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Climbers sitting in a big tent around a table.

Annapurna Summit Push, Eight Without O2

Climbers are on their way to the summit on...
art work of ancient fossil underwater

The World’s Oldest Octopus Isn’t an Octopus At All

The discovery that the oldest octopus fossil was not...
Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti standing next to his bike at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point in Africa

Cyclist Completes 17,000Km North-to-South Africa Journey

Swiss cyclist Adrien Liechti has completed a 17,280km cycle...
Laura Pineau and Elsa Ponzo after completing their 100 routes.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
a man on the rigging of a small boat

Weekend Warm-Up: The Voyage of the Sarimanok

In 1986, Robert Hobman set out in a small...
A climber with no O2 system on a steep slope on Everest.

Everest Runners and No-O2 Climbers Reach Nepal

A significant number of climbers are planning to attempt...
man standing on sea ice at the north pole

Arctic Round-Up: Crevasse Death in Svalbard, Bear Scare in Nunavut

The Arctic expedition season continues to deliver a mix...
A climber stands on a snowy summit with a rocky peak in front of him, carrying skis and ice-axes on his backpack.

First Winter Traverse of California’s Highest Peaks

The Norman's 13 is a traverse of all 13...
A climber clipped to afized rope descends on a slippery slope of scree covered with some fresh snow.

Climbers Abandon Ama Dablam for Makalu and Dhaulagiri

The recent storm has forced down all the foreign...
Jim Whittaker.

Jim Whittaker, the First American to Summit Everest, Dies at 97

Another of the 20th century’s greatest mountaineers has left...
Climbers leaving their trails on a pristine snow slope.

Alpine-Style Himalaya: One Aborts; Only the Japanese Remain

For the second time in two years, bad conditions...
Black-tailed rattlesnake.

New Research Debunks Old Myth: Baby Rattlesnakes Don’t Deliver Deadlier Bites

For decades, hikers have heard that baby rattlesnakes are...
A climber by a small tent, Everest and Lhotse in background.

First Climbers Arrive at Everest, While One Man Cycles There on a Vintage Bike

While high winds delay the work of the Icefall...
woman cooking in front of tent

Two Recipes for High-Calorie Expedition Dinners

Expedition dinners need to balance taste and calories with...
A helicopter among the clouds covering Everest flanks, carries a climber hanging at the end of a cable.

Everest Guides React to ‘Poisoning’ Headlines

Despite their usual attitude of ignoring controversy, at least...
Two sherpa climbers fix ropes on a steep ramp as the snow falls in the night.

First Ama Dablam Summits

The first summits of the season have come from...
Annapurna base camp lit up in the night under a full moon.

Annapurna Climbers Are Ready for the Summit, But the Weather Is Not

Teams on Annapurna have completed their second and final...
three young guys arm in arm in the woods

Paddling 8,000Km Coast to Coast Across Canada

Next week, three young Canadian paddlers will push off...
Black and white photo of Camp Century being constructed.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
A man in a tent drawing a plan.

Weekend Warm-Up: The Legacy Will Steger Built

As Will Steger sets out on another Arctic expedition...
A crack in the ice runs vertically across a frozen Great Slave Lake

Arctic Round-Up: Progress, Retreats, and Route Changes

Since our last roundup, the Arctic expedition season has...
A skier leaves a trace on pristine snow.

Traverses, Solos, and New Routes in the Alps

Jonas Schild and Silvan Schupbach have freed Komplexe Komplexe,...
A helicopter in front of Everest summit.

The Facts Behind the ‘Everest’ Scandal of Poisoned Clients and Fake Rescues

Today, Everest is making headlines around the world with...