High above the clouds near Åndalsnes in Norway, a shadow runs across a rocky, knife-edge ridge. To either side are drops of hundreds of metres — the slightest slip or trip would probably be fatal.
At first, we see only a flickering shadow, then…

Extreme ridge-running: the sport’s new zenith — or a risky, Instagram-fuelled craze?

Most contemporary adventure fans may not recognize the name of Aleister Crowley, but the self-styled Wickedest Man in the World was also arguably the best climber for a while. Then this mercurial man gave into his more peculiar leanings and strove to…

Legends Series: Aleister Crowley

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Ash Routen interviews British mountaineer and explorer Simon Yates...
Thirty-five years after first extending his reach beyond the well-trodden European Alps, Simon Yates continues to pursue his passion for exploratory climbing. Belying his…

Simon Yates - Beyond the Margins Interview

Still going crazy under lockdown? In our fourth installment of this popular streaming series, we have collected another 100 films, both classic and contemporary, with subjects ranging from bouldering to backpacking, Himalayan summits to arctic…

100 Adventure Films to Stream for Free, Part IV

From mountain biking to kayak expeditions, from Himalayan summits to arctic dogsledding, this collection of 100 films, both classic and contemporary, offers something for everyone.
Never Die Easy: At 76 years old, Dag is a living legend. Existing…

100 Adventure Films to Stream for Free, Part III

Here at ExWeb, when we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the wider interweb. Sometimes we’re a little too plugged in, and browsing interesting stories turns from minutes into hours. To nourish your own adventure…

ExWeb’s Links of the Week

This last week, a trio of British women — Wendy Searle, Jenny Davis and Mollie Hughes — reached the South Pole within days of each other. Searle and Davis were in a foot race for the women’s speed record from Hercules Inlet, and Hughes sought the…

Antarctica: Two British Soloists Were Resupplied

Over the last 12 months, ExplorersWeb has documented incredible adventures in climbing, cycling, running, walking, skiing and anything involving force of will and dedication to a dream in the outdoors. As this year comes to a close, we present our…

Top 10 Expeditions of 2019: #1: Arctic Ocean Epic

Almost a week after stepping off the Arctic Ocean, Borge Ousland and Mike Horn are still unwinding after their ordeal, as they wait for the Lance to free itself from the frozen ocean.
As the weary duo approached the ship last week, they were reduced…

Ousland: “My Greatest Achievement”

Despite poor ice, Borge Ousland and Mike Horn are continuing their final dash toward Svalbard.
“Borge and Mike have done extremely well in the last days, exceeding our wildest hopes,” said Lars Ebbesen. “They have increased their ski hours a few days…

Ousland and Horn Dig Deep, 150Km to Finish

Seventy-six days into their momentous journey, Borge Ousland and Mike Horn continue to struggle forward. A report earlier today that they are waiting for evacuation because of poor sea ice turned out not to be true, according to Lars Ebbesen, a…

Ousland and Horn Struggle with Fatigue, Thin Ice

Since Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE) opened up Antarctica over 30 years ago, the Great White Queen has become a playground for climbers, snow kiters, marathon runners, manhaulers, skydivers and BASE jumpers. Expeditions down south are…

ALE: Behind the Scenes of a Hercules Inlet Sled Trip

Most of us know that beyond Antarctica’s 40-odd scattered research stations, the continent is pristine wilderness. But what varieties of experience can the adventurous traveler enjoy?
The continent’s primary logistics provider — Antarctic Logistics &…