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• Himalaya 2015: Nepal is the Outdoor Industry at Its Finest

  

  It has been more than two weeks since the tragic earthquake rattled Nepal, claiming the lives of thousands of people and shattering an already fragile... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climate Change and the Prospects of an Optimistic Future

  I'll end the week with this video, which features not only a series of stunning shots from a variety of locations around the globe, but climate scientist Richar... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Earth in Motion

  This beautiful video uses timelapse images to capture all of the motion that is taking place around us, even if we don't happen to notice it. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Casting Call: Want to Be on a New Adventure Television Show?

  

  A "major cable network" has put out a casting call for a new television show that is going into production soon, and it is looking for adventurous people to tak... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Adventures in Egypt: Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Luxor - the Other Ancient Wonders

  

  As I mentioned in a previous post, the most iconic symbol of Egypt is without a doubt the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Who amongst us hasn't been memorized by... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• New Speed Records Set on Matterhorn and Half Dome

  

  Continuing my attempt to catch up on some of the bigger adventure stories that took place while I was away, I have details on attempts at speed records on two o... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Drifting Through Iceland

  Iceland is a destination that seems to inspire amazing videos, and this one is no exception. It takes us on a timelapse journey across the breathtaking... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Riding a Via Ferrata on a Mountain Bike

  If you know what a "via ferrata" is, you probably also know that they can be incredibly dangerous hikes in the mountains of Europe. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• 80-Year Old Adventurer Will Paddle the Mississippi River From Source to Sea

  

  Dale Sanders is proof that age is just a number, and you're never too old for a grand adventure. The 80-year old "gray bearded adventurer" will soon set off on ... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• NASA-Developed Technology is Helping Save Lives in Nepal

  

  After all of the heartache and tragedy that has come out of Nepal over the past week and a half, yesterday we finally got a bit of good news. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Freya Hoffmeister Completes Circumnavigation of South America by Kayak

  

  One of the major events that took place in the world of adventure while I was away in Egypt was Freya Hoffmeister's completion of her attempt to circumnavigate... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: On Top of Everest

  Since there won't be any climbers going to the summit of Everest his year, I thought it might be appropriate to post this video so we can all go their virtually. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking Through an Abandoned Mine

  Ready for a dose of adrenaline? If you haven't been getting your daily allotted amount while I was away, this video will help you to catch up. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Dutch Explorers Go Missing in the Arctic

  

  Nepal wasn't the only source of tragedy while I was away. Two polar explorers have also gone missing in the Arctic, where they were conducting research on the... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• The Road Ahead for Nepal

  

  While I was away in Egypt, the major international story of note was of course the devastating earthquake in Nepal. While this event obviously occurred more tha... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Back From Egypt!

  

  I am happy to say that I am back from Egypt and ready to resume a normal posting schedule here at The Adventure Blog. My trip was a fantastic one, filled with... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 OUTDOORS

• Adventures in Egypt: The Great Pyramid of Giza

  

  One of the biggest draws in all of Egypt is without a doubt the Great Pyramid at Giza. This spectacular monument that overlooks Cairo is one of the most famous... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 OUTDOORS

• Adventures in Egypt: Quiet and Calm in Cairo

  

  Egypt is a country that has always held a certain mystique amongst travelers. In fact, you could make an argument that it was actually the world's first... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Journey to Antarctica

  Antarctica is the most remote destinations on the planet, so most of us never get a chance to go there. But in December of 2014 and January of 2015, filmmaker... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 OUTDOORS

• Video: Rey Del Rio Waterfall World Championships - Kayaking Competition at Its...

  Kayaking competitions are nothing new, nor is paddling over massive waterfalls. We've certainly seen both over the years. But when you combine the two, you get... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 OUTDOORS