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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: A Tale Of Two Atolls
It is no secret that we, as human beings, have had a detrimental effect on the word's oceans. We have polluted them, over fished them, and generally treated the... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Fly Fishing In New Zealand
I'm not much of a fisherman, but this short film was too beautiful not to share. It centers around a trip to New Zealand for fly fishing, which is a graceful ar... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2014: A Wedding In Base Camp
As I write this, teams of climbers are now en route to Everest Base Camp from both sides of the mountain. For the past week or so, we've been following the team... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Polaroid XS100 Action Camera
Judging from marketshare – not to mention mindshare – you would think that the ubiquitous GoPro Hero 3 would be the only option available in the wearable, actio... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: TravelSmith Travel Tips #15 - How To Find A Great Restaurant Anywhere In...
In his latest travel tips video, Richard Bangs answers one of the most important question that travelers face when visiting a foreign land – where to find good... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The World Beyond The World
This three-and-a-half-minute video is as beautiful and mesmerizing as anything that I've seen recently. It features narration based on the words of Robert... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
North Pole 2014: Business As Usual For Arctic Teams
It has been a few days since I shared any updates from the Arctic, mostly because there hasn't been much new to report. The teams headed to the North Pole are... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Skins RY400 Recovery Compression Tights
Over the past year or so, I've become quite a convert for using compression apparel to aid in recovery following a long run. It is not uncommon for me to wear... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Traveling During The Low Season
Anyone who has traveled with any regularity knows the joys of visiting a location during the "low season." This is typically when conditions aren't conducive... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Oldest Living Things In The World
Ever wondered what the oldest living things in the world are? So did the photographers in this video, who have spent the better part of a decade locating, and... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddling The Grand Canyon Of The Stikine
Last summer, a team of kayakers traveled to a remote region of British Columbia to take on the Grand Canyon of the Stikine, a 45-mile stretch of river that has... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Veteran Polar Explores Attempting Circumnavigation Of Greenland This Spring
Two veteran polar explorers have joined forces on what promises to be an incredibly long and touch expedition this spring. Belgian adventurer Dixie Dansercoer... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2014: Cold In The Khumbu
Just a brief update from the Himalaya this morning, as not much has changed since yesterday. The teams are continuing their trek to Everest Base Camp, with a fe... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: First Ascent Of Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen
Here's a real blast from the past for Everest historians. It is a 50 minute documentary produced back in 1978, when the thought of climbing Everest without the... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Discovering Patagonia
Patagonia is beyond a doubt, one of the most beautiful and wild places on the planet. I personally can't get enough of the place, and the video below is a good... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2014: Icefall Route Complete, Sherpas To Camp 2
It was a busy weekend in the Khumbu Valley of Nepal, where the first teams have started to arrive in Everest Base Camp, and the tent city that will be their hom... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Peter Matthiessen, Author of The Snow Leopard Passes Away
This weekend saw the passing of Peter Matthiessen, a writer and environmentalist whose own life could have been, at times, mistaken for fiction. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Wonderment of Joshua Tree In Timelapse
We'll close out the week with another beautiful timelapse video from Joshua Tree. It is short, but definitely sweet. Enjoy the views! The Wonderment of Joshua... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Expedition 1000 Update: Crossing The Atacama Desert By Wind And Pedal Power
British adventurer Dave Cornthwaite has set off on the next stage of his Expedition 1000 project, which consists of 25 separate journeys of 1000 miles (1600... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: TravelSmith Travel Tip #14 - How To Keep Cool In The Heat
Richard Bangs, the father of modern adventure travel, is back once again with more tips to help us stay safe and comfortable on our next trip. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 OUTDOORS