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• Arctic Explorers Bring Bad News After Sailing Northwest and Northeast Passages

  

  One of the most ambitious and interesting adventures of the summer has been the Polar Ocean Challenge. Led by famed explorer David Hempleman-Adams, the objectiv... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Unclimbed Reaching the Summit in the Himalaya (Episode 2)

  

  Yesterday I posted the first video in a new series that follows mountaineers Gabriel Filippi, Elia Saikaly, and Pasang Kaji Sherpa as they prepare to take on tw... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Wings of Kilimanjaro 2016 Expedition

  

  Next week, 29 climbers will set out for the "Roof of Africa" as part of the Wings of Kilimanjaro initiative. The team, which is being led by my friends over at... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Colorado Adventures: Mountain Biking Crested Butte

  

  Last week I had the opportunity to visit Crested Butte, Colorado – a place I had heard about for a long time, but had never had the chance to see for myself... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Did Amelia Earhart Survive Her Crash in the Pacific?

  

  One of the most compelling missing person's stories of the 20th century may have just gotten even more interesting. A member of The International Group for... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Polar Bears Trap Russian Research Team Inside Arctic Base

  

  Think your job is rough? Consider the challenges that a team of five Russian scientists have been facing as they conduct weather research on the remote island o... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: JBL Reflect Mini BT Wireless Sport Headphones

  

  In case you haven't heard, there is a new iPhone coming out this week. That's pretty much common knowledge considering how much press Apple gets. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Life in Balance

  

  Here's one of those videos that shows off a skill that is better to be seen in a clip like this one, rather than to attempt yourself. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Unclimbed - Reaching the Summit in the Himalaya (Episode 1)

  

  Earlier today I posted a story about three climbers – Gabriel Filippi, Elia Saikaly and Pasang Kaji Sherpa – who have traveled to Nepal this fall to attempt to... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Gives Us America's 10 Most Dangerous Hikes

  

  When most of us decide to go for a hike we generally tend to hit local trails that are scenic, fun, and even relaxing. But not all trails fit that description,... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2016: Climbers Heading to Tenzing and Hillary Peaks

  

  The fall climbing season in the Himalaya is still ramping up, with lots of climbers heading to places like Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Into the Northland

  This video takes us into the dense forest and remote wilderness of northern Minnesota, a place that for my money is an often overlooked outdoor playground. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Running the Crown Traverse from Missoula to Banff

  

  This beautiful short film takes us on an epic journey with endurance athletes Mike Foote and Mike Wolfe as the set out to run the entire length of the Crown... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Five Ten Access Mesh Approach Shoe

  

  It is amazing how technical and specialized our outdoor footwear has become. In the past, we made due with a single shoe that could serve in a variety of outdoo... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Adventurers to Attempt Atlantic to the Pacific Crossing of Amazon

  

  We've seen some pretty impressive expeditions through the Amazon Rainforest over the years, and it looks like we can soon add another interesting one to the... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2016: Kilian Jornet Updates His Progress on Everest

  

  There is no doubt that the expedition that most people are following closely in the Himalaya this fall is Kilian Jornet's attempt to set a new speed record on... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• On the Road Again: Headed to Crested Butte, Colorado

  

  It has been a busy summer at The Adventure Blog headquarters. Since May, I've been on the road every week or two, visiting some truly spectacular destinations... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Drones Capture Close Encounter with Whales

  

  It is tough to top last week's video in which a curious whale approached a passing boat, providing some spectacular footage of a humpback that was very up... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rock Climbing China's White Mountain

  

  In this video, we'll head to China's White Mountains to go rock climbing with Liu Yongbang, one of that country's promising young climbers. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Canadian Adventures: Paddling the Saguenay Fjord

  

  As I mentioned in a previous piece about my recent trip to Quebec, Canada, the theme of the visit was "Must Love Water." As such, many of the activities that... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 OUTDOORS