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Piolet d’Or Winners On Risk Management

Climbing is dangerous almost by definition, but an elusive...
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‘The Blob’ to Blame for Mysterious Mass Die-Off of Seabirds

From the summer of 2015 to the spring of...
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Caver Rescued After Four Days, Will ‘Never Enter a Cave Again’

An injured cave explorer was successfully pulled into daylight...
Mount Vinson from the northwest.

December 18, 1966: The First Ascent of Mount Vinson

Today is the 58th anniversary of the first ascent...
Starting day in La Gomera.

Ocean Rowing Roundup for December

Since our last roundup, two events have begun in...
Dust storm in the Taklimakan Desert.

Great Green Wall of China Completed Through the ‘Sea of Death’

China has finished building a 3,046km green wall through...
A realistic illustration of a red star.

Astronomers Pinpoint Origin of Mysterious Radio Signals

It came from outer space. That was nothing special:...
A helicopter in front of Everest summit.

Will Flights Around Everest be Banned in 2025? Not Likely

Sagarmatha National Park authorities have declared war on the...
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Trail Runner Tina Lewis Arrested in India for Traveling With an InReach Device

BY JUSTIN MOCK “Detained at [a] police station most of...
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Alice Morrison to Trek Across Saudi Arabia

On Jan. 1, 2025, adventurer, writer, and BBC presenter...
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Woolly Mammoths Were the Favorite Meal Choice of Ancient Americans

Back in 1968, archaeologists discovered the remains of an...
The climbers pose with light shirts in a sunny day by a lodge.

Winter Officially Begins in Five Days, Himalayan Teams Ready

Alex Txikon's group summited Ama Dablam this weekend and...
galaxy from space

Astronaut Shares Stunning Photos from ISS

NASA astronaut Don Pettit's hobby is astrophotography and his...
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Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
Dighton Rock

Exploration Mysteries: Dighton Rock

Petroglyphs are hard puzzles to decipher. Despite a wealth...
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Not Even 200Km of Forest Could Keep These Tigers Apart

Two Amur tigers, separated by almost 200km of Russian...
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Weekend Warm-Up: Alex Honnold Discusses Fear with Psychologist

Two years after Alex Honnold famously free-soloed El Cap,...
science equipment in a clean room

Satellite Gives Ultra-Detailed Glimpse of Sea Floor

You've heard the well-worn saying — that we know...
A group of people greets from a stage.

The Piolets d’Or: Food for Thought

The Piolets d'Or ceremony, held last Tuesday in San...
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Antarctica 2024-25: Clear Skies Are Cause for Celebration

Sunny weather has most skiers celebrating easy navigation and...
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Missing Kayaker Who Faked His Own Death Turns Himself In

The missing kayaker who faked his own death and...
A climber on a ledge in the shade, Patagonian spires in background.

First Patagonia Climbs of the Season

Patagonia climbing peaks in January, but locals and some...
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One Humpback Whale’s Incredible 13,000Km Journey

Humpback whales live in all the world's oceans, from...
Kenro Nakajima (left) and Kazuya Hiraide.

Mountaineers and Adventurers We Lost in 2024

Today, ExplorersWeb would like to remember the mountaineers and...