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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Scott Jurek Picks Best Trail Running Gear for Spring 2020
If you're going to ask a trail runner to share his picks for the best gear to use for spring and summer 2020, Scott Jurek is a good person to ask. Not only has... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Chinese Teams Launch Summit Bid on Everest
The moment we've all been waiting for in this highly unusual 2020 Everest climbing season may finally be here. Today, the two teams on Everest have launched... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Tour of the Union Glacier Camp in Antarctica
If you've ever followed any Antarctic expeditions, you've probably heard about the Union Glacier camp that is found there. The camp is operated by ALE, which... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: TNF Holds Live Q&A with Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison
One of the more impressive and stunning expedition accomplishments from the past few years was Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison's summit and ski descent of Lhots... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Tales From the Explorers Club
When it comes to exploration and adventure, the venerable Explorers Club, located in New York City, is an institution. For for more than a century, the club... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
2020 Karakoram Climbing Season Looking More and More Uncertain
As the spring climbing season in the Himalayas turns towards the finish line, the mountaineering community is starting to focus its attentions on the Karakoram... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Chasing the 10 Hour Mark in an Ironman Triathlon
Completing an Ironman Triathlon-a distance o 140.6 miles (226.2 km)-is a fantastic accomplishment for any athlete, as the sport requires endurance in swimming,... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: 5 Tips for Running at Night
There are a lot of reasons why you might run at night. In the winter, the shorter days makes it inevitable that you'll find yourself out after sunset and in... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
The Adventure Podcast Episode 106: An Interview with Ultramarathon Man Dean...
When we envisioned launching The Adventure Podcast more than two years ago, my co-host Dave Adlard and I had hoped that we would get some high profile guests... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Team of Adaptive Adventurers Looking to Go From Lowest to Highest Point on Each...
We've seen some truly inspiring undertakings over the years here on the Adventure Blog, but occasionally we come across an expedition that just blows away almos... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
High Winds Continue to Keep Everest Summit Closed
Bad weather continues to hamper plans on Everest, where two teams of climbers on the mountain's North Side are anxiously waiting for conditions to improve.... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Compilation of Animal Encounters Caught on GoPro Cameras
There is no question that the GoPro camera revolutionized the way capture video, providing the ability to chronicle just about every aspect of an adventure.... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Essential Bike Tools You Need for Every Ride
One of the side-effects of the coronavirus lockdown has been an increase in bike sales. Since we can't go out and do a lot of things with friends, at least we... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Lander Kiva Headlamp Review
For me, one of the most important pieces of gear that I take with me when I travel, hike, or go camping is a headlamp. Many times I don't need it at all, but... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Bad Weather Thwarts Efforts on Everest
Yesterday we reported that a team of sherpas was preparing to fix the ropes to the summit of Everest. The group of seven climbers had reached Camp 3 on the Nort... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Long Haul—Chasing the FKT on the John Muir Trail
Back in 2013, ultrarunners Mike Wolfe and Hal Koerner set out to challenge the fastest known time on the John Muir Trail. Their goal was to complete the iconic... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Racing Down the World’s Most Dangerous Road
There are a number of roads across the globe that claim to be "the world's most dangerous." You'll find one in Bolivia that's called the Death Road for instance... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Men’s Journal Posts Complete Guide to Never Getting Invited to Go Hiking Again
Are you sick and tired of getting invited on every hike, backpacking excursion, or peak-bagging trip that your friends and family organize? If you're reading... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: TranSending the Seven Summits to Promote Understanding
At a time when the need for inspiration and understanding might be at an all-time high, this video comes our way from the folks at Merrell. It features a... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?
One of the most common questions that runners ask is "how often should I replace my shoes?" Conventional wisdom says that we should replace them about every... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2020 OUTDOORS