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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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Iditarod 2018: Joar Ulsom First to Nome!
We have a winner in the 2018 Iditarod sled dog race. In the overnight hours, Norwegian Joar Leifseth Ulsom sped into Nome, claiming victory in the race. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
On the Road: Riding eBikes in San Diego
Another quick note to let everyone know that updates will likely be few and far between for the remainder of the week. I'm on the road starting tomorrow and... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Look Inside a "Game of Thrones" Themed Snow Hotel in Finland
Probably the most asked about aspect of my recent adventures in Arctic Europe has been my stay at the Game of Thrones themed Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2018: Lead Mushers Jockey for the Lead Heading to Nome
The 2018 Iditarod is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and closest finishes in the history of the race. The lead mushers have now passed through the... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Want to Join a Trek Across Papua New Guinea for Conservation?
Looking for a grand adventure of your own this year? Have you dreamed of trekking through remote regions of the world? If you answered yes to those questions, w... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Another British Explorer to Attempt Solo, Unassisted Crossing of Antarctica
One of the last great challenges in polar exploration is a solo, unassisted crossing of the Antarctic. A number of explorers have tried – including Henry Worsle... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing to the Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Standing 19,341 feet (5895 meters) in height, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and a major bucket list item for many adventure travelers. Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Adam Ondra Climbs Silence, The Hardest Route in the World
Adam Ondra is one of the best rock climbers in the entire world, putting up impressive routes on a regular basis. But none are more impressive than Silence,... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Adventures in Arctic Europe Part 3: Norway
This is the third and final part in my series on my recent visit Arctic Europe. If you haven't read the first two parts yet, you'll find them here (Sweden) and... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Two Ultra Runners Attempting FKT on Great Himalayan Trail
Ultrarunners Ryan Sandes and Ryno Griesel are up to their old tricks again. A few years back we followed along as they went for a speed record in the Drakensber... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2018: Lead Mushers Head to Bearing Sea Cost
The 2018 Iditarod hasn't been an easy one thus far. Winter weather has tested the mushers and their teams at practically every turn, with heavy snow and cold... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Running the John Muir Trail with Endurance Athlete François D'Haene
French ultrarunner François D'Haene is always on the lookout for a new challenge and after completing a run along the grueling GR20 trail on the island or... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Adventures in Arctic Europe Part 2: Finland
This is the second part of a three part series that I am writing about my recent journey through Arctic Europe. If you haven't read part 1 yet, you'll find here. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Fever -Crisis on a Mountaineering Expedition
This short film is a dramatization of what could happen on a mountaineering expedition into the high places of the world. It begins with one climber joining... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Researcher Says He Has Solved Amelia Earhart Mystery
Stop me if you've heard this one before. A forensic scientist says that he has solved the mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart after more than 80 years... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Trail Runner Sets Women's Speed Record on Kilimanjaro
Danish trail runner Kristina Schou Madsen has set a new women's speed record on Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. According to Gear Junkie, she was... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: On an Adventure in Namibia
This beautiful video takes us into the heart of Namibia, where we join a traveler on safari in that African country. This isn't the first place one thinks... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Video: Shots From Above - Exploring the World From an Ultralight Aircraft
Sometimes you just need to get a different perspective on things. That's exactly what photographer and explorer Chris Dahl-Bredine thought when he built his... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Adventures in Arctic Europe - Part 1: Sweden
Last week I had the opportunity to visit an entirely new corner of the planet that I hadn't been to before. While I've always dreamed of visiting the... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 OUTDOORS -
Who Were the Most Powerful Women in History?
National Geographic has posted an interesting story that takes a look at some of the most powerful women in history, while also examining how those women wielde... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2018 OUTDOORS
