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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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Video: An Enduro Mountain Biking Adventure
One of the things I love about mountain biking is that you can do it just about anywhere. With a good bike, and some decent skills, you can ride some truly... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Team Seagate Wins Expedition Africa Adventure Race
Last week I posted that the Expedition Africa adventure race was set to get underway in South Africa, with 40 teams from 17 countries competing. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Urban Climber Goes To Insane Heights On London's South Ban Tower Crane
Looking for an adrenaline rush without even leaving your chair today? Then check out the video below, but be warned – it isn't for the faint of heart. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Running The Swiss Irontrail Ultra
The Swiss Irontrail is a 201 km (125 mile) trail running event that takes place in the Alps each year. It is an incredibly tough run that features more than... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: TravelSmith Travel Tips #22: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Going into the wilderness unprepared is often the beginning of a disastrous trip. It is always important to carry some essential gear with you, even when you... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Irish Adventurer Cycling From Cape Town to Cairo
Here's a real adventure that I'd truly love to do myself someday. Irish adventurer Derek Cullen has set off on an epic journey by bike across Africa, and he is... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Expedition 1000 Update: Dave Completes 10th Leg of the Project
Over the past few years, one of the more consistent adventures that we have followed has been Dave Cornthwaite's Expedition 1000 project. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: TravelSmith Travel Tips #21: Essential Items for Your Day Pack
Adventure travel expert Richard Bangs is back once again with more tips to help us travel safer and smarter. This time he shares a story about how he learned... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2014: Matt Moniz Summits Second 8000 Meter Peak of the Season
You'll have to forgive me for all of the updates from the Himalaya today. After the long weekend here in the states, there has been a lot to catch up on, and I... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2014: An Update on Cleo Weidlich
There as been a lot of reports, both on this blog and elsewhere, about American climber Cel Weidlich's attempt to summit Lhotse this spring without permission... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2014: Success on the Big Hill at Last!
Due to the holiday here in the U.S. yesterday, this report on activity in the Himalaya is a bit delayed, but I wanted to update everyone on what has been... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Footrace Across the USA Announced
Are you a runner looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy running long distances? Then you'll definitely want to consider the newly announced Race Across the... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climber Records Attempt To Escape Crevasse
Last week I mentioned that American climber and climate scientist John All had fallen into a 70-foot (21 meter) crevasse on Mt. Himlung, and had received... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddling Adventures on a Remote River in Chile
Here's a beautiful video that was shot by a team of kayakers who traveled to Chile to paddle the very remote Rio Bravo river there. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Amazing Kazakhstan in Timelapse
Kazakhstan isn't usually the first place you think of when you consider an adventure, but maybe it should be. The country is remote, wild, and seldom visited... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Nepal Opens 104 More Peaks for Climbing
Just as the Himalayan busy spring climbing season is about to wind down for another year, Nepal has announce that it is opening 104 new mountains in a bid to... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Expedition Africa Adventure Race Gets Underway This Weekend!
Fans of adventure racing will have an exciting event to follow starting this weekend, as the 2014 Expedition Africa race gets underway in South Africa. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2014: Tragedy on Kangchenjunga, More Summit Attempts
As the Himalayan climbing season begins to wind down, we have the sad news of the loss of more climbers, amidst reports of summit bids that are about to... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: GoPro Captures UCI Downhill Mountain Biking Run
Recently, the UCI (Union Cycliste International) held its World Cup Downhill championship in Cairns, Australia. In that race, Josh Bryceland placed second, whil... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 OUTDOORS -
American Kayakers Paddling Volga River Source-to-Sea
Here's an expedition that has been underway for awhile already, but had slipped under the radar a bit. Americans West Hansen and Jeff Wueste are kayaking the... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2014 OUTDOORS