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portrait of the two missing Japanese climbers

Hiraide and Nakajima Update: Two Motionless Figures Spotted After Reported Fall

A rescue helicopter has spotted the figures of Kazuya...
July 27, 2024
The West Face of K2.

Hiraide and Nakajima Reported Missing on K2 West Face

At the moment, there is no official confirmation from...
July 27, 2024
Members of Karakorum Expeditions on the summit.

Finally: Many Summits on Broad Peak

Several climbers summited 8,051m Broad Peak this morning. Karakorum Expeditions...
July 27, 2024
Apex, the world's largest Stegosaurus fossil.

World’s Largest Stegosaurus Fossil Fetches a Staggering $45 Million

Last week, American billionaire Kenneth Griffin bought the largest...
July 26, 2024
Trivor peak at sunset with some clouds on its flanks, seen from Hunza, Pakistan

Weather Thwarts French Alpine-Style Duo in Pakistan

Bad conditions have thwarted two alpinists trying to open...
July 26, 2024
Laila Peak.

From Italy By Bicycle To Climb and Ski Laila Peak

Italian adventurer Yanez Borella has cycled from Italy to...
July 26, 2024
side byside photos showed injured climber and evacuation by litter

Climbing Accident Postpones Ogre Expedition

Russian climbers Ratmir Mukhametzyanov, Alexander Parfenov, and Alexey Sukarev...
July 26, 2024
polar bear on sea ice

Polar Bear Boom May Threaten Greenland Adventurers

Polar bears don't often show up in Southern or...
July 25, 2024
Indian vulture flying

Vulture Decline in India Has Caused Half a Million Human Deaths

In recent decades, the vulture population in India has...
July 25, 2024
Barbour (above) and Saku.

3,900Km Quebec-Labrador Journey Ends Successfully

After 13 months and 3,900km, Justin Barbour has finished...
July 25, 2024
The Salty Sappers crew.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for July

Since our last ocean rowing roundup, all but one...
July 25, 2024
A climber's boots in front, other climbers, the Karakoram glaicers below and Chogolisa in background compose this image shot near Camp 2 on K2.

Cautious Progress on K2 and Broad Peak

Summit pushes on K2 and Broad Peak have cautiously...
July 25, 2024
a broken surfboard, chomped in two by a shark

Surfer’s Severed Leg Washes Ashore After Shark Attack

BY COOPER GEGAN The severed leg of surfer Kai McKenzie...
July 24, 2024

The Best Rain Jackets of 2024

If you spend enough time outdoors, getting caught in...
July 24, 2024
the chalk horse figure from above

Britain’s Ancient Chalk Horse Gets a Facelift

Archaeologists have been restoring the UK's oldest chalk figure,...
July 24, 2024
K2 in the sun, very dry.

K2 Climbers Prep for Weekend Summit Push

Over a hundred climbers have been biting their nails...
July 24, 2024
yellowstone explosion and aftermath

Watch: Giant Hydrothermal Explosion Shuts Down Part of Yellowstone National Park

BY RACHELLE SCHRUTE A massive explosion near Old Faithful has...
July 23, 2024
The MSR Dragonfly, Jetboil, and Pocket Rocket Deluxe are set up on a gravel bar by a river.

The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024

While you may be able to get by with...
July 23, 2024
Gasherbrum II with wind clouds over its pyramidal summit.

Speed Climb of Gasherbrum II Falls Short of FKT; Tensions Mount on Broad Peak

As Gasherbrum II summiters return to Base Camp, they...
July 23, 2024
Simon Carrier and Maxime Geoffroy pack their kayaks on the Mackenzie River.

Northwest Passage Kayakers Set Off After Wild Road Trip

It's been a bumpy start, but Canadians Simon Carrier...
July 23, 2024
The lower part of K2 as seen from Base Camp, with clouds covering the ski and the mountain.

Mummified Body Found on K2 Identified

The mountains take lives, and eventually, they return the...
July 23, 2024
Jupiter showing its Great Red Spot

The Uncertain History of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

The Great Red Spot appears on nearly all images...
July 23, 2024
Climbers on a snow slope in the shade, the opposite peak in the sun behind them.

More Gasherbrum II Summits and a Final Attempt on Broad Peak

Several oxygen-assisted climbers summited Gasherbrum II yesterday and today....
July 22, 2024
stony arctic shoreline

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
July 22, 2024