Whatâs the use of a fine house if you havenât got a tolerable planet to put it on?
- Henry David Thoreau
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A team of 10 Nepalese climbers including Nirmal "Nims" Purja reached the summit of K2 at approximately 5pm local time, completing one of the last great challenges in mountaineering.
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BASE Jumper and Slackliner Andy Lewis Claims to Have Removed Mysterious Utah Monolith
The monolith that captured international attention and baffled officials has allegedly been removed by âSketchyâ Andy and his team according to his recent Facebook video post.
Sierra Club and Other Organisations Sue Energy Dept. for Failing to Update Climate-Change Causing Energy Standards
Inaction Costs Consumers at Least $22 Billion, Adds 80 Million-Plus Tons of Carbon Pollution
Kieren DâSouza just made a Speed Attempt on Deo Tibba
Indian ultramarathon runner Kieren DâSouza sets another groundbreaking record, completing the speed attempt on the 6001m peak in just 19 hours and 38 minutes.
Char Dham Highway Project: A Reckless Road to Salvation
John Mcphee described the Himalayas as the âcrowning achievement of the Indo-Australian plateâ in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, âAnnals of the Former Worldâ.
Akshay Kumar, Adventure Travel Visionary, Dies at Age 51
India's tourism industry mourns the untimely death of Akshay Kumar, CEO of Mercury Himalayan Explorations and Former President of ATOAI.
Update: The Mauritian Oil Disaster, Dead Dolphins, a Sunk Ship and a Birthday Party
Thousands have protested, and environmentalists have expressed grave concerns, as the area affected by the oil spill from the Japanese vessel, MV Wakashio continues to decline.
An Update: The Mauritian Oil Spill in Pictures
The ship that struck a reef in Mauritius, on July 25th, leaking tons of oil into nearby protected areas, has split apart, with its remaining fuel now spreading into the islandâs turquoise waters.
