What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?
- Henry David Thoreau
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A virtually impossible world record crossing on Antarctica is disavowed by polar legends; but who is right in the final analysis?
Alone Across Antarctica Part 4: Mike Horn’s Race Against Time
Ultra-Adventurer Mike Horn still holds the longest record on Antarctica; does the new world-record traverse measure up?
Dealing With Dietary Restrictions In The Backcountry.
Gluten intolerance, vegan, Halal, nut allergy, dairy-free, Kosher… whatever your dietary restrictions may be, you don’t have to let it hinder your ability to get out and enjoy the backcountry!
One of the Fathers of Modern Exploration, Folco Quilici, Passes at 87
Entire generations around the world were inspired by his documentaries and photos, alas, early this Saturday morning Folco Quilici passed away in Umbria, Italy. .
Alexandra David-NĂ©el: The 19th Century Parisian Anarchist who Explored Tibet
Disguised as a beggar to avoid betrayal, and walking more than 2,000 km in the fierce Himalayan winter, the French orientalist eventually reached the forbidden capital Lhasa on February 23rd, 1924.
Walking the Globe with Louis-Philippe Loncke
Explorers like Mike Horn and Bertrand Piccard are household names.
