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The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Two Climbers Fall to Their Deaths on El Capitan
It has been a week of highs and lows on El Capitan in Yosemite. Last week we learned that Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on the icon roc... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2018 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Eagle Creek National Geographic Guide Travel Pack 65 Review
Today, Eagle Creek and National Geographic officially take the wraps off their new line of travel products that includes several pieces of luggage and packs. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing The Nose in Yosemite
Yesterday we shared the news that Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set a new speed record on The Nose in Yosemite. For those who aren't familiar with this... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: How A Leatherman Multitool is Made
You'd be hard pressed to find a more iconic piece of outdoor gear than a Leatherman multitool. In this video, we get to see how one of those tools – in this cas... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 OUTDOORS -
Polish Climber Evacuated From Makalu After More Than a Week on the Mountain
I'm on the road today, so there will only be a handful of updates, but wanted to pass along this story. Over the past week or so, I've mentioned a couple of... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Islands in the Sky - A Visit to the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands – located in the North Atlantic – are remote, wild, and rugged. They also happen to offer some amazing dramatic images for photographers and... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Using Drones to Rescue Whales
When most of us think about how drones are used, the first thing that usually comes to mind is filmmaking and aerial photography. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Next Edition of Volvo Ocean Race to Take Place in 2021
The 2018 Volvo Ocean Race isn't even over yet and already plans are afoot for the next edition of the round-the-world sailing adventure. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
K2 Climbing Season Set to Begin as First Team Arrives in Pakistan
The spring climbing season in the Himalaya has barely finished and already teams are turning their attention to the next big climbing season, this time in the... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Set New Speed Record on The Nose
The ongoing battle t go ever-faster on the most iconic climbing route in the world was ratcheted up a notch yesterday when Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Loved By All - The Story of Apa Sherpa
Gather round your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device and settle in for this short documentary, which tells the tale of one of the most famous and... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: The First Ascent of Nyainqentangla Southeast in Tibet
Back in October of 2016, alpinists Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden made the historic first ascent of a 7046-meter (23,116 ft.) peak in Tibet called Nyainqentangal... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: TRAGL is a Hands Free Translator That Interprets 30 Languages
Technology truly is changing the way we are traveling. Yes, smartphones, tablets, and computers have been having an impact on how we stay connected, entertained... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Arrives in Cardiff
Stage 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race is in the books and the fleet of round-the-world racing ships has arrived in Cardiff, Wales after a spirited crossing of the... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
The Barkley Marathons Get Mainstream Coverage on CNN
It's fairly rare for the endurance sports that we enjoy to get mainstream coverage on a major news outlet. It's even rarer for said outlet to actually get the... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Between the Sky and the Earth
This dramatic timelapse video was shot in the Canary Islands, a place where the skies are clear, open, and mostly free from light pollution. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Twisting Canyons of the American Southwest
Last week we shared a video that gave us an amazing glimpse at the wide-open vistas that make up the American Southwest. That clip gave us stunning views of tha... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Nepal Celebrates 65th Anniversary of First Ascent of Mt. Everest
The spring 2018 Himalayan climbing season may be over and all of the teams have gone home, but that doesn't mean that Mt. Everest is ready to give up the... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Outxe Portable Battery Pack Review
These days, keeping all of your electronic devices charged while on the go is a serious concern, which has thankfully been addressed by a wide variety of... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 OUTDOORS -
Chris Froome Wins 2018 Giro d'Italia
The long weekend here in the U.S. delayed the post of this news and while it may be a bit old at this point, I thought it was still worth sharing. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 OUTDOORS
