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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Grand Canyon Paddlers Return to a World Changed by Coronavirus
Over the past week or so, I've shared a couple of stories about adventurers and explorers who went off the grid for awhile, only to return to a world that had... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Fell Running with Trail Runner Ricky Gates
In the U.K., fell running involves heading out into the hills and mountains to take to the trails that are found in the remote places there. It is an ancient... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Climb El Cap in Under Two Hours
Back in June of 2018, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell stunned the world when they completed a speed ascent of El Capitan in record time. The two men were able t... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Outdoor Brands Contribute to the Fight Against COVID-19
For the past week or so, I've been receiving regular press releases and updates from friends across the outdoor industry with news about how a variety of... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Virtual Athletic Events to Keep You Occupied in Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp on a lot of our plans for the year and kept us locked in place at home while we wait for things to improve. That has led t... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Two Citizen Scientists Overwintered in the Arctic But Can’t Come Home Yet
Two dedicated citizen-scientists are nearing the end of a very long and difficult winter in the high arctic of Norway. After spending months living in a remote... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Stunning Landscapes and Night Skies of the Atacama Desert
Chile's Atacama Desert holds the distinction of being the driest place on the planet, with some areas not receiving any rainfall in recorded history. But, the... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: An Epic Transalp Speed Attempt on Skis
Almost exactly one year ago, mountain athlete Benedikt Böhm embarked on an attempt to set a new speed record for skiing across the Alps between Ruhpolding in... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Shameless Plug: Facing Your Fears by Don Mann and Your’s Truly
I try to keep the self-promotion somewhat to a minimum here at The Adventure Blog, but on occasion I do link out to other projects that I'm working on or... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Simple Guidelines for Outdoor Adventure in the Age of the Coronavirus
There is no question that the coronavirus has upended our lives and has put things a little off kilter. Right now, businesses around the world are closed in... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Mike Horn Talks Polar Expeditions and Climate Change with Outdoor Journal
This past fall we followed one of the most difficult, dangerous, and awe-inspiring expeditions in recent memory. That's when Swiss explorer Mike Horn and... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Unbreakable — The Story of the 2010 Western States Ultra
If you're looking for something inspiring, uplifting, and entertaining to watch this weekend, this video ought to do the trick. It is the entire film... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Yet Another Land Rover Defender Review
If you're like me, and you still haven't gotten enough coverage of the 2020 Land Rover Defender, then you're in luck. I 've uncovered yet another video review o... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Quickies: Keen Gives Away 100,000 Pairs of Shoes, Funny Adventure...
My "Adventure Quickies" post is suppose to be a weekly round-up of stories that I haven't had time or space to cover elsewhere on the blog. Considering the... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Backpacker Names Editor’s Choice for Best New Gear of 2020
One of the best places to be right now is in the great outdoors, provided you're keeping yourself safely distanced from others. The fresh air and warm sun is... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Nat Geo Photographer Finds a Changed World Upon Return From South Georgia Island
It has been a strange and difficult few weeks as many of us have come face to face with a global pandemic for the very first time. We've watched in... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Testing the New Land Rover Defender in Namibia
If yesterday's review video of the new Land Rover Defender was a bit too whimsical for you, than perhaps his one will be more to your liking. This time, we hea... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Kühl Silencr Pant Review
For years I've been hearing about a company called Kühl from some good friends who swear by the outdoor apparel it makes. Based on their first-hand accounts of... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Is It Safe to Go Outside During the Pandemic? GearJunkie Investigates!
News of the coronavirus pandemic has dominated our airwaves, websites, and Internet forums for the past couple of weeks. Heck, most of the stories I've posted... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 OUTDOORS -
Nepal Airlifting Foreign Trekkers From Everest Region, Sending Them Home
After closing Everest for the spring 2020 climbing season, then shutting down all trekking activity a few days back, the government in Nepal is now working on... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2020 OUTDOORS