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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: Running the Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc with the Nike Elite Trail Team
The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is one of the most well known and challenging endurance races in the world. It takes place each summer in the Alps, with several... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Riding a Fat Bike Up Mt. Washington
At 1917 meters (6288 ft) in height, Mt. Washington – located in New Hampshire – doesn't seem all that intimidating. But outdoor enthusiasts know that this peak ... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: One of Those Days 3 - Skiing with Candide Thovex
I don't post a lot of skiing videos here on The Adventure Blog, so when I do, it has to be special. This one is special. It marks the return of Candide Thovex,... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Under Armour Bluetooth Wireless Earphones
One of the most popular running accessories amongst my friends in recent months has been wireless Bluetooth earphones. Most of us run with our smartphones... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Nanga Parbat Team Reaches Camp 3
If you've been following the unfolding climbing season on Nanga Parbat you already know that the lone remaining team on that mountain has launched a summit bid. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Exploring Undisturbed Places
There are still remote corners of our planet where few people live and the trappings of modern life have yet to extend. It is in these places where we find... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Urban Climber Takes on Tallest Residential Building in the World
James Kingston is a British man who has earned himself a reputation for being a bit of a daredevil by climbing buildings and towers in urban settings, filming... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Osprey Mutant 38 Backpack
Looking for a great lightweight, versatile backpack for your winter adventures? Than look no further than the new Mutant 38 from Osprey, a pack specifically... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Extension of Everest Climbing Permits Clears Another Hurdle
It's no secret that the past couple of years have been tough ones on Everest. In 2014, the season was shut down after an avalanche claimed the lives of 16... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Arctic 2016: North Pole Team Changes Direction, Now Heading South Instead
Back in January I told you about the Race Against Time team, a group of three polar explorers who were planning on skiing to the North Pole from the Russian sid... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Shapes of Winter
Spring is still a month away from arriving here in the Northern Hemisphere, but already winter is fleeting. This video reminds us to take some time to cherish... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Best Hike Takes Us to the Villarrica Traverse in Chile
While I was spending my time snowshoeing and dogsledding in Canada a few weeks back, my friend Rick McCharles, who runs BestHike.com, was returning home from a... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Beartooth is a New Communication Device for the Backcountry
Looking for a new way to communicate while traveling in remote places? Then check out the newly revealed Beartooth, a device that creates its own cell phone... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Link Sar - A Remote Peak in Pakistan
Last summer, climbers Andy Houseman and Jon Griffith traveled to the Karakoram in Pakistan to attempt a 7041 meter (23,100 ft) unclimbed peak known as Link Sar. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Summit Push Begins on Nanga Parbat
It seems that the time is now no Nagna Parbat, one of two 8000 meter peaks that remain unclimbed during the winter season. A team of international climbers... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Yosemite's Annual Firefall Caught on Film
Each year in February, the sun hits the upper portion of Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park, illuminating it with a golden glow that makes it look like... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Epic Speedriding Through the Alps
We've seen some good speedriding videos in the past, but it has been awhile since we've come across anything like this one. What's speedriding? Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Kayaking with Whales in Maui
Shot just a few weeks back, this video takes us to Maui in Hawaii to go kayaking with whales. The footage was shot with a GoPro camera, and shows just how... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Big Agnes Meaden Down Jacket
When you travel to a cold weather destination you quickly learn the value of having good gear. Recently, while visiting Quebec, Canada, the temperatures dipped... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS -
Explorers Discover Legendary Boiling River in the Amazon
Need proof that we still don't know as much about our own planet as we think we do? Than look no further than this story about a team of researchers that... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 OUTDOORS
