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The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Video: Life Above the Arctic Circle
Some parts of the world are warm, sunny, and easy to live in. Others, are cold and challenging, bringing a very different perspective to life. Such is the case... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
British Rowers to Attempt Arctic Ocean Crossing
Two British rowers are gearing up for what promises to be quite an undertaking later this year. Dawn Wood, and her husband Jamie, have announced plans to row... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2020: It’s Over on Broad Peak, Another Climber Airlifted From...
The past few days have been incredibly difficult ones for the winter mountaineering teams on Everest and Broad Peak. Both mountains have seen poor weather... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Dramatic Journey Through the Arctic
The Arctic is one of those destinations that seems so distant and forbidding that travel there is next to impossible. Quite the contrary in fact, as it is... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Wingsuit Pilot Flies Through Narrow Hole Above Canyon Floor
If you're looking for a video that will leave you holding your breath, this just might be the one for you. It features a wingsuit pilot by the name of Ben... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Quickies: Record Break Trans-Atlantic Flight, Radio Signals From Space...
Every Friday I share a few links to some important stories and news items that I didn't have time to share elsewhere. Here are this week's Adventure Quickies fo... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Colin O’Brady Responds to National Geographic Article
Back on February 4, I posted an article linking out to a story published by National Geographic that examined the claims and accomplishments of Colin O'Brady,... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Alan Arnette Examines How the Coronavirus Could Impact the Everest Climbing...
Without a doubt, the biggest health scare in the entire world right now is the coronavirus in China. As of today, more than 63,000 people have been infected wit... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Record Descent of the Little White Salmon River
Every once in awhile a kayaker finds the perfect confluence of fast and high water levels on an epic river, giving him or her the chance to make a truly... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: BioLite Headlamp 200 Review
If I had to pick a piece of gear that I probably use more often than anything else, it would probably be my BioLite Headlamp 330. Lightweight and comfortable... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Massive Iceberg Breaks Off Antarctic Island
It has been a particularly rough week for the Antarctic. Not only did we receive word that warm water was discovered under the Thwaites Glacier in the western... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2020: High Winds Stall Progress on Everest
Perhaps the greatest attribute a high-altitude mountaineer can have is patience. This is especially true in the winter, when changing conditions can alter... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trail Running an Abandoned Railroad Line
What happens when trail runner and filmmaker Beau Miles sets out on a trek along an abandoned railroad line? As you can probably imagine, he finds some... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Inside the Sport of Biathlon
One of my favorite winter sports-to watch anyway-is biathlon. For those who don't know, this is the activity that combines cross-country skiing with target... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
The Adventure Podcast Episode 94: What’s On Dave and Kraig’s Bucket List?
It's Wednesday, which means it's also time for another episode of The Adventure Podcast. This week, my co-host Dave Adlard and I share a few things that we... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Nepal to Require Medical Exam Before Attempts on Everest?
There is no question that the 2019 spring climbing season on Mt. Everest was a difficult one. Not only did we see serious traffic jams on the world's highest... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2020: Urubko Prepares for Possible Final Summit Bid
In the past few updates from the winter climbing scene we've mentioned that the clock is ticking for Denis Urubko, the lone remaining climber on Broad Peak... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Chewed Up and Spit Out at Mount St. Helens
What happens when endurance athletes Yassine Diboun and Xu Lin Ju make an attempt on the fastest known time along the Loowit Trail on Mount St. Helens? As it... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
Video: Hiking British Columbia’s West Coast Trail
British Columbia's West Coast Trail has been a wild and scenic route that has been luring hikers for more than a century. Stretching for 75 km (46 miles) throug... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2020 OUTDOORS -
10 Great Destinations for Solo Travelers
One of the great joys of travel is being able to share the experience with friends and family. A great trip can create memories to last a lifetime, sparking... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2020 OUTDOORS
