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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Video: Documentary On The First Winter Ascent Of Broad Peak
In March of this year, the Polish climbing team of Maciej Berbeka, Adam Bielecki, Tomasz Kowalski and Artur Malek completed the first winter ascent of of Broad... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Nat Geo Presents 2014 Ultimate Bucket List
Did you manage to scratch a few things off your bucket list last year? Are you in need of adding a few new adventures for the future? Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Wingsuit Pilot Makes Water Landing Without Parachute
It seems that a lot of wingsuiters are really pushing the envelope these days in terms of what they are attempting to accomplish. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Osprey Viper 13 Hydration Pack
One of the common traits of all my favorite pieces of gear is versatility. I like gear that can be used for multiple purposes and activities. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Book Review: The Mountain By Ed Viesturs
For those looking to expand their library of books on adventure and mountaineering, a new book written by Ed Viesturs (and David Roberts) hit the shelves today... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Beyond Nature - Iceland Timelapse
All you really need to know about this video is that it is a timelapse film shot in Iceland. We already know how beautiful that country is and judging from... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2013: More Summit Bids Underway On Manaslu
Despite the fact that a number of commercial teams have wrapped up operations for the fall climbing season in the Himalaya, some climbers still have work ahead... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Dean Karnazes Plans To Run The World
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of attending one of the North Face Speaker Series events here in Austin, TX. The guest of honor was ultrarunner Dean... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Solo Snowboarding The Whistler Backcountry
We're not too far off from the start of the skiing and snowboarding season here in North America and to get you into the mood, I though I'd share this video... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Awaken - A Beautiful Video Of The World Around Us
This beautiful video has a little bit of everything. Amazing scenes of nature, timelapse images of the sky featuring clouds, storms and stars, plus some great... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Jenn Fleming in Devils Tower: National Parks Epic Challenge
The U.S. national parks may be closed due to the ongoing government shutdown but the National Parks Epic Challenge videos continue to roll out. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2013: Carlos Soria Calls It Quits On Shishapangma
It was a relatively quiet weekend in the Himalaya where most of the major commercial expeditions are starting to wrap up operations. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trailer For Cycling Documentary The Armstrong Lie
Here's a video that is sure to be of interest to a lot of readers. It is the trailer for a new film called The Armstrong Lie which is a documentary that... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Eureka Midori Solo Tent
Last year, tent-maker Eureka made a splash with a well designed new line of backpacking shelters in the form of the Midori 2 and 3. Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Female Climbers Set New Speed Record On The Nose
The Adventure Journal is reporting that Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter set a new women's speed record on the iconic The Nose route on El Capitan in... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rafting The Grand Canyon
Running the Grand Canyon is one of the best rafting adventures on the planet. Setting out from Lee's Ferry and paddling down river to Diamond Creek can take in... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Life Of A Wingsuit Pilot
The video below is a short documentary about wingsuit pilot/BASE jumper Espen Fadnes. In the film he talks about the evolution of the sport and his transition t... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2013: Summit and Ski Descent on Shishapangma!
There isn't a lot of news to report from the Himalaya today. Most of the current rounds of summit bids took place earlier in the week and most of the big... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 OUTDOORS -
Guest Post: Bhutan: A Happier Place With Books by Richard Bangs
Regular readers will know that I don't often accept guest blog posts but occasionally a great story comes along from someone that I respect immensely and I... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 CULTURE, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL -
Video: Alaska Road Trip
Ever wanted to go to Alaska but just haven't found the time to get there yet? Want to go on a grand tour of the last frontier without ever leaving your comfy... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2013 OUTDOORS