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• Himalaya Fall 2016: Season in Full Swing as Teams Move to Manaslu, Cho Oyu, and...

  

  The fall climbing season in the Himalaya is now full steam ahead as teams continue to gather in Kathmandu and make their way out to their respective mountains. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: The 17-Million Year Old Grand Canyon is Still Teaching Us New Things

  

  In this video, we join 17-year old Katie Winkelman as she takes part in a youth group that is exploring the Grand Canyon on foot and by raft. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking a Volcano in Indonesia

  

  One of the things I love about mountain biking is that it often allows you to explore on two-wheels places that you might not get a chance to see otherwise. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Kyocera Hydro Shore Waterproof Android Phone

  

  Now days, most of us carry our smartphones with us wherever we go, including into the backcountry when we go hiking, camping, or backpacking. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Search for Missing American Climbers in Pakistan Called Off

  

  Last week the news broke that American climbers Kyle Dempster and Scott Adamson had gone missing while climbing the Ogre II in Pakistan. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Kayakers Complete Greenland to Scotland Challenge

  

  For the better part of the summer we've been following the progress of Olly Hicks and George Bullard, two British adventurers that had undertaken the difficult... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Ultimate Descent - From Everest to the Indian Ocean

  

  In 2011, Sanobabu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tshiri Sherpa completed one of the most difficult and unexpected adventures in recent memory. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Curios Humpback Whale Gets Close to Boat

  

  Having spotted whales in the wild on a couple of occasions, I can tell you that it is a magnificent sight to see them up close. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Columbia is Looking for New Directors of Toughness

  

  Last year, gear manufacturer Columbia set the Internet ablaze when the went in search of two "Directors of Toughness." The position promised to be adventurous,... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2016: Nobu Heads to Everest, Climbers Missing in Pakistan

  

  The fall climbing season is upon us with several expeditions already underway in Nepal, while others begin to ramp up elsewhere. Last week several large teams... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Comprehensive Elephant Census in Africa Brings Sobering News

  

  As someone who has a deep, personal love for Africa and the amazing wildlife that lives there, this story was particularly sad to read. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Norway as Seen by Drone

  Norway has been a regular subject of many of the travel videos I post here on The Adventure Blog, and for good reason. Not only does it have some oft he best... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park

  Zion National Park is home to some of the most outstanding landscapes found anywhere in the American west. It is also home to one of the most spectacular hikes... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Body Glove Barefoot Warrior Water Shoes

  

  We live in a great time for the outdoor industry. Not only is our gear getting better all the time, it is getting more technical and specialized too. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• 100 Years Ago Shackleton's Men Were Rescued From the Ice

  

  Yesterday marked an auspicious day in the annals of exploration. It was exactly 100 years to the day since Ernest Shackleton's men were rescued from the ice in... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 HISTORY, OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Gives Us 20 National Park Leaders Under the Age of 30

  

  As most everyone knows by now, last week the National Park Service celebrated its 100th anniversary. In the days since then, we've seen a lot of celebrations... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Drone's Eye View of Australia's Uluru

  

  If there is one iconic image from Australia's outback that is famous the world over it is probably Uluru. This giant stone monolith rises above the surrounding... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Learn the "Shepherd's Leap" on the Canary Islands

  

  On the hilly slopes of the Canary Islands, the shepherds that once roamed the countryside had to get creative with how they moved across the islands. Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Belgian Adventurer Completes Solo, Unsupported Trek Across Simpson Desert

  

  A couple of weeks back I wrote about Belgian adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke attempt to cross the Simpson Desert in Australia on foot and without the use of a... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 OUTDOORS

• Travel Channel Announces Six-Part Mini-Series Focused on Everest Rescue...

  

  Everest will once again be the center of attention for an upcoming documentary television series set to air this fall. Yesterday, the Travel Channel announced... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 OUTDOORS