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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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Nat Geo Adventure Gives Us 39 Destinations for a Great Long Weekend
Looking for a few suggestions on where to get a nice long weekend adventure? If so, you're in luck, as National Geographic has compiled just such a list. But... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2016: Mike Horn Begins Antarctic Crossing
The Antarctic season continues to move forward with most of the teams now out on the ice and making their way towards the South Pole. It has been another busy... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Stunning Journey Through Two Central Asia's 'Stans'
Ready for an amazing video adventure to get your week started? Then check out this clip, that takes us deep into the heart of Central Asia to visit two of the... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Where is the Most Remote Inhabited Place on Earth?
Here's an interesting video that will leave you thinking the next time you want to get away from it all. It gives us a reference point for some of the most... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: ExOfficio Cosimo Travel Jacket
Looking for a lightweight, warm, and comfortable jacket for your cold weather travels? If so, you'll want to give the ExOfficio Cosimo a look. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Reminder: Vote For Nat Geo's People's Choice Adventurer of the Year
Just a quick reminder that time is running out to cast your ballot for the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for 2017. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: No Big Expeditions? Not So Fast!
Last week I posted a story about how there seemed to be dearth of winter expeditions scheduled for this year. As the time of that article, there hasn't been... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Aurora and the Whales - 3 Days in Tomsø, Norway
This stunning video was shot over three days in the village of Tormsø, Norway and it features two of the things that most people visit that place to see – the... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Moonline - Night Skiing with Mathieu Mijasson
I don't post a lot of skiing videos, but this one was too beautiful not to share. It features pro skier Mathieu Bijasson as he takes to the slopes at night,... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Belgian Adventurer Becomes First to Traverse Bolivian Salars on Foot
I'm a little late in posting this story, but better late than never. Back in October, Belgian adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke became the first person to... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Controversy Continues: Nepal to Issue Summit Certificates for Manaslu Climbers...
Remember the story I posted earlier this fall about the controversy that was brewing on Manslu over whether or not climbers actually topped out on that mountain... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2016: Sir Ranulph Fiennes Summits Mt. Vinson
We have a few updates from the Antarctic today as we round out our adventure news heading into the weekend. For the most part, the South Pole skiers continue... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Saving Antarctica for Future Generations
We've had a number of troubling stories late about the shifting environment in the Antarctic. Most of those stories have involved the collapse of the ice shelve... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddling and Kiteboarding Iceland
We've seen some impressive videos from Iceland over the years, but this one still manages to deliver something new. It follows outdoor athlete Nuria Goma as... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: CamelBak Franconia LR 24 Backpack
When it comes to staying hydrated on the trail, CamelBak pretty much wrote the book on it. After all, it was that company that first introduced the concept of... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
19 Facts About Mt. Kilimanjaro - The Highest Peak in Africa
As the tallest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro always draws a lot of attention from trekkers and climbers alike. Many travel to Tanzania to nab one of the... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
No Major Winter Climbing Expeditions This Year?
Now that the fall climbing season in the Himalaya is done, we would typically turn our attention to the winter climbing season that would usually get underway... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rise - Exploring Oregon by Drone
The state of Oregon is an incredibly beautiful place, but it never seems to get its proper due, in part because it is competing for attention with other... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
British Stand-Up Paddleboarder Embarking on Expedition Down Sri Lanka's Longest...
Stand-up paddleboarding continues to be an interesting sport that is growing in popularity and presents some unique opportunities in the world of outdoor... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Ice Climbing Helmcken Falls in Canada
At 140 meters (459 feet) in height, Helmcken Falls is the fourth tallest waterfall in Canada. During the winter, it doesn't freeze solid, but it creates enough... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2016 OUTDOORS
