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• Summer Climbs 2015: Teams Pull the Plug on K2 Expeditions

  

  It has been a busy and eventful week on the big mountains in Pakistan. When I last posted an update a number of teams were getting ready to make summit pushes o... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Life Above 5000 Feet

  Shot in western Colorado and parts of Utah, this video captures some of the most spectacular timelapse imagery you could ever hope to see. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Tour De France 2015: Chris Froome Claims Second Tour Victory

  

  The 2015 Tour de France came to an end yesterday on the streets of Paris, where the peloton arrived after three weeks of racing, covering more than 3000 km in... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Best of the Tour De France - Stages 8 - 14

  With GoPro cameras attached to their bikes, the riders on this year's Tour de France are providing us with some unprecedented footage from out on the road. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Summer Climbs 2015: Summit Push Begins on K2!

  

  It has been a long, and difficult, week in the big mountains of Pakistan, but it appears that the patience and persistence of the climbers may be about to pay... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Tour De France 2015: Van Garderen Exits Race, Froome Tightens Grip on Maillot...

  

  With the second rest day now behind us, and the Alps taking center stage, the Tour de France continues to race towards the finish line in Paris. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Ueli Steck Attempting 82 Peaks in 80 Days

  

  It has been awhile since we've heard anything out of Ueli Steck, the Swiss climber who never ceases to amaze with it daring mountain expeditions. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Summer Climbs 2015: Update on Broad Peak Avalanche

  

  On Monday I posted the news that an avalanche had claimed the life of a climber on Broad Peak, and injured at least two others. At the time, the story was... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Conrad Anker and David Lama Complete New Route in Zion National Park

  25 years ago, climbing legend Conrad Anker attempted a new route in Zion National Park, and while partially successful, he was unable to complete his intended... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Official Trailer for Meru

  Back in 2008, Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk traveled to northern India to climb the infamous Shark Fin on Mt. Meru. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Off to Colorado on Assignment

  

  I'm hitting the road again tomorrow and will be gone through the end of the week. I'm off to Grand Junction, Colorado on assignment for a magazine article I'll... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Chaco Outcross Evo 2 Shoes

  

  As mentioned last week when I reviewed the excellent Yura hiking shoes from ECCO, Alaska was a great place to test new gear. The varied terrain, weather, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Beautiful Timelapse From the Alps

  Tomorrow is a rest day in the Tour de France, and after that the big mountains of the Alps will test the riders at long last. To get an idea of what the... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Tour De France 2015: Things Get Testy Out on the Road

  

  We have now entered the final week of the 2015 Tour de France, and at this point it looks like it will be nearly impossible for anyone to catch Chris Froome. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Summer Climbs 2015: Avalanche on Broad Peak Leaves One Climber Missing, Two...

  

  There is a breaking story coming out of Pakistan this morning that indicates that there has been an avalanche on Broad Peak that has left one climber missing an... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: ECCO Yura GTX Light Hiking Shoes

  

  My recent trip to Alaska turned out to be a good opportunity to put some new gear to the test. After all, the terrain there is perfect for hiking and biking, an... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Bird's-Eye View of Iceland

  We'll wrap up the week with this stunning video that provides some striking imagery from Iceland. It features wonderful shots of the lakes, mountains, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Summer Climbs 2015: Summits on Gasherbrum II, More to Come

  

  The first summits of the summer season have occurred on the Gasherbrum Massif in Pakistan, with potentially more to come today. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: GoPro Cameras Capture the Best of the Tour De France

  Ever wonder what it is like to ride in the peloton of the Tour de France? Than check out this video from GoPro that captures video from the race unlike any... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 OUTDOORS

• Adventurers to Spend a Year in the Wilderness to Stop Mining

  

  Remember Dave and Amy Freeman? They're the couple that were named National Geographic Adventurers of the Year back in 2014 for their 11,000+ mile (17,700 km)... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 OUTDOORS