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• The Adventure Podcast Episode 96: Gore-Tex Explained, Colin O’Brady Vs. Nat...

  After an interview-only episode of The Adventure Podcast last week, there was a lot of ground to cover in this week's show. Our big topics included a deep-dive... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Gear Junkie Picks the Best Down Jackets of 2020

  Yesterday we saw a run-down of the best sleeping bags that are currently on the market, with some good options for staying warm and getting a good night's... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2020: Everest Teams Join Forces — For Now

  The next few days promise to be interesting ones on the South Side of Mt. Everest in Nepal. That's where two teams have now launched a summit bid, while a lone... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Birdwatching with FARC in the Rainforests of Colombia

  Back in 2004, Colombian wildlife guide Diego Calderón was birdwatching in the rainforest when he was captured and kidnapped by members of FARC. The Revolutionar... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking Cappadocia, Turkey

  Cappadocia, Turkey is a place that is well known for its unique landscapes and environment, drawing in thousands of travelers on an annual basis. Up until now,... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Dakine Reverb GTX Infinium Jacket Review

  Way back in the late fall I received a new jacket to test from Dakine, a company I am more likely to associate with backpacks rather than apparel. When I took... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Popular Mechanics Picks the Best Sleeping Bags for 2020

  There is no question that one of the most important pieces of gear that you'll own as an outdoor enthusiast is a good sleeping bag. After all, if you plan on... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2020: Txikon Begins Summit Push on Everest

  The winter climbing season in the Himalaya is quickly coming to a head. After weeks of preparation, planning, and acclimatization, it now appears that the entir... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Setting a New Speed Record on Dhaulagiri VII in Nepal

  At 7246 meters (23,763 ft), Dhaulagiri VII in northern Nepal is an impressive peak that seldom gets any attention. Because it sits in the shadow of the other... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Speedflying Along a Rocky New Zealand Mountain

  Just when you thought that only the wingsuit pilots were crazy enough to make proximity flying a thing, along comes this video that forces us to throw speed... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Now Lets You Explore the Appalachian Trail in 3D

  Listen up trekkers, backpackers, and thru-hikers, Backpacker magazine has a new tool that you might be interested in, particularly if you plan on walking the... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Swiss Adventurer Attempts 1000KM Solo Crossing of Lapland in Winter

  Who says you have to travel to the polar regions in order to embark on a great winter expedition? Certainly not Rachel Frei Bandieri, a Swiss adventure athlete... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2020: A Third Team Makes a Late Arrival on Everest

  It has been a surprising winter climbing season on the world's 8000 meter peaks, with a number of ups and downs for the teams involved. In fact, over the past... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Pau Capell — Running for the Arctic

  By now, we all know that the polar regions of our planet are under siege thanks to climate change and a warming planet. But, there are still some efforts that... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: Venture Out Project Brings Diversity to the Outdoors

  The outdoor industry has been aware of the challenges that it faces in terms of being more diverse and inclusive for quite some time. Thankfully, there are... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Quickies: Carbon Neutral Airlines, Antarctic Temperature Records, and...

  Every week I have more interesting stories and articles that I want to share than I have time or space to post. To make up for that, each Friday I share a list... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Father-Daughter Duo Join 777 Club, Running 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

  Running a marathon is often held up as a truly inspiring feat of endurance, and rightly so. Anyone who is able to finish a 26.2 mile (42.1 km) run has... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2020: Kobusch Launches Summit Push, Txikon in BC, Urubko Retiring?

  It has been an eventful week in the Himalaya and Karakoram, where the winter mountaineering expeditions on 8000 meter peaks continue despite some difficult... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Podcast Episode 95: An Interview with Korker’s CEO Brian Chaney

  I've been on the road most of the week so far, but heading home today. That meant I didn't have time to update the website over the past few days, but we did... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2020 OUTDOORS

• Video: NASA Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Pale Blue Dot

  Last week marked the 30th anniversary of the iconic Pale Blue Dot photo taken of the Earth by the Voyager I spacecraft from 3.7 billion (6 billion km) out in... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2020 OUTDOORS