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• Bora Bora Bound!

  

  I know I've only just returned from South Dakota, but I'm already hitting the road again tomorrow, this time for an actually vacation/honeymoon. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2015: More Teams Heading into the Mountains, China Rejects Climbin...

  

  Yesterday we noted that the the fall climbing season was ramping up nicely in the Himalaya with teams now starting to arrive in Kathmandu, and some already... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 OUTDOORS

• Exploring 10 Myths About Everest

  

  As we draw closer to the release of the Everest film on September 18, the tallest peak in the world is likely to be the subject of much discussion once again. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Exploring Alaska by Inflatable Kayak

  In the spring of 2014, a trio of adventurers set off to explore the Tatshenshini River in Alaska by inflatable kayak. They spent 12 days in a remote wilderness... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Close Encounter with a Grizzly Bear

  I think most of us agree that we don't really want to come across an aggressive grizzly bear while out in the wild. While its true that these creatures are... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Back From South Dakota!

  

  As you can probably tell by the resumption of updates here at The Adventure Blog today that I have returned from my trip to South Dakota. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2015: Teams En Route to Base Camps

  

  The fall climbing season in the Himalaya is set to begin as teams have now begun to arrive in Nepal, and are already making their way out to their respective... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Mt. McKinley Officially Renamed Denali

  

  Yesterday, President Obama announced that he would use his executive powers to rename the tallest mountain in North America back to its original Inuit name of... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• On the Road: Heading to South Dakota

  

  The Adventure Blog will see a bit of down time over the next few days as I am headed to South Dakota on assignment. While there, I'll be exploring a state that ... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Earth Porn - Forests and Mountains

  This video is filled with images of the things we love – namely snowcapped mountains and lush forests. What more do you need to know beyond that? It is two... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2015: Everest Officially Reopens

  

  Last we received word that Ice Doctors has arrived in Everest Base Camp to begin fixing the route through the Khumbu Icefall ahead of the arrival of fall... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Azerbaijan - The Land of Fire

  Azerbaijan is not a country that most people consider visiting when escaping on their holidays. Those people are not adventure travelers however, and judging... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Mountaineer Beck Weathers Reflects on Everest

  

  If you've read the book Into Thin Air, or know about the events that took place on Everest back 1996, the name Beck Weathers is one that you're no doubt familia... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Spaciousness in the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania

  Need a little break from the challenges of a tough day? Feeling like you could use an escape to the mountains? If you're unable to actually head out yourself... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Ice Climbing in Montana with Conrad Anker and Kris Erickson

  One of the more beautiful and thoughtful climbing videos I've seen in sometime, this short film takes us to the backcountry of Montana where Conrad Anker and... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Movement Afoot to Reclaim Glen Canyon in Utah

  

  Over the past few years there has been a number of successful attempts to remove dams on some of the larger rivers in the American west. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Two Climbers Die in Fall Inside Grand Teton National Park

  

  Two female climbers fell to their death while climbing inside Grand Teton National Park over the weekend as a strange, and tragic, summer season continues... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Columbia Sportswear Wants to Pay You to Test Gear

  

  Do you love being outdoors? Do you enjoy trying out new gear? If so, than Columbia just might be looking for you. The gear company is looking for two Directors... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Beautiful Azores in 4K

  Want to end the week with a beautiful escape to someplace lovely? Than this short video ought to do the trick. It features timelapse imagery from the Azores tha... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 OUTDOORS

• Swiss Mountain Runner Bags Five Peaks in Record Time

  

  Swiss mountain runner Andreas Steindl has set an impressive new record in the Alps. A few days back, the 26-year old endurance athlete and mountaineer managed t... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 OUTDOORS