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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: There And Back Again With The Scott Expedition
Last week, Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere completed their epic journey across Antarctica following the route that Robert Falcon Scott took a century... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Joshua Tree
Today we have another great timelapse video from the folks over at Sunchaser Pictures. It captures more of the surreal and beautiful landscapes in and around... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
North Pole 2014: More Teams Heading To The Arctic
Yesterday I posted a story about Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters prepping to make an attempt on the speed record for skiing to the North Pole. But they aren't the... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
All-Female Team To Make First Descents, Investigate Climate Change In Greenland
An all female team of pro skiers will embark on a sailing voyage from Iceland to Greenland in March in search of first descents and to record the impact of... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Highlining Between Two Hot Air Balloons
I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of highlining, only because it looks like an activity that would scare the sh!t out of me. But this video is kind of the... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Another Look At Angels Landing In Zion National Park
A few weeks back I posted a great video of Angels Landing in Zion National Park, sharing a glimpse of what that great hike has to offer. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2014: Weather Thwarts Summit Attempt On Nanga Parbat
The summit of Nanga Parbat continues to be an elusive target. A slight weather window opened on the mountain this past weekend, giving teams there a chance to... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 OUTDOORS, SNOW, TREK -
North Pole 2014: Eric Larsen And Ryan Waters Preparing For North Pole Expedition
We've barely put the Antarctic expedition season behind us and it is already time to start looking ahead to the North Pole season that will get underway in a fe... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
The North Face And The American Alpine Club Launch 'Live Your Dream' Grant
Earlier in the week the North Face and the American Alpine Club announced that they were joining forces to launch a new annual grant program that will help... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: New Zealand Landscapes In Timelapse
We'll end this week with this lovely video that captures some of the beautiful landscapes in New Zealand in timelapse. It is 7+ minutes of breathtaking shots... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2013: The Scott Expedition Is Complete
After more than 105 days out on the ice, during which they covered a grueling 1795 miles (2888 km), Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere have completed the... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Alex Honnold Make First Free Solo Of 5.12 Big Wall In Mexico
Alex Honnold continues to redefine what is possible in terms of free soloing big walls. In January, he traveled to Mexico to take on El Sendero Luminoso, a toug... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Alan Arnette Answers The Age Old Question "Why Climb Everest?"
When asked why he wanted to climb Everest, George Mallory famously answered "Because its there." That quote has gone on to become the most famous in all of... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Alan Arnette Presents Summiting Nepal's Manaslu
A few days back I shared details of a live stream of Alan Arnette's presentation of his Summiting Manaslu slideshow that was brought to us courtesy of Jon Mille... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2013: The End Is Nigh For Scott Expedition
Today is the day that the 2013-2014 Antarctic season comes to an end at last. With most of the team already long gone, the Scott Expedition continues to labor... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Flight Over Everest
Recently, a team of German scientists flew over Mt. Everest to capture the mountain with a special 3D camera that will reveal details of the peak that have... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Wingsuit Pilot Intends To Jump From Summit Of Everest
A wingsuit pilot has announced his intention to make the ultimate BASE jump later this year. American Joby Ogwyn says that this spring, he'll attempt to summit... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mission Iceland Trekking
Here's a wonderful video of an adventure that two brothers shared as they trekked 115-miles across Iceland, exploring some of that country's amazing landscapes... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Mexican Castaway's Story Supported By Officials Back Home
Yesterday I posted the compelling story of Jose Salvador Alvarenga, the El Salvadorian man who lived in Mexico and claims to have been adrift at sea for more... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 OUTDOORS -
Video: TravelSmith Travel Tips #5: Renew Your Passport In Record Time
Our friend Richard Bangs is back this week with another video with tips to help us travel smarter. This time out, he gives us some tips about renewing our... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2014 OUTDOORS
