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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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Mammut's #Project360 Takes Us Up Iconic Mountains Without Ever Leaving Home
An ambitious new undertaking from Mammut is giving armchair mountaineers an opportunity to climb some of the most iconic mountains in the world without ever... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Mudslides Claim 30 Lives in Nepal
The monsoon season has brought yet another tragedy to the beleaguered people of Nepal. Yesterday, heavy rains caused massive mudslides near Pokhara, which cause... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Summer Climbs 2015: More Teams Depart the Karakoram, Success Elsewhere
The long and difficult summer climbing season in Pakistan looks like it may be truly finished now. Earlier in the week numerous teams announced their... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding
I hate to admit it, but I have yet to try stand-up paddleboarding. I know that it is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports around, and it looks like a lot o... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Hidden Beauty of Slovakia
Eastern Europe is filled with some of the most breathtaking landscapes that you could ever hope to see, although many of them are unknown to outsiders. This... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Nepal Reopens Annapurna Circuit
One of the best trekking routes in the world has reopened in Nepal after being closed for the past three months following the devastating earthquake on April 25. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Best of the Tour De France - Stages 15 - 21
Return to the roads of France one final time with GoPro, which brought us some amazing footage from this year's Tour de France thanks to bike mounted cameras. Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Summer Climbs 2015: Controversy Brewing in the Mountains
There isn't much new to report in terms of the movements of the teams in Pakistan. Most have either left Base Camp for the return home, or are preparing to do s... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: An Awesome Kilimanjaro Montage Video
My friends at Tusker Trail – who I climbed Kilimanjaro with back in February – shared this great video on their social media outlets. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trailer for Teton Gravity Research's Paradise Waits
Do the dog days of summer have you yearning for a bit of cooler weather? Are you counting the days until the first snowfall? Than Teton Gravity Research is... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Summer Climbs 2015: 6 Summits Challenge Team Awaits Opportunity on Broad Peak
I've written about Nick Cienski and his 6 Summits Challenge a couple of times in recent months. In case you're not familiar with the expedition, Nick has set a... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Poumaka with Mike Libecki and Angie Payne
This past February, climbers Mike Libecki and Angie Payne spent 16 days climbing a 1500-foot (458 meter) rock spire known as Poumaka. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
The 2015 Badwater Ultramarathon is Underway
The 2015 edition of the Badwater Ultramarathon got underway yesterday with 90 runners setting out from the tiny town of Badwater in Death Valley. Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Lose Yourself in Nature and Adventure
This video is a reminder to all of us of the importance of getting outside, communing with nature, and finding our own adventures, wherever they might take us. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Biking Down a Bobsled Run
Mountain bikers are certainly adaptable if nothing else. Case in point, in this video a pair of riders race down an old bobsled track on Mt. Trebevic near... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Get Fresh Gear Delivered to Your Door with BivySak.com
Who amongst us doesn't love getting new gear? There is nothing quite so satisfying for an outdoor enthusiast than getting new equipment for use on our... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Summer Climbs 2015: More Teams Depart K2, Summit Push on Broad Peak Thwarted,...
The summer climbing season in Pakistan is quickly coming to an end as numerous teams prepare to depart their Base Camps for the long trek home. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Seven Summits Mountaineer Richard Bass Passes Away at the Age of 85
Richard Bass, the first man to climb the Seven Summits, has passed away at the age of 85. He, along with his friend Frank Wells, came up with the idea of... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Video: More Beautiful Drone Footage From Iceland
Just in case you need further prodding to visit Iceland, this video may help in that regard. It features more stunning landscapes captured by a DJI Inspire dron... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Fishpond Westwater Carry-On Duffle
Duffle bags have been a staple of adventure travel since before it was even deemed a category. For decades climbers, explorers, and hunters have carried... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 OUTDOORS
