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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Winter Climbs 2015: Russians Depart Nanga Parbat, Daniele Preps For Summit Bid
There is more news to report from Nanga Parbat today, as the Russian squad that has been climbing the mountain has pulled the plug on their expedition. Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Riding Light
The speed of light is about 186,000 miles per second. That seems incredibly fast, and when compared to our day-to-day reference points, it definitely is. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Visit to Cameroon, Africa
When one thinks about traveling in Africa, places like Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa are usually what comes to mind. But the continent has so much more to... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: Teams in Camp 2 on Diamir Face
The weather has relented some on Nanga Parbat, allowing the teams on the Diamir Face to move up at last. While high winds and heavy snow had been keeping them i... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Shackleton and Scott Antarctic Huts Saved From Ruin
Three small huts used by Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott as part of their Antarctic expeditions have been saved from destruction thanks to a major... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Our True Significance
This breathtaking video was shot by Wilderness Media in Italy, France, Scotland, and England and compiles some of the most outstanding timeless imagery you'll... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Go Cuba!
With the recent thawing of relations between the United States and Cuba there is a lot of excitement from U.S. travelers to get the opportunity to visit the... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Vibrant TV Delivers Compelling Content for Adventure Travelers
Good, quality travel content with a focus on adventure is not always easy to come by. Most broadcast networks and cable channels eschew the adventure scene in... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Sled Dogs - More Than Meets the Eye
This video comes our way courtesy of our friends at National Geographic. It was filmed in West Yellowstone, Montana, were sled dog mushers compete each year in... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
The End of Budget Climbing in Nepal?
Over the past year it has become increasingly evident that the government in Nepal has been making decisions that are going to have a long term impact on the... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2015: Summit Bid Over on Nanga Parbat
The summit bid for the Russian team of Nickolay Totmjanin, Valery Shamalo, Serguey Kondrashkin and Victor Koval is over on Nanga Parbat. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Downmall 2015 - Holding a Mountain Bike Competition in a Shopping Mall
Ever wonder what it would be like to hold a mountain biking competition in a shopping mall? Shoppers in one such mall in Berlin got to witness it first hand... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Promo for the Tromso Sky Race in Norway
This video was shot as a promo for the Tromso Skyrace, a series of trail runs that will be held in the Tromso, Norway region this summer. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Across Asia on a Motorbike
This video will either quench your wanderlust or feed it. It comes our way from filmmaker/traveler Joshua Rapperport who traveled 4800 km (2980 miles) across... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Will Gadd Makes First Ascent of Niagara Falls
Last week, acclaimed climber Will Gadd, along with Sarah Hueniken, made a daring first ascent of Niagara Falls, the massive waterfall that sits on the border... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Kickstarter Project: The Long Way to Everest
I generally get several emails a day from someone asking me to help promote their crowdfunding project. Most of them are of little interest to me, or those who... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Autumn in the Dolomites
Italy's Dolomite Mountains always strike a dramatic, imposing figure. These strikingly beautiful peaks are amongst the most beautiful in the world, and this... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: EpicTV Presents the Best Climbs of 2014
2014 may be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still look back and reflect on some of the best accomplishments of the year that has passed. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Wingsuit Flight Over the Great Pyramids of Egypt
We have been overdue for a good wingsuit video, and this one arrives just in time. It features Cedric Dumont sailing above one of the greatest monuments ever... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 OUTDOORS -
Outside Shares Their Favorite Gear of Winter Outdoor Retailer Too
Last week I posted a link to the Gear Junkie's coverage of the Winter Outdoor Retailer gear show, in which he shared his favorite new gear that will be making... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 OUTDOORS