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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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Off to the Adirondacks!
A few weeks back when I traveled to Alaska for a week I mentioned that it was the start of a string of travel for me that would extend through the summer and... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Hillary Clinton Wants to Expand Outdoor Opportunities with "American Parks...
I don't wade into the world of politics all that often, but on occasion there are some stories that are likely to be of interest to outdoor enthusiasts and... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Summer Travel: Outside Takes Us Beyond the National Parks
Everyone knows that America's National Parks are amazing destinations, but those 59 places aren't the only great places to visit inside the U.S. national park... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing the Hillary Step on Everest
During the spring Himalayan climbing season this year there was a lot of talk about the Hillary Step on Everest, and whether or not it has been effected by the... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Iceland's Northern Lights in Timelapse
Just when you thought Iceland's landscapes couldn't get any more beautiful, nature illuminates them with the Northern Lights, giving them an otherworldly look... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Ready For a Life Change? Why Not Paddle the Mississippi River?
Are you ready to make a major change in your life, but need a little push to get you going in the right direction? Than you'll be interested in the Exploring... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Aleksander Doba Abandons Third Atlantic Crossing
In April of this year I told you that Polish long distance kayaker Aleksander Doba was planning to attempt a third crossing of the Atlantic Ocean under his own... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Karakoram 2016: K2 Ramps Up, Nanga Parbat Reopens
The spring Himalayan climbing season is over, and the teams of climbers that made it one of the most successful in recent memory have departed Nepal for home. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
On the Road Again!
Just another quick note to regular readers today to let everyone know that The Adventure Blog won't be updated for the rest of the week. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Introducing the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride 2016
Looking for a good cycling challenge and a fun adventure for 2016? Why not join the RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride held in Australia each year. Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Climber Sets New Record for Climbing Seven Summits
Climbing the Seven Summits remains quite a milestone in the world of outdoor adventure, but those hoping to do so in record time now have an impressive new... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mammut's #Project360 Goes to the Summit of Mt. Everest
We've covered Mammut's #Project360 a couple of times in the past. That's the outdoor gear manufacturer's attempt to bring some of the world's most iconic peaks... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
How Ski Mountaineer Kit Deslauriers Came to Support the Himalayan Stove Project
Last fall, ski mountaineer Kit Deslauriers was in Nepal to climb the 8485-meter (27,838 feet) Makalu when she became ill with High Altitude Cerebral Edema... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Woman Climbs Seven Summits, Films Journey on an iPhone
National Geographic Emerging Explorer Wasfia Nazarene recently became the first woman from Bangladesh to climb each of the Seven Summits. That alone is a... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Stunning Base Jumping Video in Norway
This video is equal parts stunning landscapes from Norway and adrenaline rush with base jumping footage as well. It starts off showing us some great images... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Japanese Polar Explorer Yasu Ogita Completes Canada to Greenland Expedition
Way back in March I told you about Japanese polar explorer Yasunaga Ogita's plans to ski from northern Canada to Greenland across the frozen sea ice of the... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: ECOXGEAR EcoCarbon Rugged Bluetooth Speaker
The ruggedized Bluetooth speaker market continues to become an increasingly crowded one. A few years ago there were only a few options available for shoppers,... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Melissa Arnot Becomes First American Woman to Summit Everest Without Oxygen
Amongst the very busy Everest climbing season that just wrapped up there were a number of impressive individual accomplishments. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Biking and Packrafting Across Mongolia
What happens when three friends travel to Mongolia to mountain bike and packraft through the remote western region of that country? Why, they discover more... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: A World Record for the Longest Slackline Ever!
Last month, slackliners Nathan Paulin and Danny Menšík traveled to Aiglun, France to attempt a new world record for the longest slackline ever. In this case,... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 OUTDOORS
