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Famous Shipwreck Found 10,000ft Under the Antarctic Sea

Antarctica’s famous shipwreck, The Endurance, was recently found in the Weddell Sea. At a depth of 10,000 feet below the surface of the polar waters, the wreck is still in pristine condition. The Endurance, guided by Captain Shackleton, sank back in 1915. Shackleton had planned to attempt the first crossing of the White Continent from the Weddell Sea via the […]

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Aunika Skogen | March 11, 2022

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Professional Ski Filmmaker Befriends Puppy on High Alpine Expedition in Peru

In 2013, ski filmmaker Bjarne Salén and professional skier Andreas Fransson embarked upon a journey to the mountains of Peru for an alpine expedition. On their expedition, they made an unexpected friend. Salén wrote in an Instagram post: “This story is really bananas and I’m stoked to share it if you want to listen: In 2013 @andreasfransson99 and I went to Peru […]

SnowBrains | April 20, 2020

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British Climber Conquers World’s Most Remote Peak

Leo Houlding, a 39-year-old British climber, has successfully summited one of the most remote mountain peaks in the world. Leo, alongside his two team members Jean Burgun and Mark Sedon, designed an ambitious plan to, without logistical support, travel to a mountain that only ten people have ever seen. Not only would Leo, the expedition leader, become the third person […]

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Emily Crofton | February 4, 2020

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VIDEO: The Gnarliest Couloir Ever Skied? | 28,000′ Lhotse Couloir

SnowBrains | October 15, 2019

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Mt. Shasta, CA: Climbing Season Wrap Up

This post was written by Jenna Kane of Shasta Mountain Guides on October 3rd, 2019. As the 2019 Mt. Shasta climbing season comes to an end, we at Shasta Mountain Guides are feeling extremely grateful; to our guides for leading safe and successful adventures and our guests for choosing SMG. This year has felt almost utopian for us mountain-lovers. Mt. […]

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SnowBrains | October 5, 2019

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Expedition to Antarctica Hopes to Prove Once and For All That the Earth is Flat

A growing community of theorists who believe the world is actually flat is organizing conventions, cruises, a planned television series, and future expeditions to uncover what they believe are the hidden truths and mysteries of the world, reports Forbes. Related: American to Attempt First Unaided Solo Trek Across Antarctica Flat Earth believer Robbie Davidson is interested in trekking across Antarctica to confirm the flat earth theory […]

SnowBrains | March 19, 2019

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Colin O’Brady Completes First Solo, Unaided, Unsupported Transantarctic Crossing

Colin O’Brady has become the be the first human to complete the first solo, unaided, unsupported crossing of Antarctica. A couple months ago we gave a preview of Colin O’Bradys expedition as he began his attempt to ski and skin his way across the south-most continent. A feat people have attempted for over 100 years, however until today, remained undone. On […]