Dec 5, 2018
Why Eric Larsen Is Skiing to the South Pole Alone
The renowned polar explorer is on a solo, unassisted, and unsupported South Pole speed record attempt
Antarctica
Nov 19, 2018
The Documentaries We're Most Excited About This Winter
Prepare for lots of screaming (most of it from Adam Ondra)
Nov 19, 2018
Six North Face Climbers in Antarctica
The North Face sent six of its climbers to the Wolf’s Jaw massif in the Queen Maud Land territory in search of first ascents
Nov 14, 2018
How to Fuel for a Solo, Unassisted Antarctic Crossing
Colin O’Brady thinks it’s possible—but just barely—to haul enough calories to traverse the continent. Here’s how.
Jul 17, 2018
Another Voyage for Madmen (And, This Time, One Woman)
The first Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop, around-the-world sailing event held in 1968, was a mixture of triumph, tragedy, and madness—all chronicled in a classic bestselling book and recent BBC movie. Fifty years later, 17 sailors are once again setting out for the most ambitious—and loneliest—regatta on the planet.
Mar 8, 2018
Was Captain Robert F. Scott Sabotaged in Antarctica?
A new study has reignited the contentious debate about what led to the explorer's demise in 1912
Feb 20, 2018
Before Henry Worsley, There Was Børge Ousland
David Grann’s New Yorker story about a doomed Antarctic adventurer was a spellbinding read. But as he—and Outside—seem to forget, other people had already done what Worsley was trying to pull off.
Jan 24, 2018
When Teens Just…Snuck onto Antarctic Expeditions
The true story of one Antarctica-bound boat and several unexpected crew members
Oct 20, 2017
Ben Saunders on His Hardest Mission Yet
We caught up with the British explorer ahead of his attempt to cross a 1,000-mile swath of Antarctica hauling 300 pounds of gear—completely unassisted
Sep 15, 2017
The Polar Expedition That Went Berserk
When Antarctica hits you with the worst storm in decades, sinks your boat, and drowns your crew, there’s only one way to react: get another ship and go back for more
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