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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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Gear Closet: Mountain Hardwear Dragon Hooded Jacket
True fall weather has arrived at long last where I live, which is giving me a chance to finally get caught up on some of the backlog of amazing gear I have... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Team Seagate Wins Adventure Racing World Championships
Last week while I was away in the Caribbean, the Adventure Racing World Championships were taking place in Australia. That's where the XPD Expedition Race playe... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Salomon TV Presents Guilt Trip in Greenland
When a group of professional skiers decides to travel to Greenland to attempt the first descent of a mountain there, they are understandably excited at first. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Stunning Footage of Climbers on Annapurna III
In terms of stunningly beautiful and incredibly scary climbing footage, it doesn't come much better than this video. In the clip we follow alpinist David Lama,... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Ledlenser NEO Headlamp for Runners
Fall is here and the long days of summer are completely behind us. Now, when I head out for my evening run I am typically greeted only by darkness. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Alan Arnette Interviews Dave Hahn on the State of Everest in 2016
The fall climbing season in the Himalaya may be all but over, but the crown jewel of that mountain chain – Mt. Everest – seems to constantly be in the... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2016: South Pole Skiers Finally Underway!
It has already been a difficult season for those making the difficult journey across the Antarctic this year. Bad weather has delayed the start of the expeditio... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Landscapes and Nature of the Czech Republic
Take a journey to Eastern Europe in this video that explores the landscapes and nature of the Czech Republic. Judging from the clips in this three-minute short... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Irish Adventurer to Visit Poles of Inaccessibility
Irish adventurer Mike O'Shea is getting set to embark on what promises to be quite an interesting set of expeditions. Having climbed in the Himalaya,... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Wingsuits Over the Dolomites
We all know that Italy's Dolomite Mountains are a spectacular playground for climbers and hikers, but it turns out they're pretty fantastic for wingsuiting too. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Stacked Wireless iPhone Charging Case
One of the biggest buzzword phrases in technology surrounding smartphones in recent years is "wireless charging." For those who don't know, this is a way to... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Dawn Wall Update: Adam Ondra Ready To Repeat Historic Ascent
After spending the past couple of weeks scouting out what many consider to be the toughest climb in the world, Czech climbing phenom Adam Ondra, along with... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Caribbean Bound - No Updates the Rest of the Week!
I'm leaving the country! That's probably something a lot of American's are saying today. But, I really mean it, and it has nothing to do with the results of las... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Speedflying Through the Swiss Alps
We return to the Swiss Alps again today for another mountain adventure. This time we go speedflying in the mountains with paraglider Jamie Lee launching... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: myCharge PowerGear Sound Wireless Headphone Charging Case
Over the past couple of years, I've reviewed a number of wireless earbuds designed for runners, cyclists, and other outdoor athletes. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
The Himalayan Times Interviews Reinhold Messner
Reinhold Messner is thought by many to be the greatest mountaineer ever. His list of accomplishments is long and distinguished, including such feats as the firs... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Racing World Championship Set to Begin Tomorrow in Australia
The culmination of a long, and difficult, adventure racing season begins tomorrow. That's when more than 90 teams from around the world will set off on what... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Narrow Summit Approach on Manaslu
Last week I posted a story about controversy on Manaslu involving climbers receiving summit certificates even though they hadn't reached the true summit of the... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Craghoppers Nat Geo Response Compresslite Travel Jacket
When it comes to picking clothes to take with me on my travels, my favorite gear always have some similar traits. Typically, those garments perform at a high... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Exploring the Last Frontier of Alaska
Alaska has long been called "The Last Frontier," and for good reason. It is – for the most part – a massive wilderness that remains largely untamed. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2016 OUTDOORS
