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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: Riding Whistler's Mountain Bike Trails on Cyclocross Bike
We've seen some epic mountain bike videos over the years here on The Adventure Blog. We've even seen some set in Whistler, Canada before. But this one is a... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Gear Review: goTenna Personal Communications System
One of the biggest challenges we face while traveling in the backcountry is how to stay in touch with our companions in a place that has unreliable or completel... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Outside Probes False South Pole Ski Record Claims
Last January the world of outdoor adventure and exploration was shocked to learn that a little-known German Antarctic skier had set a new record for covering th... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Hiking Europe's E5 Trail
The E5 trail in Europe runs for more than 3200 km (1988 miles), starting from the Atlantic Coast in Britany and stretching across parts of France, Switzerland,... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Making of Meru
Earlier this year, the acclaimed climbing film Meru was released, giving us an incredible look at two expeditions by Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Adventure Highlights From 2015
Now that 2015 is squarely behind us, we can look back at the year that has passed an think about some of the amazing adventures that took place over the course... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
100 Reasons Why the U.S. National Parks Are Still Amazing
As you may already know, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of America's National Park Service. Over the course of the year, there will be a number of celebration... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: Summit Push Underway on Nanga Parbat
The weather conditions on Nanga Parbat seem surprisingly good for this time of year. That has given hope to the four remaining teams hoping to complete the firs... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Into the West - North America
Take a two-and-a-half minute journey through western Canada, into the Pacific Northwest in America, and south to Mexico's desert in this short video that is... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trailer for Death Valley Trek - The First Unsupported Crossing of Death...
Back in October of 2015, Belgian adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke set out to complete the first ever solo and unsupported expedition across Death Valley on foot. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Scientists Discover Massive Canyon in Antarctica
It is fascinating to me how much we are still learning about our own planet. It seems that despite the fact that we are sending space probes and rovers to... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
DVD Review: Everest Combo Pack
It isn't often that we get a mountaineering film on the big screen in our local theaters, but that is exactly what we got last September when Universal Studios... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Will Everest Be Empty This Year?
The past two years have been very difficult on Everest, with only a single summit from the South Side in Nepal during that time period. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddleboarder Has a Close Encounter with a Whale
We've seen some close encounters with wildlife in some of the videos I've posted in the past, but this one just might be the most impressive of all. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Dani Arnold Sets the Speed Record on the Matterhorn
Alpinist Dani Arnold is known for going fast and light in the mountains. In this video, we tag along with him as he sets out to break the speed record – held... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2016: A Team Departs Nanga Parbat
The biggest story of the winter climbing season is of course the on going efforts on Nanga Parbat, where multiple teams are attempting to become the first... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Reminder: Last Chance to Win a Copy of Everest
Just a quick reminder as we start the new week. Today is the last day to enter to win a copy of the Hollywood blockbuster Everest. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2015: Another Team at the Pole, Worsley Heads Downhill at Last
It has been another couple of busy days in Antarctica, where the remaining teams continue to press ahead with their expeditions. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Two-Minute Journey Through Beautiful South Australia
If you're looking for an escape to some place exotic, but just don't have the time to get away at the moment, perhaps this video from National Geographic can... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2016 OUTDOORS -
Video: Kayaking an Uncharted River in Papua New Guinea
Yesterday we had a great video that showed us what it is like to paddle through remote Iceland. Today we travel to a different part of the world to explore an... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2016 OUTDOORS
