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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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Himalaya Fall 2014: Ueli on Shishapangma, Double8 Expedition Set To Begin
The fall 2014 Himalayan climbing season is now in full swing, with most teams either already in Base Camp, or well on their way. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Outside TV Shares Video From the 2013 Brawl on Everest
One of the biggest stories in mountaineering over the past few years has been the brawl that ensued in 2013 when a team of European climbers got into a heated... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Arctic Light on the Land
Shot in Norway, this beautiful video is filled with lovely landscapes and some of the most amazing shots of the Northern Lights that you'll ever see. Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddling in Africa to Save the White Nile
The legendary White Nile River in Uganda is under threat by the construction of a new dam, which could alter the paddling scene, not to mention the... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Running the UTMB with Anton Krupicka
A few weeks back, hundreds of runners lined up to take on the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, a grueling run around Mont Blanc that crosses through France, Italy, an... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Obōz Bridger Mid BDry Boot
While I was at Outdoor Retailer last month, I saw a number of really great looking, lightweight hiking boots. These new shoes promise to provide plenty of... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Reinhold Messner Interviewed on the Eve of His 70th Birthday
German journalist Stefan Nestler, who always does an excellent job of covering the world of mountaineering and other outdoor sports, has interviewed Reinhold... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Words of Wilderness
I'm fortunate enough that while writing this blog I come across some truly beautiful and inspiring videos to share with readers. Of all of the clips that I've... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Where in the World Are You? Quest #78
It has been a few weeks since we've had a new "Where in the World are You?" video from our friend Richard Bangs. He's been busy traveling the globe to places... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Reminder: The Adventure Magazine Radio Show Begins Tonight
Last week I posted a story announcing the launch of a new radio program called The Adventure Magazine with Monroe and Gigi, which will be hosted by my friend... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Why Now is a Good Time to Visit Africa
As some of you probably already know, I have recently taken over the adventure and outdoor travel page at About.com. Over the past month and a half, I've been... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Outside Magazine Shares the Best Gear of Interbike
Interbike is the annual North American gear show for the cycling industry. Each year, hundreds of companies descend on Las Vegas to show off their latest and... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Timelapse of Stars Over Antarctica
As we head off into the weekend, I thought I'd wrap things up with this video. It is a timelapse clip of the Aurora Australis that was shot over the Rothera... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Time in Tibet
This wonderful video provides viewers with a lovely look at the people of Tibet. It features some excellent shots of these hardworking, fiercely independent, an... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Meet the Summit Adventure Team
This video is an introduction to the Summit Adventure Team, a squad of adventure racers from Colombia who are preparing to compete in the Adventure Racing... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Adventurous Couple Paddling to DC to Save Their Favorite Wilderness
Dave and Amy Freeman are quite the inspirational couple. Over the course of their adventures, they have traveled more than 30,000 miles (48,280 km) by canoe,... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2014: More Teams Depart for the Mountains
The 2014 fall climbing season in the Himalaya is starting to pick up steam now. Over the past few weeks, we've seen a number of teams already arrive in... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Golden State in Timelapse
California isn't just sprawling metropolises. It also features some incredibly beautiful scenery as well. This 4-minute video takes us on a visually stunning... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Red Bull District Ride Germany Course Preview
Downhill urban mountain biking feature some of the craziest tracks you'll ever see. Take for instance the one shown in the video below. It is a preview of the... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Double8 Expedition Checks In From Shishapangma Base Camp
If you've been reading my updates from the fall climbing season in the Himalaya, you probably have seen me mention the Double8 expedition on a couple of... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 OUTDOORS