Aug 17, 2018
'Lands of Lost Borders' Gives Us a Better Marco Polo
Lands of Lost Borders author Kate Harris is a modern day explorer. This is what she has to say.
Eva Holland
Published
Jun 1, 2018
The Best Summer Books
The best compliment I can give a nonfiction writer is that they make me care deeply about an obscure topic I would otherwise never have been interested in.
Mar 22, 2018
'The Terror' Is a Gory Take on an Arctic Mystery
'The Terror' uses the supernatural to fill the blanks in the story of history's most infamous Arctic expedition.
Mar 8, 2018
Was Captain Robert F. Scott Sabotaged in Antarctica?
A new academic article suggests that Scott's chances of success, and of survival, may have been undermined by one of his own men.
Mar 2, 2018
The Cold, Hard Reality of Racing the Yukon Arctic Ultra
Roberto Zanda left the Carmacks checkpoint of the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra just before noon on February 6.
Feb 14, 2018
The Best Winter Boots for Women
This winter, I researched and field tested a half-dozen of the best boot options on the market.
Feb 13, 2018
Get Schooled in the No-Nonsense Art of Survival
Before she climbed onto her snowmobile and drove away, leaving us to the ice, Sarah McNair-Landry had a few parting words. "Don't burn the tent down," she said, hugging each of us hard. "Don't lose...
Dec 19, 2017
Did Climate Change Kill a Polar Bear?
Probably not this time. Eva Holland looks at how a disturbing wildlife image went viral—generating anguish, anger, and confusion about the undeniably warming Arctic.
Aug 4, 2017
Mount Marathon Is the Toughest 5K on the Planet
The lights in the Seward High School gymnasium were dimmed so the dozens of people scattered across the bleachers and the shining hardwood floor could clearly see the images being projected on a...
Mar 21, 2017
The Wildest Party on Earth
The wildest rock-climbing event in the world happens annually in the Ozarks of Arkansas, in a u-shaped canyon with enough routes for 24 straight hours of nonstop ascents. They call it Horseshoe Hell...
Jun 30, 2016
It's the Dawn of the Female Adventure Memoir
Adventure narratives written by women are finally getting their due—and Blair Braverman’s 'Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube' is a new classic.
Jul 24, 2013
What Are the World's Best Volcano Hikes?
I want to hike up a live— or at least dormant—volcano. Where can I go without getting scorched?
Jul 18, 2013
What Are the Best Marathons for Travelers?
I don’t want to run just any old urban marathon: I'm looking for a destination race that will let me combine an incredible trip with my athletic endeavors. Any ideas?
Jul 17, 2013
Where's the Best Cheap Bike Touring in Europe?
I want to do some serious bike touring on the continent, but without paying top Euro. What are the best bets for affordable routes?
Jul 11, 2013
What Do I Need to Know About Traveling in Wildfire Country?
I’m thinking about doing a road trip and some backpacking out west this summer, but I’ve heard a lot about the wildfires burning from California to Alaska. What do I need to know about traveling...
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