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British ultra runner Jasmin Paris has just completed a record setting performance in the grueling Montane Spine Race, an event that covers 268 miles (431 km) along the Pennine Way in the U.K. The event is considered to be one of the toughest ultras in the world, requiring competitors to race nonstop along the route … Read more

It’s been awhile since we posted an update on the progress of Ash Dykes, the Welsh adventurer attempting to become the first person tot trek the length of the Yangtze River in China. But earlier this week he reached an important milestone, having now passed the halfway point of the expedition. It hasn’t exactly been … Read more

It has been said that when it comes to climate change, the polar regions of our planet are the canary in the coal mine. In other words, they’re the first to show the signs of impending disaster as rising temperatures start to have an impact on our planet. A new report seems to bear this … Read more

The current shutdown of the U.S. government has had far-reaching consequences across the country and brought lawmakers to a standstill. One of the areas that is deemed nonessential is the National Park system, which remains closed until the ongoing stand-off between the President and Democratic leaders is resolved. That has put a crimp on one … Read more

Way back at the start of December I shared the story of French hiker Roland Banas who was about to embark on an attempt to cross Death Valley on foot, something that had only been done once before. At the time, Banas indicated that he had made a few other attempts at completing the trek, … Read more

The spring climbing season in the Himalaya is still more than two months away and yet we’re already starting to get a glimpse of what we can expect when the climbers start arriving in Kathmandu later this year. But in addition to the teams of alpinists who will descend on major 8000-meter peaks in late-March … Read more

West Hansen is no stranger to long-distance paddling expeditions. In 2012 he kayaked the length of the Amazon River in South America and in 2014 he followed that up with the first descent of the Volga River in Russia too. But now he’s gearing up for what will likely be his most challenging journey yet … Read more

The 2019 winter climbing season continues to ramp up with interesting developments in all of the major expeditions we’re following this year. As usual for any winter mountaineering project the weather dictates the pace, and ultimately the chances of success, but so far all of the teams are optimistic and focused on achieving their goals. … Read more

Over the course of the Antarctic expedition season two of the skiers that we followed closely were American Colin O’Brady and Brit Lou Rudd. As you probably already know, those are the two men who were individually attempting to make the first solo, unsupported, and unassisted traverse of the frozen continent. In late December, both … Read more

Shackleton Ship: While the last of the South Pole skiers are now approaching the finish line there are still some interesting projects taking place in and around the Antarctic. Take for example the Weddell Sea Expedition 2019, which has only now just arrived in the region and embarked on an interesting and ambitious endeavor. Made … Read more