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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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Adaptive Ocean Rower Complete Pacific Crossing
Ocean rowers Tara Remington and Angela Madsen wrapped up an impressive crossing of the Pacific Ocean a few days back, completing a 4000 km (2485 mile) journey... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Tour De France 2014: Nibali Leaves No Doubt!
The toughest day in the Pyrenees has had a major impact on the General Classification of the 2014 Tour de France, but at the end of the day, the overall leader... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Where in the World Are You - Quest #11
Our friend Richard Bangs is back this week with another "Where in the World Are You" video. Once again, Richard provides clues as to the location that he is... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Pakistan 2014: Success on Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II, Progress on K2
It has been a busy couple of days in the Himalaya and Karakoram of Pakistan, where multiple teams launched summit bids on several mountains across the region. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Nobody's River Trailer
Last year, a team of female paddlers set out to explore the Amur, a remote river located in Russia and Mongolia. It took them two months to complete that... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Ever Wonder What a $20,000 Bike Looks Like?
With the Tour de France in its final stages, and the riders turning towards Paris at last, I'm sure there are more than a few of us who are climbing aboard are... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Tour De France 2014: Hard Riding in the Pyrenees
With the 2014 Tour de France all but decided, fans of the race are hanging on to see who will claim major stage victories, and stake claim to all of the... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Reminder: National Geographic Seeking Adventurers and Explorers for "Expedition...
A month ago I posted that National Geographic was seeking explorers and adventurers for their Expedition Granted program, which will award a $50,000 grant that... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
New Documentary Seeks to Tell the Story of the Women of the Mountains
A new documentary that is seeking funding via Kickstarter is looking to tell the story of six women, all of whom are drawn to the mountains. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Tour De France 2014: Pyrenees Showdown as Push to Paris Begins
This past weekend, the 2014 Tour de France rode into the Alps, where it became abundantly clear that Vincenzo Nibali is the strongest rider in the peloton, and... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Miracles Around Us
This video was apparently made as a promotional project for Oars, the adventure travel company that specializes in rafting and kayaking expeditions. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Megavalanche Mountain Bike Race Down Alpe d'Huez
The Megavalanche is an insane down-hill mountain bike race that takes place each year on the sloes of Alpe d'Huez, one of the most storied climbs in the... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Walking the Nile Update: Into Egypt
Last week, explorer Levison Wood reached another milestone on his Walking the Nile Expedition when he crossed the border between Sudan and Egypt. Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Pakistan 2014: Summit Push Begins on K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum II
While I was off on a little adventure of my own on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the climbers in Pakistan have been busy preparing for summit bids in the... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Where in the World Are You? - Quest #6
While I'm off on a short adventure of my own, I wanted to share the latest video in Richard Bang's Where in the World Are You? series. This time out, we're off... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Bike Mounted Camera Capture Tour De France Action
Ever wonder what it is like to ride in the Peloton at the Tour de France? Than this video is definitely for you. It shows some harrowing footage on the now... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Off to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The Adventure Blog is on a brief hiatus as I head off to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a little fun and adventure of my own over the next couple of days. Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Postcard From New Zealand's South Island
The South Island of New Zealand is a beautiful destination for adventure travelers looking for an active escape. The video below shows us just how amazing the... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Suunto Introduces Ambit 3, Connected Family of Devices
If you're a technology and gadget nerd like me, you probably already realize that 2014 is shaping up to be the launching of the age of wearable technology. Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 OUTDOORS -
Outside Recaps The Deadliest Season in Everest History
As most of you probably already know, this past climbing season on Everest was the deadliest in the history of Mt. Everest, despite the fact that the South... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 OUTDOORS