Piolets d'Or Announces the "Significant Ascents" of 2023
This list of 68 climbs is effectively a "long list" used to select nominees of the prestigious alpine award.
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Zombie Fires Threaten Arctic Land and Climate
Re-emerging fires that survived the winter may contribute to record burning and CO2 emissions.
Denali: The High One
At 6190m (20,310ft) Denali is the highest mountain in North America. Its arctic latitude makes for extreme weather conditions and its remote location in the Alaskan wilderness means that climbing teams must be self-reliant and experienced.
Going in Circles: Freya Hoffmeister and Her Plan to Kayak Around a Continent
Sea kayaker Freya Hoffmeister has made a name for herself by completing successively larger and longer circumnavigations: first Iceland, then
Repeal of Alaska Hunting Restrictions Provokes Outcry Among Environmentalists
The Senate and House have both voted to repeal “predator control” hunting restrictions in Alaska enacted during President Obama’s
Denali National Park - How to Avoid Being Eaten by the Locals
The rules of wildlife etiquette in Denali National Park. When hiking in Denali National Park, it is likely that you