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• It's Official! Alex Txikon Heading Back to Everest This Winter

  

  Just one day after I posted a story speculating on his return to Everest this winter, it is now official. Spanish climber Alex Txikon is returning to the Big... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Fix a Zipper on Your Jacket

  

  Many of you seemed to find yesterday's video on how to fix your down jacket helpful, so I thought I'd share another helpful repair video today from REI. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Podcast Episode 1 is Now Available!

  

  I'm proud to announce that Episode 1 of The Adventure Podcast is now available. In this episode, my cohost David Adlard and I talk about a wide variety of... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• The Opening and Closing Dates of Every Major Ski Resort in the World

  If you're a skier looking to hit the slopes this winter, I've come across a great resource you may want to add to your bookmarks. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Off-Season with Emelie Forsberg

  

  How does a world-class athlete spend her off-season? Why relaxing as much as possible, just like the rest of us. In this video, we join Emelie Forsberg as she... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Repair Your Down Jacket

  

  A good down jacket is one of the most important pieces of gear in our outdoor wardrobe, and when you find one you live its hard to give it up. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• The New York Times Looks at What It Takes to Climb Everest

  

  It isn't often that mountaineering and adventure sports get coverage from the mainstream media, let alone the "paper of record. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Backapcker Gives Us 13 Great Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Hikers

  

  The clock is ticking on the 2017 holiday season, and Christmas is only a few days away now. If you're still scrambling to find the perfect gift for the outdoor... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• More Teams Prepare for Winter Ascents

  

  Winter will officially arrive in the Northern Hemisphere tomorrow, December 21. That means that for any teams planning a winter ascent in the Himalaya or other... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: New Zealand

  This beautiful short film was shot over five months on a journey across New Zealand. The filmmaker lugged his drone along for the ride, and as a result managed... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Photographing Polar Bears in One of the Most Extreme Environments on Earth

  

  While they don't get the same level of recognition as explorers and extreme athletes, adventure and wildlife photographers also go to the ends of the Earth to... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Researchers Discover Shark That May Be 500 Years Old

  

  Researchers studying Greenland sharks in the Arctic have found one that just might be the oldest living vertebrae on the planet. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• 4-Time Tour De France Winner Chris Froome Under Scrutiny Following Positive...

  

  Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has found himself at the center of controversy. The rider who many feel is boring to watch out on the road... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 2017: Ice Maidens at the South Pole, Others Soldier On

  

  The Antarctic expedition season began way back in early November, and we've been following along closely ever since. On Sunday we had our first arrival at the... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Exploring the Wild Owyhee Region of Oregon

  

  Protecting public lands and wild outdoor spaces has been a hot topic in the outdoor industry and the U.S. government all year long, and while Bears Ears and... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Alex Honnold Talks About Free Soloing El Cap

  

  One of the biggest stories in outdoor adventure this year is definitely Alex Honnold's free solo of El Capitan in Yosemite this past summer. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Crunching the Numbers on Everest Expeditions Over the Years

  

  Last week I posted a story about Alan Arnette's recent look at the cost of climbing Everest in 2018. This week, he's back to delve deeper into the numbers behin... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• This Holiday Gift Could Change Someone's Life Forever

  

  For the past several weeks I've been sharing all kinds of different holiday gift guides, with suggestions on what to buy your favorite outdoor adventurer. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Self Described "Crazy Grandma" Attempting Seven Summits

  

  Proving that age is just a number and adventure can keep us all young, a self described "crazy grandma" is attempting to climb the Seven Summits at the age of... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 OUTDOORS

• Leaving Las Vegas - Finding Adventure Close to Sin City

  

  Last month I got the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas, which I have to admit is not amongst my favorite destinations on the planet. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2017 OUTDOORS