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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: Paragliding with the Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis (aka the Northern Lights) are one of the most spectacularly beautiful natural phenomenons in the world. Lighting up the night sky in a... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Enevu CUBE Utility and Mood Lights
One of the most interesting and fun trends in outdoor gear over the past year or so is the increasing number of lighting options that are coming our way from a... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Nanga Parbat Teams Prep For Blizzard
What a difference a week can make. Last week at this time, several teams on Nanga Parbat were working to put themselves in a position to make a summit push. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Jimmy Chin Talks Risk and Responsibility in Climbing
Last week I posted a video from the Nat Geo Live series that feature photographer/climber Jimmy Chin and filmmaker Elizabeth "Chai" Vasarhelyi talking about... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Polar Exploration Community Responds to the Death of Henry Worsley
As you can imagine, the community of polar explorers that have visited the North and South Pole is an extremely small, and close knit one. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Beautiful Mountain Vistas
Shot mostly in Canada, Oregon, and California (with a brief visit to the Himalaya) this video is three minutes of pure eye-candy. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2015: Running Out of Time
Following the sad news of the passing of Henry Worsley yesterday, there are still two teams out on the ice in the Antarctic, struggling to reach their respectiv... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: High Spirits in Nepal - Climbing Lunag Ri with David Lama and Conrad Anker
This past November, David Lama and Conrad Anker – two of the top mountaineers in the world – traveled to Nepal to attempt the first ascent of Lunag Ri, a 6907... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: An Arctic Timelapse
Shot in the Arctic region of Finland, this video captures some of the stunning landscapes and scenery from that part of the world in a beautiful timelapse... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Vote for the 2016 Nat Geo Adventurers of the Year
Even though the official slate of National Geographic's 2016 Adventurers of the Year were announced back in November, there is still one prize left up for grabs. Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: 5.11 Tactical Taclite Anorak Jacket
This past weekend was an interesting one where I live. While we weren't caught up in the massive blizzard that hit the East Coast, we did catch the edge of the... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Summit Bid Denied, Another Team Departs Nanga Parbat
Heading into this past weekend we were keeping a close eye on the proceedings on Nanga Parbat, where the first summit bid of the winter was underway. Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2015: British Explorer Henry Worsley Dies Following Evacuation From...
There is very sad news to report from Punta Arenas, Chile today. British polar explorer Henry Worsley has passed away from exhaustion and other ailments as a... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: 4 Hours - A Timelapse of Iceland's Winter Days
During the winter, Iceland receives just four hours of daylight each day, which makes it difficult to enjoy the snow covered landscapes to any degree. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Taking Flight Over Moab
This beautiful video takes us high above the rocky landscapes of Moab, Utah where eight different disciplines of flight (proximity flying, wingsuits,... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: BMX Bike Tricks Like Nothing You've Seen Before
Think you've seen some riders do some impressive things on a bike in the past? Well, be prepared to see somethings you've never seen before. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Climb to the Summit of Mont Blanc with Google Street View
Over the years Google Street View has continued to expand, taking us from the familiar avenues of our hometowns to such iconic locations as Machu Picchu in Peru... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Revol and Mackiewicz at 7200 Meters on Nanga Parbat
Over the past week, we've been watching the events unfold on Nanga Parbat very closely, mostly because the weather is reportedly good right now and one of the... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Scenes From Machu Picchu
One of the most spectacular displays of ancient architecture found anywhere in the world, the mountain fortress of Machu Picchu needs little introduction. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Flying a Drone Through a Crevasse
There is no question that personal drones have been one of the real game changers for filmmakers over the past few years, but now these small flying machines ar... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 OUTDOORS
