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Michael Tsoukias, Greek Mountaineering Icon and Trekking Hellas Founder, Dies of COVID-19

Michael Tsoukias, Greek Mountaineering Icon and Trekking Hellas Founder, Dies of COVID-19

The leader of the first Greek mountaineering expedition to the Himalaya, passed away at the Sotiria general hospital in Athens on March 24. He was 65 years old.

Centimeters from Death: Mike Horn on Crossing the North Pole

Centimeters from Death: Mike Horn on Crossing the North Pole

Fighting through total arctic darkness and running dangerously low on food, Mike Horn and Børge Ousland complete their unsupported journey across the polar ocean.

The Journey of Sajid Chougle: Skydiver, BASE Jumper, and Wingsuit Flyer

The Journey of Sajid Chougle: Skydiver, BASE Jumper, and Wingsuit Flyer

From working in telecommunications to jumping out of planes, Sajid recounts his wild journey of chasing his dreams, and what got him there.

In Pursuit of Answers in the Himalaya

In Pursuit of Answers in the Himalaya

Why I abandoned a top-notch Ph.D. program for thru-hiking in Nepal to reengineer myself and set a new personal trajectory.

Sam Hardy's Angle of Attack

Sam Hardy's Angle of Attack

At 140 MPH and just feet off the ground, every flight that professional wingsuit pilot Sam Hardy takes requires a deep connection with nature and ultimate trust in his jumping partner.

The Kindness of Strangers with Naresh Kumar

The Kindness of Strangers with Naresh Kumar

Propelled by the kindness of strangers on his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses continents to raise awareness of human trafficking.

A Trail of Ice and Fire with Ray Zahab

A Trail of Ice and Fire with Ray Zahab

Ray Zahab seeks out vast areas of remote wilderness around the globe to explore human interconnectedness and empower students with experience-based learning.