened

Shortly after we published our latest story about Nanga...
July 11, 2023
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Honnold, Caldwell Ride For 3,000Km In ‘Biggest Adventure’ Yet

This article was originally published on GearJunkie. If you know...
July 11, 2023
A helicopter taking off from Lukla Airport.

Six People Killed In Helicopter Crash in Everest Region

A helicopter crashed in the Everest region this morning...
July 11, 2023
Paul Bonhomme's route

Paul Bonhomme Sets out to Run the Length of the Alps

Mountain guide Paul Bonhomme has set out to run...
July 11, 2023
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Black Hole Flares Up, Causing Ripple in Space-Time

Astronomers may have come across something extraordinary. A supermassive...
July 10, 2023
Nanga Parbat under a cloudy sky.

The Inside Story of Nanga Parbat’s Summit Chaos

Last week's rescue of Azif Bhatti by Israfil Ashurli...
July 10, 2023
An artist's interpretation of the Ivory Lady.

A Woman Was the Highest Ranked Person in Copper Age Spain

In 2008, archaeologists discovered the "Ivory Merchant" in a...
July 10, 2023
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Climbers Touch Thajiwas Summit for First Time in 78 Years, But Urgent Rescue Ensues

The last time anyone stood atop Jammu and Kashmir’s...
July 10, 2023
Climbing in the Caucasus.

Two New Routes in the Caucasus

Well-known alpinist Mikel Zabalza is on an expedition in...
July 9, 2023
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Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
July 9, 2023
Tree swallows.

Birds Go Through Break-Ups Too 

Humans are not the only species with rising divorce...
July 9, 2023
Markus Pukonen on a SUP.

Around The World Without Motors: Markus Pukonen Completes Eight-Year Journey

For eight years, there have been no planes, trains,...
July 8, 2023
bolteus mushroom

Mushrooms: Good Eating, But Not for Those Who Live in the Far North

Contrary to what you might think, quite a few...
July 8, 2023
an expansive vista with a man wingsuiting in the top of the frame

Weekend Warm-Up: Wingsuiting the Dolomites is Surprisingly Chill

I'm the kind of person who describes cabin-building videos...
July 8, 2023
a prehistoric woman forages for plants

New Study Busts Enduring Myths About Hunter-Gatherer Gender Roles

Imagine a hunter-gatherer society of 10,000 years ago. What...
July 7, 2023