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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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Video: How Traveling Through America's National Parks is Different for a New...
As the National Park Service continues to celebrate its 100th year of stewardship over America's national parks, we are learning just how different generations... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
On the Road Again - Heading to Majorca, Spain
After being home for nearly two weeks, it is once agin time for me to hit the road. This time, I'm off with my wife and some friends to Majorca, Spain for a wee... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Mustang Survival Bluewater 30L Gear Hauler Backpack
One of the things that I like most about the outdoor gear industry is that it continues to grow more diverse and sophisticated with each passing year. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Lost in Kyrgyzstan
While only two minutes in length, this video is quite simply mesmerizing. It takes us to Kyrgyzstan to explore some of the beautiful landscapes that are found... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Reminder: October 14th is a National Day of Adventure
As I get ready to head out of the country once again tomorrow, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that next Friday – October 14, 2016 – had... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2016: Japanese Climber Begins Solo Summit Bid on Everest
While most of the big commercial teams are now winding down their expeditions for the autumn in the Himalaya, there are still some very interesting climbs to... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Nat Geo Tells Us Why It is So Hard to Catch Poachers
As the world's population of elephants and rhinos wanes dramatically, many countries across the globe have stepped up their efforts to combat poaching in... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Blog Interview: Jeff Evans of Travel Channel's Everest Air
Jeff Evans inside a rescue helicopter at Everest Base Camp On Wednesday, October 26, the Travel Channel will debut an all-new show entitled "Everest Air. Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing the South Face of Annapurna
In terms of pure altitude, Annapurna ranks 10th amongst the 8000 meter peaks, topping out at 8091 meters (26,545 ft). But when it comes to level of difficulty t... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2016: Climbers May Controversial Speed Ascent of Cho Oyu
Amidst all of the other summits of the big mountains in Nepal this past week, there is one interesting story that has captured the attention of the... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Stunning Photo Gallery Highlights the Beauty of Antarctica
When ever we think about Antarctica, images of frozen, windswept landscapes stretching from horizon to horizon usually come to mind. Read more
Posted on 05 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Unclimbed - Reaching the Summit in the Himalaya (Part 4)
In the latest episode of the ongoing YouTube series from Discover Canada entitled "Unclimbed" we join mountaineers Gabriel Filippi and Elia Saikaly as they... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: GoPro Hero 5 and Karma Drone Launch Video
A few weeks back GoPro announced the launch of its latest line of Hero cameras and its first ever drone – the Karma. What exactly do these new toys bring to... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Outside Gives Us the 5 Best Pieces of Gear From Interbike
A few weeks back, some of the top brands in the cycling industry descended on Las Vegas for the annual Interbike International Expo conference. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Meet the First Men to Fly Over Everest
If you've seen the big Hollywood film Everest that came out last year, you probably heard one of the characters deliver a line about how the team would be... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2016: New Report Indicates 90% of Nepali Liaison Officers Never...
Last week we posted a story about how none of the Nepali liaison officers assigned to Base Camp on Manaslu have reported for duty this year, despite teams payin... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Skiing the Hardrock 100
The Hardrock 100 is considered one of the toughest ultramarathons on Earth. Held each summer in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, it challenges endurance... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Roald Amundsen's Ship Recovered From the Arctic Ocean
After resting at the bottom of the ocean for more then 85 years at the bottom of the ocean, Roald Amundsen's ship the Maud has been brought back to the... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 CULTURE -
Video: Exploring Alaska from Above with Paraglider Paul Guschlbauer
Paul Guschlbauer is an Austrian paraglider who traveled to Alaska – one of the world's last great frontiers – to explore the region from above. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Petzl Reactik+ Headlamp
It seems all of our electronic gadgets are getting smarter these days. First came the smartphone of course, then tablet computers, and smartwatches too. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2016 OUTDOORS
