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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Outside Gives Us 18 New Rules for Camping
Once an activity that was resigned solely to the outdoorsy crowd, camping has been evolving steadily over the past decade or so. Even before the coronavirus... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Nepal Looks Ahead to 2020 Fall Himalayan Climbing Season
Plans for the fall 2020 climbing season in the Himalaya look like they're starting to take shape. While we're still a couple of months away from the... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Nat Geo Presents Expedition Everest 360
Last week I told you about a ground-breaking expedition to Mt. Everest that took place last spring, during which climber/photographer Renan Ozturk used speciall... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: In the Footsteps of Glaciers
It's no secret that many of the glaciers in the Himalaya are retreating rapidly. Climate change and global warming have left them melting at a dramatic rate.... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
The North Face, Patagonia, and REI Pull Facebook Ads Due to Spread of...
Two stalwarts of the outdoor industry have drawn a line in the sand with the world's largest social network. Both The North Face, Patagonia, and REI have electe... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
It Was 100ºF in Siberia This Weekend
At this point, I think it is safe to say that 2020 is working hard at becoming one of the worst years in human history. Global pandemics, massive swarms of... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Memories of Australia
It has been 15 years since the filmmaker who shot this clip left his homeland of Australia to live in Sweden instead. Over the time he has clung to the... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: What to Look for When Inspecting Your Mountain Bike Before a Ride
At some point, we've all been guilty of being so excited to go for a ride that we forget to inspect our bike to ensure that it is safe. Sure, most of the time w... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: BioLite FirePit Review
The BioLite FirePit is a product that I've known about for quite some time. Ever since I was first introduced to it at an Outdoor Retailer event several years... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Quickies: Altitude Sickness Drug Treats COVID-19, Robot Sloths, and...
My Friday "Adventure Quickies" post is all about sharing some interesting and unique news stories that I didn't have the time or space to cover elsewhere. That... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
The Into the Wild Bus Removed From Alaskan Backcountry
The iconic bus made famous by the Jon Krakauer's book Into the Wild has been removed from the Alaskan backcountry. Over the years, the bus has become a popular... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Young Filmmaker Explores Famous 1924 Everest Expedition
One of the great, enduring mysteries that surrounds Everest is whether or not George Mallory and Sandy Irvine reached the summit of the mountain back in 1924,... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Accomplice—The Freedom of Riding a Bike
Do you remember getting your first bike? The sense of freedom and fun that came with it? That's the spirit that Teton Gravity Research is looking to evoke with... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Meet Buddy the Ultimate Mountain Bike Trail Dog
Trail dogs are the best companions when hiking and camping, but they can also be a lot of fun when mountain biking too. At least if they're as fast and full of... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Has the Mystery of Antarctica’s Ice Loss Been Solved?
One of the most compelling mysteries about our changing planet over the past five years has been the sudden and dramatic drop in ice surrounding Antarctica.... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Diversity and the People of Climbing
There is a significant conversation taking place at the moment-not just here in the U.S. but across the globe-regarding race, diversity, inclusiveness, and... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Santa Cruz Uses Mini-Mountain Bike to Inspire Creativity
We're all living in a time when getting creative in how we spend our time and seek out adventure will end up serving us well. That's the message here from... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Virtual Race Across America Bike Ride is Underway
The coronavirus pandemic has laid waste to the outdoor sports landscape for 2020, with dozens of events cancelled or postponed. Some have taken the novel route... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
More Gear Round-Ups for Spring 2020
Over the past few weeks we've seen a steady stream of new outdoor gear hitting the market, even as more and more people are returning to their regular... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Vindur—Images of Iceland
In Iceland, the word "vindur" translates to "wind," which is a pervading and ever-present force throughout the country. In this video, we travel to remote and... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2020 OUTDOORS