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• On the Road in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

  

  After spending a few very nice weeks back home following my trip to the Falklands and South Georgia, it's now time to hit the road once again. This time I'm... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Trek to Everest Base Camp

  

  Earlier today I posted an update from the Himalaya on the progress of the climbing teams there. Most of those teams are now en route to Everest Base Camp on... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Beautiful South Africa by Drone

  If you want to know why I love Africa so much for a travel destination, all you have to do is take one look at this video. Shot using a DJI Mavic Pro, this shor... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Outside Gives Us the 40 Most Important Pieces of Gear Ever Designed

  

  Outside magazine continues its 40th anniversary celebration with a new article that takes a look at the 40 most significant tools and toys ever designed for... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: Teams Arriving in Base Camp on Everest

  

  For the past couple of weeks I've been posting a number of pre-season updates from the Himalaya, essentially setting the stage for the next couple of months of... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rare Snow Leopards Caught on Film in the Wild

  Snow leopards are amongst the most endangered creatures on the planet, and spotting them in the wild is a rare feat indeed. In this clip, we catch a glimpse of... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Karl Meltzer - Made To Be Broken Official Trailer

  

  Last year, ultrarunner Karl Meltzer set a new record for the fastest time on the Appalachian Trail, covering the full 2190 mile (3524 km) distance in 45 days, 2... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Alex Honnold and Renan Ozturk To Attempt One of the Toughest Free-Climbs in Nort...

  

  While we're obviously still gearing up for a very busy Himalayan climbing season in the days ahead, there are other interesting expeditions in the planning... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Want to Take Part in A Groundbreaking Study on Kilimanjaro This Year?

  

  Kilimanjaro is one of the most alluring challenges for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers from around the globe. Each year, thousands flock to its... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: ExWeb Provides Yet More Expeditions of Note

  

  Yesterday I posted an article sharing some of the more interesting expeditions that will be taking place in the Himalaya this season, most notably on Cho Oyu an... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Black Diamond Introduces the HonnSolo 11 Free Soloing Airbag Pack

  

  Typically I'm not a fan of April 1 on the Internet. It's filled with all kinds of fake news (we have enough of that already!) and it seems that sites go to grea... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Mountain Hardwear AC Long Sleeve Henley Review

  

  It has been quite an impressive year for Mountain Hardwear. Over the past 12 months or so, the company has been squarely focused on creating a gear renaissance... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: The Kangchenjunga Skyline Expedition - 3 Miles Across the...

  

  Earlier today I posted a story about some interesting expeditions to follow in the Himalaya this spring the aren't taking place on Everest. Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2017: Barneo Opens for Business

  

  The Barneo Ice Camp in the Arctic has officially opened for business. According to ExWeb, two flights have already reached the floating base of operations that... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: New Routes on Cho Oyu and Shishapangma

  

  Not all of the action will take place on Everest this spring. While the tallest peak on the planet always takes center stage at this time of the year, there... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Top 5 Mountaineers of All Time

  

  Amongst climbers it is always fun to debate who the greatest mountaineers of all time are. Of course, such a list is always subjective, particularly when... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Explorers Fly Tiny Helicopter 8000 Miles Across the Globe

  

  This fascinating video takes us on quite a journey, beginning in London and ending in San Francisco. The trip was made by Eddie Kisfaludy, who owns a company... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: A View From the Summit of Lhotse

  

  Earlier today we shared several stories involving Lhotse, the next-door neighbor of Everest. In this video, you'll go up the mountain to get a look at the... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Shares Their Favorite Tents of 2017

  

  A few days ago I posted a story from Popular Mechanics that shared their picks for the 7 best camping and backpacking tents. Not to be outdone, Backpacker... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: Ueli Steck Shares Everest-Lhotse Traverse Plans

  

  One of the expeditions that we'll be keeping a close eye on this spring is Ueli Steck's attempt to summit both Everest and Lhotse in a single push. Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2017 OUTDOORS