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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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Newly Discovered Photo Could Indicate Amelia Earhart Was Captured by the Japanese
A newly discovered photograph may hold some clues to a mystery that had endured for more than 80 years. The photo reportedly shows aviator Amelia Earhart and he... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Lance Armstrong is Podcasting About the Tour De France, and Its Great
I've vowed to keep my Tour de France coverage to a minimum this year, and so far I've held to that choice despite having some controversial things to talk about. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Transatlantic Kayaker Gets a Little Help From Passing Ship, Now Back on Course
We've been following the progress of trans-Atlantic kayaker Aleksander Doba since he began his attempt at a third crossing of the ocean back in May. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Exploring Wyoming's Untamed Red Desert
This video takes us into a part of Wyoming that few ever talk about. In addition to stunning mountain vistas and pristine alpine lakes, Wyoming is also home to... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Art of Free Solo Climbing
Last month the world was stunned by Alex Honnold's free solo ascent of El Cap, which just might be the most impressive accomplishment in rock climbing ever.... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Go Wireless with These Inexpensive Earbuds
When Apple announced that it would drop the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 last year, there was a lot of wringing of hands amongst pundits across the Internet. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Redbull X-Alps Adventure Race Underway in Europe
One of the most unique adventure races that I've ever seen is now underway in Europe. Yesterday, the Redbull X-Alps began in Salzburg, Austria, where 31 athlete... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Summer Climbs 2017: Progress on K2, Summit Attempts on Broad Peak
The summer climbing season in Pakistan continues to unfold at a rapid pace. Now that July is here, teams are already laying out their schedule for... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2017 OUTDOORS -
Thanks Again to Grayl for Sponsoring The Adventure Blog in June
With the final day of June now upon us, I wanted to take the opportunity to once again thank my friends at Grayl for sponsoring The Adventure Blog over the... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
The 2017 Tour De France Begins Tomorrow
The arrival of July can only mean one thing for cycling fans - the start of the 2017 Tour de France can't be far off. In fact, the event is scheduled to get... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Blood Road Preview Shows Us the Dangers of Mountain Biking in Vietnam
We've mentioned Rebecca Rusch's fantastic looking documentary Blood Road before. The film sends her on a very personal journey to Vietnam, which she explores... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Collapse of Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica Seems Imminent
Back in December, I posted two articles (here and here) about a growing crack along the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica. At the time, the big news was that... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Gear Junkie Interviews Kilian Jornet On Double Everest Summit
One of the biggest stories from the spring 2017 season on Everest was the double-summit by Kilian Jornet. In case you weren't following along at the time, the... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: How to Use a Compass
REI has been cranking out some great videos recently, with their instructional clips being especially helpful. For instance, this one is a short tutorial on... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Off to Austin, Texas!
Another quick note to let readers know that I'm about to hit the road again for a few days. This time, I'm returning to Austin, Texas where I'll be once again... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing El Cap with Alex Honnold Using Google Maps
Most of us will never get the chance to climb an iconic rock face like El Capitan, let alone do it with world-class climbers Lynn Hill, Tommy Caldwell, or Alex... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Outside Posts 2017 Summer Gear Buying Guide
If you're in the market for some new outdoor gear, you're in luck. Outside magazine has just published its 2017 Summer Buying Guide, and as usual it is filled... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Two Climbers Go Missing on Nanga Parbat
Troubling news from Pakistan today, where the summer climbing season is still ramping up. ExWeb is reporting that Alberto Zerain and Mariano Galvan have gone... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Lofoten Islands of Norway
Remote and wild, the Lofoten Islands in Norway are a gateway to the Arctic. In this video we travel to this incredible place that is seldom visited by outsiders... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: This is Not a Beautiful Hiking Video
Most of the adventurous videos that I share here at The Adventure Blog are all about the amazing journeys that a filmmaker goes on when creating that clip. Read more
Posted on 27 June 2017 OUTDOORS
