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• Karakoram Summer 2018: A Record-Setting Season on K2

  

  While I was away at the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 event in Denver, Colorado a lot went down in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Off to Summer Outdoor Retailer 2018

  

  As we drop the curtain on another week here at The Adventure Blog, I'm preparing to leave town tomorrow to attend the semi-annual Outdoor Retailer gear... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Packrafting Adventure Across New Zealand

  

  New Zealand never ceases to be a source of inspiration for adventure, as you'll see in this video. It features filmmaker, writer, and adventurer Hank Leukart... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Drone Footage of Rick Allen Rescue on Broad Peak

  

  A few days back we shared the story of mountaineer Rick Allen, who went missing on Broad Peak and was believed to have died on the mountain. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Colin O'Brady Smashes U.S. High Points Speed Record

  

  Back in late June I shared the news that climber Colin O'Brady was about to attempt to set a new speed record for reaching the highest point in each of the 50... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram Summer 2018: Summit Push Set for Saturday on K2

  

  More news from the Karakoram today where the teams on K2 are now jockeying for position to get ready for potential summit bids on Saturday. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Two Runners Set Record on Nolan's 14 Challenge in Colorado

  

  The Nolan's 14 challenge in the Sawatch Range of Colorado is one of the toughest in all endurance sports. It tasks ultrarunners with covering 100 miles in just... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Everyday is an Adventure

  This video takes us to the Alps with photographer Tom Klocker in search of adventure, both in the cities and the mountains. The message that is conveyed is... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Building and Riding Mountain Bike Trails in South Africa

  

  Specialized bikes has an ongoing video series called Trail Hunter, which spotlights the efforts of dedicated individuals and groups around the world who are... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Ski Mountaineer Hilaree Nelson Replaces Conrad Anker as North Face Team Captain

  

  Interesting news from the world of outdoor gear and exploration, as the Gear Junkie is reporting that ski mountaineer and all-around badass Hilaree Nelson is... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Golden Globe Race Sends Solo Sailors on Round-The-World Adventure

  

  If you thought the Volvo Ocean Race was tough and interesting to watch unfold, than you haven't seen anything yet. Another round-the-world sailing race is now... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Made of Mettle - The Stories Behind the Leatherman Multitool

  

  One of the most iconic pieces of outdoor gear is, without a doubt, the Leatherman multitool. But, as with a lot innovations, the road to success wasn't as smoot... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Wild and Crazy Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska

  

  It may not be particularly long, but you'll be hard pressed to find a race that is more challenging and grueling than Mount Marathon, held on an annual basis... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Podcast Episode 26: Turning Micro-Adventures into Macro-Adventures`

  

  It's Wednesday, which means only one thing –– a new episode of The Adventure Podcast. This week, we're exploring the idea of micro-adventures and how to turn... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Great Divide Mountain Bike Trail Adds 400 More Miles

  

  The longest mapped, off-road mountain bike trail in the world has just gotten a little longer. The Adventure Cycling Association, the original designers of the... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Trash is a Common Sight on Ben Lecomte's Pacific Ocean Swim

  

  When Ben Lecomte set out on his attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean last month he knew he'd be facing some big challenges. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Searching for Christmas Tree - Looking for an Iconic Ice Climb in China

  Here's a beautiful and inspiring story of adventure in an unexpected place. It tells the tale of He Chuan, a college professor in China who spends his days in... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Trail Running the Longest Fjord in the World

  

  At 303 km (188 miles) in length, the Sogenfjord in Norway is the longest fjord in the entire world. Ultra-runner Malene Blikken Haukøy lives on the shores of... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Altra Duo Running Shoes Review

  

  Lightweight and agile running shoes are fairly common in the athletic footwear industry with nearly all of the major players offering something that fits into... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2018 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Shares Tips For Hiking the Summer Heat

  

  We're in the dog days of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere and if where you live is anything like my home, it is hot, humid, and challenging to be outside... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2018 OUTDOORS