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• Video: 50 Years Of Americans On Everest With Eddie Bauer

  As we all know, this is a very special year on Everest. 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of the mountain by Jim Whittaker and the... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• The Sierra Club 'Get Out' Campaign Celebrates Earth Month With Celebrity Auction

  

  The Sierra Club has been celebrating Earth Month with their Get Out campaign which is, not surprisingly, designed to encourage all of us to go outside and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: EpicTV Interviews Mike Libecki

  Explorer and climber Mike Libecki was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for putting up first ascents in Borneo and making first descents on... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2013: Action Away From Everest

  

  While the bulk of my coverage from the Himalaya this season has centered around Everest thus far, it is important to note that there are plenty of climbers on... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Scarpa Rapid LT Light Hiking Shoes

  

  Last week I shared my thoughts on the Scarpa Kailash GTX hiking boots, giving them high marks for being durable and comfortable for use in a rugged environments. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Trailer For 2012 Gold Rush Expedition Adventure Race

  The Gold Rush Expedition Race is one of the toughest adventure races in North America and last year my friend Brian Leitten was on hand to capture the experienc... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Ueli Steck and Simone Moro Check In From Everest

  We have another video update from Simone Moro and Ueli Steck today with the two climbers checking in from Everest. From the sounds of things, the climb is... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2013: Snowstorms Disrupt Acclimatization Schedule

  

  If there is one thing that we're learning so far this season on Everest, it is that all schedules are subject to change at any given time. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Aussie 8 Expedition Complete, New Record Set

  

  Just a quick update on the final status of the Aussie 8 expedition which I've been covering regularly over the past couple of weeks. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Polar Spirits - The Northern Lights In Timeslapse

  Lets end the week on this beautiful, beguiling video. All you need to know is that it focuses on the Northern Lights, in mountain settings, all captured in... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• New York Times Profiles Ultrarunner Lizzy Hawker

  

  A month ago the New York Times ran a great article on Kilian Jornet that was surely an amazing introduction to ultrarunning for the uninitiated. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Update From Simone And Ueli In Everest Base Camp

  There is no doubt that Simone Moro and Ueli Steck are the dynamic duo of alpinists on Everest this spring. We are all waiting and watching to see where there... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2013: Acclimatization Rotations Underway, Rope-Fixing Logistics Sorted

  

  It was a very active day on the South Side of Everest yesterday. After a delay earlier in the week thanks to the collapse in the Khumbu Icefall, the teams were... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• The Rest of Everest Episode 183: The Karakoram Highway

  Have you had enough news from Everest already this season? Rather hear about an even more imposing mountain instead? Then you're in luck, as the sixth season... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Race To The Pole Continues As Gavin Survives Massive Storm

  

  A few weeks back I told you about Gavin Bate and his Race Me To The Pole expedition. Gavin is one of the few people who has ventured into the Arctic this... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Outer Edge Magazine Explores The Culture Of Doping

  

  Outer Edge magazine is Australia's version of the popular Outside mag here in the States. It's a wonderful publication released bi-monthly with some fantastic... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Aussie 8 Team Nears New Speed Record!

  

  The Aussie 8 team is closing in on their highly coveted speed record and if all goes as planned they should claim it tonight. As you no doubt recall, the team o... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2013: Icefall Collapse Delays Acclimatization Rotations

  

  Yesterday I reported that a collapse in the Khumbu Icefall on Everest's South Side was causing some delays on that side of the mountain, but that I expected... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Tech: TomTom Announces Line Of GPS Fitness Watches

  

  TomTom, a company that is well known for its GPS devices, has announced that it is throwing its hat into the GPS fitness watch arena. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 OUTDOORS

• Colorado River Tops List Of America's Most Endangered Rivers Of 2013

  

  Earlier today, American Rivers, an organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the waterways of the U.S., released its 2013 list of America's Most... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 OUTDOORS