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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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Antarctic Explorers Ready To Follow In Scott's Footsteps
British explorers Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere are in the final stages of preparation for what promises to be the expedition of a lifetime. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Behind The Scenes On Those Epic Coors Light Commercials
If you live in the U.S. you've probably seen those epic Coors Light beer commercials that feature mountaineers going to great lengths to find and deliver ice... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Hammerhead Bike Navigation System
GPS navigation seems to have proliferated through just about every portion of our lives. Having GPS built into our smartphones has been a game changer and many... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Downhill Mountain Biking In Alaskan Backcountry
A group of mountain bikers calling themselves the Downhill Brigade have released a teaser trailer to an upcoming video that follows them into the Alaskan... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Team MTN Qhubeka: An African Bicycle Dream (Episode 2)
Way back in April of this year I posted an excellent video of the new Team MTN Qhubeka pro cycling squad which is now in its first year on the Pro Continental... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2013: Ueli Steck Back In The Himalaya, Attempting Annapurna
Here's a story that I didn't expect to be writing. Ueli Steck, the amazing Swiss mountaineer who has put together some of the most impressive climbs in the... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Update: Long Rider Completes Ride Across Americas
Last month I posted the story of Guenter Wamser, a German long rider who was nearing the end of a journey that spanned two continents and has taken nearly 20... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Alex Honnold In Yosemite: National Parks Epic Challenge
Watching Alex Honnold climb the legendary big walls in Yosemite never gets old. The guy grew up three hours away from the park and over the past few year he... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2013: Acclimatizing For The Challenges Ahead
The Fall 2013 climbing season in the Himalaya is definitely in full swing now with most of the teams now fully ensconced in their Base Camps. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Keen Alpha WP CNX Hiking Shoes
When shoe company Keen isn't busy building sandals to our custom specifications they're putting together some of the most comfortable and versatile footwear... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Making Of An Adventure Film (Part 3)
The folks behind the spectacular This is Backcountry video continue to share the secrets of adventure filmmaking. In the latest installment of their behind the... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Garmin Introduces The Forerunner 220 and 620 GPS Watches
The competition in the GPS fitness watch market continues to heat up as Garmin introduces two new models to tempt runners. The company, which has a long... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Damson Twist Bluetooth Speaker Winner!
While we're on the subject of audio products today, I thought that I'd take the opportunity to announce the winner of the Damson Audio Twist Bluetooth speaker... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paragliding Over The Pioneer Mountains Of Idaho
The Pioneer Mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho is without a doubt a beautiful destination. But thanks to the video below you can get a view of the place that is... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Jabra Sport Wireless+ Earbuds
If you're like me, you enjoy listening to music, audio books or podcasts while working out. Nearly every time I hit the road for a long run I have my iPod... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Staycation On Vancouver Island
As someone who loves to travel and write about those experiences, I've always hated the term "staycation." I know that it is a real thing for people who don't... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
NPCA Implores President Obama To Improve Air In National Parks
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has petitioned President Obama urging him to take immediate action to clean up the air in America's national... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Denali Is 83 Feet Shorter Than Previously Thought
The tallest mountain in North America isn't quite as tall as previously thought. The U.S. Geological Survey recently resurveyed Denali – aka Mt. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet Rescued From Mountain In France
The big news from the world of ultrarunning this week was the rescue of Kilian Jornet, and his training partner Emelie Forsberg, from the Aiguille de Midi in... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2013: Alan Arnette Checks In From Manaslu
The fall climbing season is underway in the Himalaya but so far there hasn't been a lot of news to report. Most of the teams are in and out of Kathmandu and... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 OUTDOORS