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• Video: Climbing the Matterhorn

  

  In terms of prominence in the mountaineering world, few peaks are held in as high regard as the Matterhorn. Rising 4478 meters (14,692 ft) in height, it has bee... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: After the Avalanche - Corey Richards Talks About Life with PTSD

  

  Last week I shared the powerful story of Cory Richards, a mountaineer and Nat Geo photographer who suffers from PTSD in such a way that has actually brought a... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Review

  

  It's no secret I'm a big fan of Adventure Medical Kits. In fact, I carry one of their first aid kits with me on pretty much every trip I take. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Outside Shares the 7 Best New Trails in the U.S.

  

  Now that spring is here, I'm sure that many of you are ready to get back out on the trail and resume hiking after taking a break for the winter. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Aussie Antarctic Solo Sailor Dimasted in Rough Weather in the Southern Ocean

  

  Way back in January I wrote a post about Aussie Lisa Blair, a sailor who was embarking on an attempt to complete a solo circumnavigation around Antarctica... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Eastward Through Nepal, India, and Beyond

  This beautiful video condenses a three month journey through Nepal, India, Thailand, and Vietnam down to a two-and-a-half-minute clip that provides some of the... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Wonderland - Great Adventures in the Wilderness

  

  Remember that sense of wonder you would often have when you first set out into the wilderness? That feeling that you were exploring a place that no one else... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Popular Mechanics Shares the 7 Best Tents for Camping and Backpacking

  

  Now that spring is finally here, I'm sure more than a few of you are planning that first big camping or backpacking trip of the year. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: Ice Docs Open Khumbu Route on Everest and Personal...

  

  Now that April is finally here, the spring climbing season in the Himalaya is officially underway. Sure, there were a few teams that had already arrived in... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Mountain Hardwear Scrambler RT 20 Review

  

  Through my various travels and outdoor adventures I've come to understand that no single backpack is perfect for every activity. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Visit to South Georgia Island

  

  I haven't had a chance to share any stories from my visit to South Georgia Island earlier in the month, but I'll have plenty to write about soon. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: INO Weather Pro

  

  As outdoor enthusiasts, one of the things we keep any eye on the most is the current weather conditions. The weather has a huge impact not only on our ability t... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Tribute to Discomfort with Cory Richards

  

  Earlier today I shared a link to a new article from National Geographic that discusses the challenges that mountaineer and adventure photographer Cory Richards... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• What It's Like to Climb Mt. Kenya in Africa

  

  When we discuss climbing high peaks in Africa, the story usually revolves around a trek on Mt. Kilimanjaro – the highest peak on the continent. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2017: Everest Summiteer Cory Richards Shares Intimate Challenges of...

  

  In the mountaineer world Cory Richards is known as quite a success story. He is an accomplished climber and adventure photographer who has topped out on some... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbing Big Walls in Madagascar

  

  Earlier today I posted a story about three Belgian climbers completing a free ascent of the Central Tower in Torres del Paine. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Enduring the Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc Trail Run

  

  The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is considered one of the toughest trail running events in the entire world, drawing hundreds of competitors from across the globe... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trekking Trousers

  

  My recent trip to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia wasn't just about sailing between those destinations and hopping a zodiac to shore to play with penguin... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Belgian Team Free Climbs Central Tower of Torres Del Paine

  

  Three Belgian climbers have completed the incredibly difficult feat of free climbing the 1200 meter (3937 ft.) El Regalo de Mwono route on the Central Tower of... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Spring 2017: Kilian Jornet Returns to Attempt Everest Speed Record

  

  This past fall, Spanish mountain runner Kilian Jornet traveled to the North Side of Everest to attempt to set a new speed record on that mountain. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 OUTDOORS