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• The Adventure Podcast Episode 6: The North and South Side of Everest Compared

  

  This is my weekly reminder that the latest episode of The Adventure Podcast has been released online. As usual, you'll find the show in iTunes, Google Play,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• You Can Join an Expedition to the Titanic for Just $105,000!

  

  Well heeled travelers looking for their next adventure will have a unique opportunity in 2018 and 2019. A company called OceanGate Expeditions is taking... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2018: Injury on K2, Summit Bid Scheduled for Everest

  

  It seems the news from the two big winter expeditions that we've been following is coming at a fast pace. Just when you think there isn't much new to share,... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: SpaceX Falcon Heavy Test Flight

  

  Yesterday I shared an animated video of SpaceX's new Falcon Heavy rocket lifting off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. That clip depicted a theoretical... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey Trailer

  

  In 2017, the outdoor and climbing community lost a true icon when Fred Beckey passed away. For many, Beckey was the first "dirtbag" climber, living out of his... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• China and Nepal Are Battling It Out for the Future of Everest

  

  Last week I wrote a story about how evolving politics and climate change are having an impact on expeditions to Everest. That post was prompted by an article... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Lonely Planet Announces the Best U.S. Travel Destinations for 2018

  

  Domestic travelers and visitors coming to the U.S. that are looking for some suggestions on where to go this year, may want to have a look at the latest list... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Number of Free-Entry Days in U.S. National Parks Plummet

  

  The U.S. National Parks are some of the most popular destinations for family vacations and outdoor adventures, and for good reason. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: This is the World's Longest Zipline

  Measuring more than 1.76 miles (2.8 km) in length, the United Arab Emirates' Jebel Jais Flight is the longest zipline in the world. In fact, it is over 2000 fee... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Blog Named Top 20 Outdoor Blog by ReddyYeti

  

  I don't toot my own horn all that often here on my little corner of the Internet, but I thought that this was worth sharing. Last week I received an email that... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• 11 Documentaries Every Adventurer Should See

  

  Men's Journal is back today with yet another interesting list. This time out, the magazine brings us its picks for 11 must-see adventure documentaries that you... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Is This Our Ticket to Mars?

  

  As I write this post, SpaceX is preparing to launch is new Falcon Heavy rocket for the very first time. This test launch will carry Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Nepal's Climbing Sherpas Are Finally Getting Their Summit Certificates

  

  Amidst all of the controversy surrounding the new climbing regulations passed by the Nepali Council of Ministers late last year, there was one bright spot. Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Running Across Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

  Late last year, President Trump announced a major reduction in size to both the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Explore Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert

  

  Jordan is a country filled with historical, cultural, and natural wonders, and it is a place that I recommend every adventure traveler visits. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Timex Ironman GPS Running Watch Review

  

  In an age of smartwatches and timepieces dedicated to helping us train better it can be extremely difficult to decide on a watch to wear during your running... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Volvo Ocean Race Set to Resume with One Team Bowing Out of Stage 6

  

  On Wednesday of this week, the Volvo Ocean Race is set to resume, with Stage 6 running from Hong Kong to Auckland, New Zealand. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2018: Poles Reunited on K2

  

  While most of us in the U.S. gathered around our television sets to watch the Big Game yesterday, the winter mountaineering expeditions that we've been followin... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Middle of Somewhere - Backcountry Snowboarding in BC

  

  I don't post a lot of skiing and snowboarding videos, but this one is just too good not to share. It comes our way courtesy of The North Face and features Austi... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Kayaking Over Waterfalls in 360º Video

  

  This video is best viewed using a browser that supports 360º video or on a mobile device. It takes us to the Little White Salmon River in Washington where we... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2018 OUTDOORS