World firsts are meaningless, personal firsts are profound

When Robert Falcon Scott and his party reached the South Pole a month after Amundsen, they had man-hauled the entire way without an internet connection. Perhaps that's why they all looked so cheerful when they got there. (Photo: Henry Bowers)

Some people think adventure is dead because most of the world has now been explored, and there aren't many genuine firsts in exploration still remaining. But is this true, or is it just the meaning of adventure that needs to be redefined? Continue reading →
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Published on September 18, 2013 08:08
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