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• Himalaya Fall 2017: An Update From Lhotse Base Camp

  

  With the autumn climbing season starting to wind down in the Himalaya, one of the few remaining expeditions is on Lhotse, where South Korean climber Sung Taek... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: REI Presents: La Cumbre - The Story of an Inspirational Mountaineer

  

  At the age of 38, Ecuadorian Kathy Pico lost a leg to cancer. Rather than just give up on her hopes and dreams, she decided to set her sights even higher –... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• The Volvo Ocean Race Begins This Weekend

  

  I've been covering the run up to the event for several months now, but this weekend it finally gets underway. On Sunday, the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rafting and Mountain Biking in the Remote Backcountry of British Columbia

  

  Here is one of the coolest adventure video's I've seen in some time. It tells the tale of a team of mountain bikers who traveled deep into the backcountry of... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Research Team Heading to Antarctica to Dive Under the Ice

  

  A team of researchers from the University of Helsinki, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and the University of Auckland have arrived in... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2017: Camp 4 Set on Lhotse, Summit Bid Set for Next Week

  

  It has been nearly two weeks since we had an update on the autumn expedition to Lhotse, where South Korean alpinist Sung Taek Hong and his Spanish teammate Jorg... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: 13 Days on the John Muir Trail

  

  Earlier today I shared a story about a new speed record set on the John Muir Trail. For most of us, the journey takes much long, and in realty we don't want to... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Tech: Romeo Power's New Saber Portable Power Pack

  

  Whether you're setting out on an expedition to far-flung corners of the globe or traveling to a more civilized setting, having an easy to use power supply is a... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Presents the Most Epic Day Hikes in the World

  

  There is nothing like backpacking through remote locations, spending days on the trail, and camping in the backcountry each night. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Ultrarunner Sets New Speed Record on John Muir Trail

  

  A couple of weeks back I posted a story about ultrarunner Darcy Piceu setting a new speed record on the John Muir trail. She had managed to cover the 211-mile... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Paddle Straight Through an Island

  

  Usually when I post a kayaking video it is of someone running utterly spectacular rapids or dropping off an insanely high waterfall. But this clip is... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Cleaning Up the Pacific Crest Trail

  

  Outdoor gear company Granite Gear has started to sponsor thru-hikers and charging them with the responsibility of helping clean up some of the most popular... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• The Temple of King Ramses II Has Been Found in Egypt

  

  The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has announced another major archaeological find, this time in the desert to the southwest of Cairo. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Would You Pay $95,000 to Climb Everest in Just 4 Weeks?

  

  Over the past few years, Adrian Ballinger's Alpenglow team has set down the ground work for what has become known as "flash" expeditions to Everest and other bi... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Explore the Solar System with Google Maps

  

  Google Maps has long been a popular way for explorers to view remote corners of the Earth prior to setting out on expeditions. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Denali National Park in 4K

  Denali National Park is a beautiful place at any time of the year, but in the fall it is especially dramatic. This video takes us to the park to experience... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Choose a Stand-Up Paddleboard

  

  I have to admit, I was one of those people who thought that stand-up paddleboarding would be just a fad that would fade away fairly quickly. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• ALE Sets 2017-2018 Antarctic Flight Schedule

  

  We're still a few weeks away from the official start of the 2017-2018 Antarctic ski and mountaineering season, with explorers and climbers now putting the... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• Outside Presents the 2018 Winter Gear Buyer's Guide

  

  Looking for some new gear to see you through the coming winter? If so, then you're in luck, as Outside magazine has just released its 2018 Winter Buyer's Guide... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 OUTDOORS

• How to Train for Expedition Style Climbing

  

  Getting your body prepared for the challenges it will face in the mountains is the key to success on just about any major climbing expedition. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 OUTDOORS