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• Iditarod 2014: Jeff King Takes Control Out Of Cripple

  It has been a rough couple of days on the Iditarod sled dog trail in Alaska. While there is another familiar name at the top of the leaderboard, the mushers hav... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Stand-Up Paddle Boarders Cross Australia's Bass Strait

  

  I missed this little adventure due to my hiatus/move last week, but it is a good story and I wanted to share the achievement.Last week, three stand-up paddle... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: Extreme Lives: Kingdom of the Clouds

  Nearly 15 years ago a documentary on paragliding called Kingdom of the Clouds was released. It became one of the seminal works on the sport, telling the tale... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: Scenes From Joshua Tree

  It's no secret that I fell in love with Joshua Tree National Park when I visited a few a years back. The landscapes there are starkly beautiful, to say the... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: TravelSmith Travel Tip #8 - How Not To Get Lost In A New City

  We're back with another travel tip courtesy of our friend Richard Bangs this week, and yes, if you're keeping track at home, we went out of order, posting Tip #... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2014: Arctic Expedition Season About To Begin

  

  Now that March is here, and spring in the Northern Hemisphere is not too far off, another Arctic expedition season is about to begin. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2014: Nepal Promises To Crack Down On Littering Climbers

  

  As the 2014 spring climbing season on Everest inches ever closer, we're getting more news out of Nepal about how the season will unfold, at least in terms of... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: Yosemite In HD

  Shot while on a 200-mile long backpacking excursion through Yosemite National Park, this video captures some of the spectacular landscapes of that place in... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Weight Of Mountains

  This short film does an excellent job of sharing the lifespan of a mountain, including how they are built and over the millennia are eventually destroyed. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Iditarod 2014: Buser Leads Into Nikolai

  

  The other major event that got underway this past weekend was the 2014 Iditarod sled dog race. Run annually through the Alaskan backcountry the 1000-mile long... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2014: Summit Push Unsuccessful On Nanga Parbat, Only Poles Remain

  

  While I was away on my short hiatus, a summit push was underway on Nanga Parbat as two teams attempted to complete the first winter ascent of that mountain. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Blog On Temporary Hiatus

  

  Just a quick note to let regular readers know that the blog will be on a temporary hiatus, most likely just for a couple of days. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: Remote And Beautiful Australia

  Australia is a country that holds a special place in my heart for several reason, not the least of which is the wild and beautiful scenery that can be found... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: TravelSmith Travel Tip #9 - Getting Through Security With Ease

  If you're a frequent traveler, you've no doubt experienced the frustration of passing through security at the airport. At times, it can be a test of patience... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2014: Weather Window Opens At Last! Summit Push Begins On Nanga...

  

  The weather has begun to clear on Nanga Parbat, where two teams have now launched their summit bids with the hopes of topping out this weekend. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• 2014 Iditarod Begins Saturday!

  

  This weekend marks the start of one of my favorite annual events, as the 2014 Iditarod sled dog race gets under way in Alaska. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: Kayaking Down A Drainage Ditch

  Between kayaking in the streets of the U.K. and snowboarding in New York City, we've seen some very interesting videos recently, but this one actually tops... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: The North Face Launches Mountain Athletics Gear, Announces...

  

  Outdoor athletes have some new options for training apparel today, thanks to the official launch of the Mountain Athletics line from The North Face. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Wild Double Drop Over A Waterfall In Norway

  It has been awhile since we've had a good paddling video, and I'm not sure if this one actually qualifies. It is quite scary however, although it does look... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 OUTDOORS

• Ultrarunners To Attempt Winter Baffin Island Crossing

  

  The 2014 Arctic expedition season is about a week away from starting, and teams of explorers are now busily putting the final touches on their preparation work. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 OUTDOORS