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Karakorum clears out - Both the K2 and the Broad Peak teams are on their way home. It has been a summit-less winter in the Karakorum, but both teams are returning fully intact with their lives - the greatest reward of all. Gia Tortladze spoke with ExplorersWeb about his premature departure from the Netia K2 winter climb and holds nothing back about his feelings towards the expedition. The doctor is in - This past week saw the launch of BaseCampMD.com, the official website for Everest's first base camp clinic. You can read updates about preparations, find out about high altitude medicince, and even ask the Doc questions. Ocean Rowing update - Andrew keeps chugging along, he has finally caught up this past week after almost two months of being pushed back towards South America in his quest for a solo Pacific Ocean row. One ocean over Simon Chalk, who is rowing the Indian Ocean has had some rough going as well, including a capsize this past week. Solo dive at the North Pole - Brrr. . . This spring Australian photographer and diver Marcus Fillinger will attempt a solo and unassisted dive at the North Pole. Read more about these stories on ExplorersWeb.com... |
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