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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Adventure Tech: Thuraya's SatSleeve Turns Your iPhone Into A Satellite Phone
iPhone owners who want to expand their coverage into the remote regions of the Earth now actually have an option that will allow them to do just that. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Frozen Frontier - Post Expedition Update From Mikael Strandberg
One of the expeditions that I've written about a few times already this year is Mikael Strandberg's Frozen Frontier journey with the Reindeer People of Siberia. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2013: South Side Base Camp Now Open!
A few days ago I mentioned that we were in a bit of a lull in the adventure world right now while we waited for the spring Himalayan season to commence. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
The Coldest Journey Update: The Journey Begins Today
Yesterday I posted a story on the start of the Coldest Journey, the five-month long, 4000 km (2485 mile) expedition to cross Antarctica in the dead of winter. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
The Coldest Journey: Winter Antarctic Crossing Ready To Get Underway
One of the most difficult and demanding expeditions we have seen in a very long time is set to get underway today as the members of the Coldest Journey team... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
North Pole 2013: Work Begins On Barneo Ice Camp
Thanks to climate change and shifting conditions in the Arctic, there won't be much of a North Pole season this year. In fact, I'm not aware of a single person... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
The New York Times Profiles Kilian Jornet
Ultrarunning has gone mainstream today as the New York Times has published an excellent interview/profile of Kilian Jornet, perhaps the greatest endurance... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Urban Wingsuits Over Rio
Lets start the day out today with a little adrenaline rush. This video was shot using GoPro cameras as wingsuit pilots Ludovic Woerth and Jokke Sommer fly into... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Portrait Of A Photographer
One of the many things that I love is photography. I'm regularly trying to hone my skills and learn new things in effort to improve my own photos, which is why ... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Freediver Yasemin Dalkilic Tells Us About Her Dream Home
Like most of us, nine-time world freediving champion Yasemin Dalkilic has an idea of what her dream home is like and she describes it quite vividly in this... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Everest With A Mountain On My Back - The Sherpa's Story
We are in a bit of a lull in the world of adventure at the moment. With the South Pole and winter climbing seasons behind us, and the North Pole season a bit... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Win A Winter Escape To New Zealand
I know that for many of my readers spring is now just a few days away. But if you simply can't get enough fresh powder and other winter conditions, outdoor... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Running - Are You Out Or In?
I came across this video from Merrell and thought it was quite clever. It compares the workout of a runner who goes outside to that of one that is running on a... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Google Street View Visits 4 Of The 7 Summits
Google Maps continues to push the boundaries of where they'll go with their awesome Street View technology adding two new galleries earlier today. Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Everest 2013: Denis Urubko Shares Thoughts On New Route Up Southwest Face
As mentioned a few weeks back, the 2013 Everest season is shaping up to be an interesting one with several teams looking to try some different routes. Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Swim1000 The Film: Following Dave Cornthwaite Down The Missouri River
One of the most inspiring expeditions we followed last year was Dave Cornthwaite's 1000-mile swim down the Missouri River. It was the latest phase of his... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Solo Ocean Rower Sets New Atlantic Speed Record
Ocean rower Charlie Pitcher completed his solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean yesterday and achieved his goal of setting a new world record in the process. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trekking The Annapurna Circuit
While the trek to Everest Base Camp is probably the most popular hike in Nepal, most people will tell you that the Annapurna Circuit is more scenic and... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: BirkSun Solar Backpacks
As rechargeable battery technology improves, more and more gear manufacturers are incorporating the power cells into our outdoor gear. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Morocco In Timelapse
As I think about the next place I want to travel to, Morocco is on my short list of possible destinations. I'd like to trek in the Atlas Mountains there and... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 OUTDOORS