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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Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush
While other free soloists—rock climbers who shun ropes and other safety gear—have parlayed their artform into major sponsorships
One Million Acres Donated for Creation of National Parks in Patagonia
Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face, and his wife Kristine spent roughly 25 years buying up pieces of land
The TomTom Adventurer: A Watch That Saved My Life
Good gear can keep you alive in the mountains. I always carry a probe, a shovel, and an avalanche transceiver,
Klaudia Bulgakow: Profile of a Top Female Paragliding Pilot
Klaudia Bulgakow, currently the world’s third best female paraglider, tells us the story of her life as a pro
32 Days Alone: Silvia Vidal’s Patagonia Big Wall
This is a tale of isolation, patience, grit, happiness, pleasure, and uncertainty. It usually takes Silvia Vidal half a year
The Incredible Story of Mira Rai—Adventurer of the Year 2017
Mira Rai was born in eastern Nepal, where she joined the Maoist Army at the age of 14, before stumbling
Following the Ganges - Source to Sea
A group of explorers follow the holy waters of the Ganga from source to sea - documenting the river and
The Longest Race
Nine months of offshore sailing - over 38,000 nautical miles around the world. For the first time in a
Five (of the many) Icy Adventures to be Had in Antarctica
If you happen to find yourself on the harshest, most inhospitable, driest, coldest, and windiest continent on Earth, here are
21 Marine Sanctuaries That Are a Step in the Right Direction
Sea Shepherd Founder Captain Paul Watson lists 21 marine sanctuaries in the world that have been promised protection by world
What Can I Do For International Whale Shark Day?
On International Whale Shark Day, find out how you can protect the gentle giants of the ocean. Sharks are one
How to Drive a Mercedes-Benz Unimog
Behind the wheel of Mercedes-Benz’s legendary all-wheel-drive off-road expedition trucks in Germany’s Black Forest, PLUS a fireside chat
