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• Video: 7 Days on Horseback Across Mongolia

  It’s no secret that Mongolia is one of my favorite places on the planet. I had the opportunity to explore that country on horseback a few years ago and loved... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Two British Women Complete Circumnavigation of the Globe on a Tandem Bike in...

  Prior to the pandemic, a pair of British women set off to circumnavigate the globe on a tandem bike with the hope of setting a speed record for completing that... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Alpinist Adrian Ballinger Talks K2

  Climbing K2 is no easy feat, even under the best of conditions. But going up the "Savage Mountain" without oxygen is an altogether different beast. But that's... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: An Ode to Desolation

  There once was a time when firewatch towers were the first line of defense against massive forest fires breaking out in remote regions. Today, these towers-and... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking 101 — All of the Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask

  Mountain biking can be an incredibly fun and rewarding sport. It can also have a steep learning curve and a sharp barrier to entry for those who might be a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Bikepacking from Ladakh, India to Kathmandu, Nepal

  If you wonder why so many people are so taken with bikepacking these days, check out this video. It takes us on an epic journey from Ladakh in India to Kathmand... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Examining Mont Blanc’s “Death Couloir”

  With a height of 4809 meters (15.777 ft), Mont Blanc holds the distinction of being the tallest peak in the Alps. It also has a long and storied climbing histor... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Explore Mars in 4K

  Get ready to see Mars as you've never seen it before. The narrator for this video says that this is the first 4K video of the surface of the Red Planet that NAS... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Unexplained Elephant Deaths in Botswana Appear to Have Ceased

  While we continue to await word on the exact cause of the death for more than 250 elephants in Botswana over the past month, there is at least a little good new... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking Mount Antero in Colorado

  Colorado's Mount Antero is one of the state's vaunted 14ers-which is to say that it is amongst the 58 peaks that reach above 14,000 feet (4267 meters) in height... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Quickies: America Invests in Its National Parks, Tips for Taking Kids...

  It's Friday, which means it is also time for my weekly rundown of some outdoor, adventure travel, and gear stories that you might have missed. Even though... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell CUDL Up in Rocky Mountain National Park

  Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell aren't going to let a little thing like a global pandemic keep them from having an epic adventure. Recently, the dynami... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Pedal Through—Discovering the Joys of Mountain Biking

  There is nothing quite like discovering the joy and freedom that comes with riding a bike. It doesn't matter what age you are when you first go for a ride, it i... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Nat Geo Uses VR to Take Us Deep into the Ocean

  The promise of virtual reality and 360º video still seems like it is always just around the corner. Still, we've seen some organizations putting it to... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: How Drones Are Changing the Game in Mountaineering

  Earlier today, I shared a link and a preview trailer for the new documentary K2: The Impossible Descent, which chronicles Andrzej Bargiel's attempt to climb an... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Watch K2: The Impossible Descent Online Now

  Back in 2018, we followed ski-mountaineer Andrezej Bargiel as he attempted a feat that many of us thought was simply impossible. In July of that year, Bargiel... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• First Sea-Bed Methane Leak Discovered in Antarctica

  It seems each week we get more news and evidence that our planet is on the verge of a climate change disaster. This week, that news comes in the form of a repor... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Nepal Prepares to Reopen But Will Anyone Come?

  Nepal took a big step forward in its plans to reopen to climbers and trekkers this week, even as the country continues to struggle with the coronavirus. But wit... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbers Ring the Bell in Bells Canyon

  There are a couple of layers of inspiration to be found in this video. First, you have two excellent climbers in Brent Barghahn and Brad Heller who are... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbers Answer Your Questions About Bouldering

  Over the past few weeks, our friends at Eddie Bauer have released several great new videos in what it calls the "Outdoor Curious" series. These clips feature... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2020 OUTDOORS