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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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The New York Times Uses Virtual Reality to Take Us to Antarctica
Most of us will probably never get the chance to travel to Antarctica ourselves. But, thanks to modern technology and a little help from The New York Times, we... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: More Summits But End of Season in Sight
It has been a long and very eventful spring season in the Himalaya, that much is certain. Over the past few month we've seen drama, intrigue, tragedy, and... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: Kilian Jornet Summits Everest for Second Time in a Week
It is a long holiday weekend here in the States at the moment, so as a result I won't be posting a full round-up of stories today. That said, I did want to shar... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Visit to Yosemite National Park Circa 1938
This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend here in the U.S., which marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season. Of course, many families will be headed to... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Up Denali's West Buttress Route
As climbing operations begin to wind down in the Himalaya, things are starting to heat up on Denali, where teams of other climbers are now starting to set... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: Reports of Dead Climbers at Camp 4 Untrue
We have another story from Everest today that I felt was once again worth giving its own post to just to make sure that it wasn't buried with the other news of... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Forbes Gives Us the 30 Cheapest Places to Travel in 2017
If you're still making travel plans for 2017, we may have an article that can help you out with your decision making process. Forbes has posted a list of the... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: Summit Pushes Continue with End of Season in Sight
The current – and probably final – weather window on Everest continues today with more teams heading to the summit. At this point, the number of climbers on... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Take a Tour of the Rockies (by Drone)
If you're in need of an escape today, than allow this clip to be of assistance. It is less than two minutes in length, but takes us on a whirlwind tour of some... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Adventure Not War - Healing the Wounds of Iraq
Adventure can be the cure for a lot of things, not the least of which is the horror and trauma of war. That is expressed incredibly well in this amazing short... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Glovax Adventure Gloves Review
Finding a good pair of gloves for use on your outdoor adventures is a bit like searching for the right sock. It isn't something you put a whole lot of thought... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: DJI Introduces Tiny New Spark Drone
If you've been holding off on buying a drone until they were smaller, smarter, and more affordable, your time may have come. Yesterday, DJI took the wraps off o... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: More Summits on Everest and Dhaulagiri, Near Miss on...
The second big summit push is underway on Everest, and teams are now reaching the top with regularity as good weather has arrived once again. Read more
Posted on 25 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Official Trailer for Blood Road - Riding the Ho Chi Minh Trail in...
If you're looking for an amazing adventure documentary to get excited about, we may have just found one for you. This video is the trailer for a new film... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: Kilian Jornet Tells Us Why Everest is So Different
While we're all still marveling over Kilian Jornet's latest accomplishment on Everest, and waiting to see what he does next, this video comes our way to help... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Kora Holocene Yak Wool Vest Review
Over the years, the vest has gone in and out of style on a number of occasions. Currently, it is enjoying a comeback, serving as a mid-layer as part of a... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: So What's The Story with the Hillary Step?
There has obviously been a lot of interest over the past week or so on the current status of the Hillary Step on the South Side of Everest. Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2017: New Round of Summit Pushes Begin, Illegal Traverse, 4...
As expected, yesterday was a windy one on the summit of Mt. Everest, but conditions should improve today, allowing another round of climbers to launch their... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: SalomonTV Takes Us on a Dream Trip to Nepal
If you could go on a dream trip, where would it be? For trail runner Tyler Courville, it would be a visit to Nepal to go running with National Geographic... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 OUTDOORS -
Video: 10 Female Adventure Icons Tell Outside About The Moment That Shaped Them
Outside magazine put ten of the most inspiring, impressive, and adventurous women of all time on its May cover, giving readers a chance to learn what drives the... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2017 OUTDOORS
