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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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Book Review: Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968: Reflections on the Third Ascent
Are you still looking for a last minute Christmas gift for the climber or outdoor adventurer on your list? Than let me recommend a fantastic book that I reviewe... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Wanted: Walking Partner To Trek Across Russia
Looking for a little adventure in 2014? Enjoy a good walk? Then you may want to reach out to Caroline Moireaux, who is currently attempting to circumnavigate th... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Road Bike Party 2 - Insane Stunts On A Road Bike
Martyn Ashton was capable of accomplishing some pretty crazy things on a road bike. I say "was" because during the making of the video below he managed to... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Climbers Prep For Winter Nanga Parbat Attempts
At 8126 meters (26,660 ft) in height, Nanga Parbat is the 9th tallest mountain in the world. It also happens to be one of only two 8000 meter peaks that have ye... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Cycling Michigan's Snow Bike Route
Marquette, Michigan has a series of mountain bike trails called the Noquemanon Trails Network. The routes are popular during the warmer months with many local... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: WestJet Gives Passengers A Christmas Miracle
This isn't so much adventure related but it is too good not to share, particularly around the holiday season. The video below shows the efforts that Canadian... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2013: The Coldest Place On Earth
For the Antarctic explorers that we've been following over the past few weeks, yesterday was mostly just another day out on the ice. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Surviving Death Valley
Sometimes our outdoor adventures don't quite go the way we expect them to, and that often leads us down paths, both literal and proverbial, that we didn't see... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Explorer by The North Face
With a motto like "Never Stop Exploring" you know that The North Face has a keen sense of adventure. That is exhibited well in the video below, which not only... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: People Are Awesome 2013 - 2014
It has been awhile since we've had a new "People Are Awesome" video but it was worth the wait. The clip below is five minutes of awesome people doing awesome... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Team Thule Adventure Team Wins Adventure Racing World Championships
The Adventure Racing World Championship is still ongoing in Costa Rica, but as I write this, two teams have crossed the finish line, claiming first and second... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Film: Journey Into The Empty Quarter With Alastair Humphreys and Leon...
Last year at this time, adventurers Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron were in the midst of an epic journey across the Empty Quarter, a massive desert that... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2013: Teams Continue To Struggle
It was another very trying day in the Antarctic as teams continue their push towards the South Pole. In addition to facing the typical challenges of dealing wit... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Monkeying Around With GoPro
GoPro has a series of adventure videos on YouTube that are quite well done. The video below is an example of just such a video as it introduces us to an... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2013: The Race Is Over
It was another eventful weekend in the Antarctic where teams continue to struggle with their individual goals. For some of the South Pole skiers it marked a... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
FlightNetwork Travel Stories
As some of you know, I am a regular contributor to the Let's Roll blog over at FlightNetwork.com, an excellent online resource for finding cheap flights to... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Sea Kayaking In The Bay Of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy is a body of water found between the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It features some wild, fast moving water for bay,... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge On Hiatus For 2014, Preps For Future
The Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge wrapped up a week ago, and at the time I mentioned how it has become a staple on the adventure racing calendar each fall. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Waterfalling In Love With Iceland
Lets wrap up the week with another beautiful timelapse video from Iceland. The landscapes there never fail to amaze and no matter how many photos or videos I se... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Last Frontier - Surfing Alaska
Alaska isn't the typical destination one thinks of when they want to go surfing. Still, that's exactly where Damien Castera went in this beautiful short film. Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 OUTDOORS
