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• Himalaya Spring 2017: Sherpas Hold Protest in Everest BC to Demand Summit...

  

  While the mountaineering world continues to mourn the loss of Ueli Steck on Nuptse, life continues on the big mountains in the Himalaya. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2017 OUTDOORS

• Ueli Steck Dies on Nuptse

  

  Incredibly sad news to report from Nepal today. The Himalayan Times has posted a story this morning that indicates that Swiss climber Ueli Steck was killed whil... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Traveling to California - The Lost Coast Trail with Tepui Tents

  

  As we round out the week, just a quick note on blog updates for next week. I'll be starting the month of May with a quick trip to California where I'll be... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Life at Camp 2 on Everest

  

  In my update on Everest from earlier in the day, I mentioned that a lot of teams were heading to and from Camp 2 as part of their acclimatization efforts. So... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Which Countries Are the Most Adventurous? One Company Thinks It Knows

  

  Ever wondered which countries in the world have the most adventurous citizens? A new study by a company called ShareaCamper claims to have figured out the answe... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Everest Climbing Gear - Then and Now

  

  National Geographic has another interesting article and photo gallery up today, this time taking a look at the past and present gear used on Everest. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2017: Rest and Recovery, Base Camp Pups, and Acclimatization on...

  

  It has been a busy week on Everest. Reportedly, the weather has been quite good there over the past few days, allowing a number of teams to send climbers up to... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: A FlightLapse Through the Night Skies

  If you're looking for a relaxing video to give you a nice sense of calm, you've come to the right place. Shot by a pilot as he flew from the night sky, this... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rare Drone Footage of a Blue Whale

  

  Blue whales are amongst the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet, and while they had been brought to the brink of extinction, they seem to slowly be... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: EcoFlow River Portable Generator Review

  

  The options available to us for keeping our electronic devices charged while in remote regions continue to grow. A couple of weeks back I took a look at the... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Reinhold Messner on the Future of Climbing Everest

  

  Italian climbing legend Reinhold Messner has weighed in on the current state of affairs on Everest, and where mountaineering on the world's highest peak is... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Missing Trekker Survives 47 Days in the Himalaya

  

  The Himalayan Times has published quite a story of survival. The newspaper is reporting that a trekker who had been missing in the mountains of Nepal has been... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Colors of Africa

  It's no secret that Africa is one of my favorite places to visit, and if you wonder why, you only need to  watch this video. It is a colorful, majestic place... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Traversing the High Sierra with Kalen Thorien

  

  What do you do in the off season if you're a professional skier? In the case of Kalen Thorien, you set out on an 18-day, 270-mile solo traverse across the High... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Eddie Bauer Cloud Cap Flex Rain Jacket Review

  

  Over the past few years there has been a very noticeable trend in outdoor apparel. Most of the big name manufacturers have begun offering products that are... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Men's Journal Names the 25 Most Adventurous Women of the Past 25 Years

  

  Here's another list for those of you who enjoy these articles. This time, it comes our way from the good folks over at Men's Journal, and it names the 25 most... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: Season Progressing On Schedule

  

  So far, the spring climbing season in the Himalaya has been a textbook one, with schedules and plans unfolding exactly as expected. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Life and Legacy of John Muir

  John Muir was a tireless advocate for protecting and preserving outdoor spaces for others to enjoy. In fact, without his efforts, we might not have places like... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Scary Footage From Everest Base Camp During 2015 Earthquake

  

  Today marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake that rocked Nepal, killing nearly 9000 people and leaving countless others injured. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Elevated in Coeur d'Alene

  

  It has been such a busy couple of weeks that I've barely had time to get caught up from all of my recent travels. Having only just returned from the Southern... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 OUTDOORS