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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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The Cost of Climbing Everest: 2015 Edition
Whenever I discuss an expedition to Mt. Everest with someone who doesn't know much about mountaineering, I find that they are always surprised by two things. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Urban Mountain Biking in San Francisco
Here's a cool video that should inspire more of us to get out and ride more regularly. It follows Karl Johnson, an engineer at Mission Motors in San Francisco,... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Visit to Arctic Norway
This video captures the stunning landscapes of arctic Norway in timelapse, giving viewers an opportunity to truly appreciate this breathtaking part of the world. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Highlining the Vajolet Towers in Italy
This video comes our way courtesy of EpicTV and features mountain athlete Hayley Ashburn as she travels to the Vajolet Towers in Italy to make one of the... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Dave Cornthwaite Launches Project Origin - Smaller, Shorter Adventures for a Goo...
Because he doesn't already have enough things to keep him busy, British adventurer Dave Cornthwaite has launched a new adventurous endeavor designed to not... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2014-2015: Lonnie Dupre is in Alaska
As I write this, winter is now officially just six days away from starting. That means, a number of climbers are preparing to depart to the Karakoram and... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2014: Frédérick at the Pole of Inaccessibility!
The 2014 Antarctic season is far from over, but one polar explorer wrapped up his journey earlier today by reaching a goal that had eluded him for days. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The First Ascent of K6 West
This remarkable short film takes us on a journey into the Karakoram of Pakistan, where a team of climbers sets out to climb K6 from the Western Route. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2014: Denis Urubko Talks K2 in Winter Prior to Departure to China
In just a couple of short weeks the 2014-2015 winter climbing season will get underway in the Himalaya, Karakoram, and beyond. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Take a Timelapse Cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula
Most of us won't have the opportunity to visit Antartica ourselves, so we have to find alternate means of visiting that incredibly beautiful place. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2014: Frédérick on the Move, POI Still Out of Reach
Just another quick update from the Antarctic today, where Frédérick Dion continues to struggle on his final approach to the Pole of Inaccessibility. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: BASE Jumper Completes First Wingsuit High-Five
Wingsuit pilots continue to come up with some great stunts to add to their repertoire. In this video, we see one complete the first flying high-five in an effor... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Portrait of New Zealand
If you still haven't had your fill of great videos showing the amazing landscapes of New Zealand, then check this five-minute short-film out. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Night Watchman - An Adventure Photographer in Whistler
This wonderful video follows photographer David McColm as he travels into the backcountry near Whistler, British Columbia to capture some fantastic shots of... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Camelbak Forge
Do you have a coffee-loving adventurer on your shopping list this holiday season? If so, you might want to consider picking up a Forge travel mug from... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2014: Tractor Girl at the Pole, Frederick Still Stalking the POI
It has been another couple of busy days in Antarctica, where the teams are pressing ahead with their expeditions, despite conditions continuing to be challengin... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
ExWeb Mountaineering Round Table Part 2: Cameras, Video, and Staying Powered Up
Explorers Web has posted the second part of their technology round table, in which they discuss how some of the top mountaineers and explorers in the world... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: 10 Days in Iceland
What do you do when you have ten extra days of vacation time that you need to burn? If you're Atle and Ingeborg, the young couple who made this short film, you... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Eagle Hunters of Mongolia
I came across this video while reading the Adventure Journal yesterday, and thought it was incredibly compelling. It is just two minutes in length, but manages... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 OUTDOORS -
Victorinox Creates the Perfect Watch for Adventurers
Outdoor adventurers and explorers looking for the perfect timepiece to accompany them on their next adventure will definitely want to checkout the I.N.O.X from... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 OUTDOORS