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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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Gear Closet: Leki Corklite Trekking Poles
As someone who has been fortunate enough to have gone hiking in some of the most remote corners of the world, I have come to appreciate the benefits of using a... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner Announced
The U.K.'s Natural History Museum has announced the winners of the 2015 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, and as you might expect the entries were... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
GoPro Wants to Pay You for Your Video
Between the GoPro action cameras and the proliferation of drones, adventure filmmaking has exploded over the past few years. It has gotten to the point that we... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Hillary and Tenzing - Everest and After
I came across this fascinating documentary while surfing around YouTube. It is an hour-long film that chronicles the first ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Autumn in Vermont by Drone
Want to know why filmmakers love drones so much? Then take a look at this short video which captures the spectacular fall colors of Vermont in a wonderful... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Frank and the Tower
Wyoming's Devils Tower is beyond a doubt one of the most well known landmarks in the western U.S., if not the world. rising 5112 feet (1558 meters), it strikes... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
An Uncontacted Tribe is Emerging From the Amazon in Peru
Over the years I've covered a few stories about uncontacted tribes still living in the Amazon Rainforest. These small groups of indigenous people have been... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
2015 Has Been A Difficult Year for Mountaineering
If you follow this blog with any regularity, you probably already know that 2015 has been a tough year for mountaineering expeditions. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Seven Days of Autumn in Colorado
Just when you thought the mountain landscapes of Colorado couldn't get any more beautiful, autumn arrives. This video takes us on a visual tour of the Centennia... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: West on Deerfoot with Leon McCarron and Alastair Humphreys
A few years back, British adventurers Leon McCarron and Alastair Humphreys make an epic journey on foot through the Empty Quarter on the Arabian Peninsula. Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: UCO Pika and Alki Lanterns
Lighting solutions for camping and backpacking excursions continue to become more sophisticated and useful. Gone are the days of fumbling around for a light,... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Kiwi Adventurer Plans To Row From Singapore to New Zealand
Kiwi adventurer Grant "Axe" Rawlinson has quite an adventurous resume. Not only has he climbed numerous peaks from around the world – including Everest – he... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Polish Team Plans to Bike the Length of the Amazon
A team of Polish adventurers has just set off on what promises to be a challenging and very interesting expedition to follow. Brothers Dawid Andres and Hubert... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Sherpa: Trouble on Everest Trailer
A new film called Sherpa: Trouble on Everest promises to give viewers a look at the demands and challenges that the Sherpa people face when leading expeditions... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
The Latest Challenge for Nepal? Major Fuel Shortages
The challenges to Nepal's recovery continue to mount. Following the April 25 earthquake, the country has struggled to rebuild its infrastructure, efficiently... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Never Stop with Jimmy Chin
Jimmy Chin has been a North Face sponsored athlete for years, and in this video produced by the gear company we get a chance to learn a bit more about what make... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Sarah Outen Arrives in Montreal, Won't Row Atlantic Ocean Again
Last week I posted the news that round-the-world adventurer Sarah Outen had been forced to abandon her attempt to row solo across the North Atlantic due to an... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2015: It's Over On Everest and Dhaulagiri
The fall 2015 Himalayan climbing season continues to unfold, even while I was off connecting with other outdoor bloggers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Read more
Posted on 12 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Kilimanjaro Revealed - Been There
I may be on my way to Jackson Hole for the Outdoor Blogger Summit and SHIFT Festival today, but I wanted to share the final Kilimanjaro video from Tusker Trail. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2015 OUTDOORS -
Heading to Outdoor Blogger Summit and SHIFT Conference
Just a quick note to let everyone know that there won't be many updates to The Adventure Blog for the rest of the week. I'm on my way to Jackson Hole, Wyoming t... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2015 OUTDOORS
