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• Triumph and Tragedy on K2 as First Winter Ascent is Achieved

  

  The last great mountaineering challenge has been achieved. Late in the afternoon local time today in Pakistan, a team of Nepali climbers reached the summit of... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2021 OUTDOORS

• Greenland Set to Have World’s First Sustainable Capital

  

  Nuuk, the world's most northernmost capital may not ring a bell for most people. It garnered the attention of moviegoers in 2013 as it featured in the Ben... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2021 OUTDOORS

• Merrell MQM Flex 2 Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoe Review

  

  If your New Year Resolution for 2021 included take up trail running, you'll definitely want to invest in a good pair of shoes. And while there are plenty of... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2021 OUTDOORS

• Looking for an Adventure Fix? Follow the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge!

  

  Let's face it, the past 10+ months have been difficult ones for those of us who enjoy taking part in-or following-a big adventure. Thanks to the ongoing COVID-1... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2021 OUTDOORS

• Winter Expeditions Make Steady Progress on K2

  

  The winter climbing season on K2 has only just gotten underway, but already the teams on the mountain are making steady progress. Most of the climbers arrived i... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2021 OUTDOORS

• The Coronavirus Has Spread All the Way to Antarctica

  

  It was about one year ago at this time that we first started hearing rumors of a strange new virus that was spreading across parts of China. News reports... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• The Winter K2 Expeditions Have Turned the Mountain into a Circus

  

  For most serious high-altitude mountaineers, the first ascent of K2 in winter is the last great feat that has yet to be accomplished. The world's second... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• Returning Elephants Have Stunning Impact on Africa’s Virunga National Park

  

  It has been widely document over the past 30 years how the reintroduction of wolves had a positive impact on Yellowstone National Park. Those predators brought... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• Mt. Everest Just Got a Little Bit Taller

  

  The tallest mountain on the planet just got a little bit taller. Or shorter, depending on who you believe. Yesterday, Nepal and China jointly released the... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• Generark HomePower One Portable Power Station and Solar Panel Review

  

  For more than a decade, the team at Goal Zero has been leading the pack for portable power stations built for use in the outdoors. Their products not only... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• Nirmal Purja to Attempt K2 in Winter

  

  2020 has been a difficult year for mountaineers. With the Himalaya and Karakoram almost completely shutdown, there have been only a handful of expeditions to... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2020 OUTDOORS

• Last Surviving Member of 1953 Everest Expedition Passes Away

  

  The mountaineering community marked the passing of an era late last week. On Friday, November 20 pioneering adventure and travel writer Jan Morris passed away a... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• Make a Virtual Kilimanjaro Climb to Support Tanzanian Porters

  

  By now, we all know that the coronavirus has had a profound and lasting impact on the world around us. Since the pandemic spread to a global level back in March... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• Nepal’s ‘Road to Everest’ Isn’t What You Think

  

  When the news broke last week that Nepal was building a road to Mt. Everest, trekkers and climbers were understandably concerned. After all, the pristine... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• South Georgia Island Under Threat From “World’s Largest Iceberg”

  

  The British Overseas territory of South Georgia Island has always held a special place in the hearts of adventurers and history buffs. Located deep in the... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• COVID-19 Is Killing Elephants in Southeast Asia

  

  Ok, so maybe the title is admittedly clickbait, but you're here now, and this is important. Please keep reading to see how the COVID crisis is leading to a grea... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• Gear Review: Arc’Teryx Alpha SV Jacket with Gore-Tex Pro

  

  When it comes to making high-quality outdoor gear for use on our adventures, Arc'teryx has always been at the top of the list in terms of fit, function, and... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• Mt. Kilimanjaro is at the Epicenter of Climate Change

  For decades trekking to the lofty summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro has been one of the top bucket-list items for any serious adventure traveler. As Africa's highest... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2020 OUTDOORS

• Ongoing Pandemic Cancels Aconcagua Climbing Season

  2020 has been an especially long and difficult year for mountaineers and adventure travelers the world over. When the pandemic spread across the globe back in... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2020 OUTDOORS

• Climber Sues Guide Over Failed Everest Expedition

  

  One of the best guiding companies on Everest has found itself at the center of a lawsuit that could have lasting consequences for the mountaineering world.... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2020 OUTDOORS