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• How a Team of Ultrarunners Took on the Snowman Trek in Bhutan

  

  Way back in 2016 we followed along as a team of ultrarunners made an attempt on the Snowman Trek in Bhutan. The Snowman is one of the hardest, most demanding... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Trio of Climbers Make First Ascent of Jeannette Peak in Canada

  

  The news of this story broke a week or so back while I was on the road, and it got lost in my email box until now. Still, it is a good story and I thought it wa... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Kilimanjaro - Mountain of Greatness Trailer

  

  This video is a trailer for a full-length documentary called Kilimanjaro: Mountain of Greatness. It follows mountain bikers Hans Rey, Danny MacAskill and Gerhar... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Free Soloing El Capitan with Pete Whittaker

  

  Back in November of 2016, climber Pete Whittaker made the first free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite in under 24 hours. In fact, it took Pete just 20... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Nikon D7500 DSLR Camera Review

  

  Yesterday I shared my experience, and some tips I picked up, while attending a Nikon School course on travel photography recently. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Podcast Episode 15: Did Mallory Summit Everest?

  

  The latest episode of The Adventure Podcast is now available for download. You should be able to find it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and Spotify. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2018: Puja Ceremonies and Into the Icefall

  

  The spring climbing season on Everest and other big peaks in the Himalaya is proceeding on schedule. Most of the teams have now arrived in Base Camp on both... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Around the World in 6852 Birds

  I have to admit, I'm not much of a birder. I do enjoy spotting unique, colorful, and unusual species of birds in the wild, particularly when I'm visiting anothe... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Up El Cap in Two Nineteen Forty Four

  In October of 2017, climbers Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds set a new speed record for climbing The Nose in Yosemite, flying up the route in 2 hours, 19 minutes... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• 6 Tips for Taking Better Travel and Adventure Photos

  

  There is no question that photography and adventure go hand in hand. Whether you're traveling to some remote corner of the globe, snapping a summit photo on a... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• 10 Survival Skills Everyone Needs to Know

  

  We routinely feature interesting lists from other outlets here at The Adventure Blog, but this one might just save your life, particularly if you spend a lot... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• British Adventurer Olly Hicks Planning Second Attempt to Row the Southern Ocean

  

  Way back in 2009 I followed British adventurer Olly Hicks as he made an attempt to row the Southern Ocean, circumnavigating Antarctica in the process. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Stunning Vistas of Almaty, Kazakistan

  Travel to the Almaty region of Kazakistan in this video, which gives us a sense of the natural wonders and beauty that can be found there. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: North of Nightfall - Mountain Biking Above the Arctic Circle

  

  What do you get when you send pro mountain bikers Darren Berrecloth, Carson Storch, Cam Zink and Tom Van Steenbergen north of the Arctic Circle to ride their... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Historic No-Oxygen Climbing Team Returns to Nepal 40 Years Later

  

  While the teams up in Everest Base Camp and on other mountains in the Himalaya continue to get settled in for the climbing season ahead, an historic reunion... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Open Explorer is Nat Geo's New Tool to Help Us Follow Expeditions in Real Time

  

  Here at The Adventure Blog we're constantly looking for interesting new expeditions to follow, and while we try to keep our ear to the ground, it is often... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• The Most Epic Adventures in All 50 States

  

  If you're looking for some big adventures to occupy your time this spring and summer, then Men's Journal is once again here to help. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rock Climbing Angel Falls in Venezuela

  

  The video below is a clip from the recent National Geographic special One Strange Rock, which explores the unique aspects of our planet. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Explorers Web Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint and Has Relaunched

  

  Last summer I posted a story about venerable adventure and expedition website Explorers Web going up for sale as long time owners Tom and Tina Sjögren moved on... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Who Was the First Person to Reach the North Pole?

  

  One of the more disputed facts in exploration is who exactly was the first person to reach the North Pole. While we know exactly who won the race to the South... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2018 OUTDOORS