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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Video: Beautiful Scotland
Ever wonder what Scotland has to offer visitors? Then wonder no more. This short, three-minute clip serves as a lovely introduction to a country that has... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: One Extreme Athlete, Five Extreme Activities, One Hour
Only in New Zealand is it possible to cram five extreme activities into a single hour. In the video below, we watch as outdoor athlete Chuck Berry (I'm not... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2014: Ueli Steck Joins Double8 Team on Shishapangma
While a host of new arrivals continue to get Base Camps across the Himalaya, a few teams have wrapped up their acclimatization rotations, and are about to launc... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Smart Gear for Travel from Outside Magazine
Outside magazine has yet another good list of gear for us today, this time presenting the smartest gear for travelers. The list includes some large,... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Above Sea Level (Climbing Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro)
Here's a fun and creative video that follows two climbers as they go up both Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro in Africa. The men carried a GoPro camera with them on... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Across a Peninsula in 4K
Shot in Jutland in western Denmark, this video features an amazing set of timelapse images that were captured over a period of about seven months. Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mammut Lights Up the Matterhorn to Celebrate 150 Years of Climbing
2015 will mark the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, a mountain that is iconic both in physical profile, and stature in the mountaineerin... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2014: Teams on the Move
It was a fairly active weekend in the Himalaya, where the commercial teams continue to acclimatize in preparation for eventual summit bids. Read more
Posted on 22 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand
Ever wonder why New Zealand is sometimes referred to as the "Adventure Capital of the World?" Then look no further than this beautiful short video shot in, and... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: BASE Jumper Completes 49 Jumps in 19 Days
BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot Ian McIntosh traveled to France and Switzerland recently, where he was able to complete an astounding 49 jumps in just 19 days. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Archeologists Uncover "Huge" Structure in Israel That Predates the Pyramids
Archaeology fascinates me. I love the fact that we're still uncovering hidden things from our past, and learning about early civilizations. That's why this stor... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Olympia EX550 Headlamp
One of the most difficult categories to break into in the outdoor gear space has to be the headlamp segment. There are literally hundreds of different lamps to... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2014: Double8 Team Back in BC, No Summit on Shishapangma Yet
I wanted to post a quick update from the Himalaya today on the Doube8 expedition. The team, which consists of Benedikt Böhm, Sebastian Haag, and Andrea Zambaldi... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Nature and the Aurora Borealis in Finland
Last week, the Earth experienced some of the most intense solar activity that we've seen in recent memory. Solar flares from our sun buffeted the planet, causin... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Teaser for unReal - A New Mountain Biking Film
Our friends over at Teton Gravity Research have released a teaser video for a new mountain biking film called unReal that is scheduled to be released next... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Jens Voigt Rides Off Into the Sunset by Attempting to Break Cycling's Hour Record
With the end of the 2014 pro cycling season nearly upon us, one of the sport's most beloved stars is about to say goodbye. But just as he was throughout his... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
National Geographic Announces "Expedition Granted" Finalists
Way back in June, I posted about National Geographic's Expedition Granted, a program that asked us – the general public – to submit our best ideas for... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Twofold Nature - Timelapse From Abruzzo, Italy
This incredibly beautiful timelapse video was shot in Abruzzo, Italy over a period of about a year. It took more than 50,000 photos to put it together, but the... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Double8 Expedition Begins Final Preparation on Shishapangma
Earlier today I posted an update on the progress of teams in the Himalaya, including the Double8 squad who hope to summit two 8000-meter peaks in a seven day... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Powering the Reel Rock Tour with Goal Zero
Keeping your electronic gear powered up while you're in the field is always a challenge, especially if you're shooting some of the fantastic adventure films tha... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 OUTDOORS