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• Video: Meet the 12 Year Old Climber Who Has Set His Sights on the Seven Summits

  

  Meet Tyler Armstrong, a 12-year old alpinist who is attempting to climb all of the Seven Summits. Tyler has already topped out on Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, and... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Vasque Lost 40 Insulated Boots

  

  February is an odd time of the year. We're still firmly locked into winter, and yet we can still catch glimpses of spring on the horizon from time to time as... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Popular Mechanics Shares the 10 Greatest Wildernesses in the World

  

  Looking to truly get away for awhile? Than perhaps Popular Mechanics can help. The site has published an interesting article that names the 10 greatest... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2017: Alex Txikon Back in Everest Base Camp

  

  Spanish climber Alex Txikon hasn't given up on his dream of a winter summit of Everest without supplemental oxygen. After spending more than a week back in... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Red Octopus Takes on a Swimmer Crab – with a Surprise Ending

  

  This clip has been making the round on the Internet for the past week, but I thought it was worth sharing for anyone who hasn't seen it yet. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mongolia's Eagle Hunters in a Modern World

  

  Have 15 minutes to spare and want to see a unique way of life from a remote corner of the globe? This video is a short documentary bout the eagle hunters of... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Arctic 2017: The Gear for Skiing to the North Pole

  

  Have you ever wondered what gear is required to ski to the North Pole? How does it vary from what you need when you go to the South Pole instead? Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Off to Denver!

  

  Another quick note to let regular readers know that I'm off to Denver for a couple of days on assignment once again. That means either no updates or limited... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Lists 12 Big Hiking Adventures for 2017

  

  We are almost two months into 2017 already, and I'm sure by now many of you have already made plans for your adventures for the year ahead. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Elephant Chases Visitors For Miles in Kruger National Park

  

  South Africa's Kruger National Park is one of the most iconic safari destinations on the planet, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with some of... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Footage of the Massive Crack in the Larsen Ice Shelf

  

  If you've read this blog with any regularity over the past couple of months, you've seen me post several disturbing stories about how climate change is... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Arctic 2017: North Pole Teams Heading to Resolute Bay in Canada

  

  We're on the brink of the start of the 2017 Arctic expedition season, with the planned departure of the two teams heading to the North Pole scheduled for next... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbers on the Summit Approach to Everest

  

  The view from the top of the world is not one that many of us will ever get to see, but if you've ever wondered what it is like on the approach to the summit... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Chaco Presents: The Time Travelers - Chasing a Speed Record in the Grand...

  

  A few weeks back I posted a story about a team of paddlers who attempted to set a speed record for rowing down the length of the Colorado River in the Grand... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Lists 9 Oscar-Nominated Films to Inspire Adventure

  

  If you're a movie buff like I am, you probably already know that the Academy Awards show takes place this weekend, with golden statues being handed out to the... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Climb Everest in Virtual Reality on the Oculus Rift

  

  Let's face it, most of us are never going to be able to climb Everest. Not only is it extremely difficult, requiring years of experience and training, it also... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Ueli Steck Training in Nepal Ahead of Spring Everest-Lhotse Attempt

  

  The spring climbing season in the Himalaya is still well over a month from getting under way, but already some of the world's top climbers are preparing for... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: How the U.S. National Parks Are Attempting to Lure More Minority Visitors

  

  The national parks in the U.S. are some of the most dramatic and breathtaking landscapes found anywhere on the planet, and as such they draw millions of visitor... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Garmont 9.81 Speed III Light Hiking Shoes

  

  Looking for some new hiking shoes as spring starts to inch a bit closer? Looking for something lightweight, but stable, that can offer plenty of protection for... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 OUTDOORS

• Video: Take A Wild Ride on the GoPro Winning Mountain Bike Line of 2016

  

  At the end of 2016, GoPro invited mountain bikers from across the globe to share their favorite rides from the past year, promising to pick a winner for their... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 OUTDOORS