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It seems British adventurer Chaz Powell enjoys making long distance hikes along the paths of long rivers. In 2017, he completed a trek that took him 1600 miles (2575 km) down the Zambezi River, ending at the Indian Ocean. Now, he’s gearing up for another lengthy expedition, this time following the Gambia River instead. ExWeb…
40 days into the Antarctic ski season and we have our first arrival at the South Pole, with a second not far behind. The two men who are attempting solo, unsupported traverses of the Antarctic have now reached a major milestone, but there is still a lot of work to be done before they are…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its annual Arctic Report Card and it doesn’t bode well for our planet. The latest studies indicate that the Arctic Ocean has undergone a startling change over the past 30 years that even climatologists were stunned to discover. According to the NOAA Report Card, the Arctic has…
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With the winter fall climbing season in the Himalaya now behind us and the spring climbing season still a bit far off, you would think there wouldn’t be much news to report from Everest or the other big peaks in Nepal and Tibet. But as it turns out, China has decided to make things interesting…
Last week I was off to take care of some family business and didn’t get the chance to post any updates, but a lot has happened while I was away, particularly down in Antarctica where the expedition season is in full swing at this point. In addition to the skiers we’ve already been following, a…
A couple of weeks back I posted a story about Canada completing a stunning new hiking route that stretches for more than 24,000 km (14,912 miles) across the entire country, while also touching the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. Formerly called the Trans-Canada Trail, and now dubbed The Great Trail, this new route –– which…
Hikers and backpackers looking for the ultimate challenge may want to add Canada’s newly finished Great Trail to their bucket lists. At 24,000 km (14,912 miles) in length, it is now the longest trekking route in the world, stretching across al 13 provinces and looping its way across some of the most spectacular landscapes that…
Despite the fact that the major commercial teams have already headed home a few weeks ago, the fall climbing season in the Himalaya continues to unfold with some top climbers still in the region. The weather throughout Nepal and Tibet remains stable, and although it is starting to get colder there, the true bit of…
Remember the story I shared last week about the “fake rescue” scam that had grown into a significant problem in Nepal? Essentially, trekking companies were working with helicopter operators and hospitals to evacuate clients who weren’t necessarily in need of a rescue. They would then be taken to a medical facility, where doctors would run…
