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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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Video: American Football Player Hines Ward Trains For Ironman Kona
As an NFL football player, Hines Ward was one of the best wide receivers in the league, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers to two Super Bowl wins and earning... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Hopes Fade On Broad Peak
It has been a long and tumultuous week on Broad Peak for the Polish team that triumphantly made the first winter ascent of that mountain on Tuesday, but saw... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Explorer Julian Monroe Fisher Completes Phase Two Of Great African Expedition
Explorer Julian Monroe Fisher has completed Phase Two of his ambitious RailRiders 2012-2016 Great African Expedition, traveling overland through remote regions... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2013: Champions Lead The Way!
The 2013 Iditarod sled dog race has already been an interesting one to watch and we're not even to the halfway point just yet. The teams started off at a fast... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Two Climbers Still Missing
It has been 24-hours since I posted my last update on the Polish winter ascent of Broad Peak and since then the news continues to be grim. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Trek To Everest Base Camp And Raise Funds For Orphans At The Same Time!
One of the top adventure travel experiences for anyone who wants to experience the Himalaya is a trek to Everest Base Camp. The trip takes about two-weeks... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Nat Geo Looking For Expeditions To Film For New Television Series
National Geographic is casting for a new television show and they're looking for the best expeditions of 2013 to film while in progress. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Behind The Scenes On Bear Grylls Air Safety Video
Last week I shared a funny safety video that Bear Grylls made for New Zealand Air. It mixed Bear's trademark outlandish survival tips with a huge dash of humor... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
2Xu Becomes Official Compression Sponsor Of Skier Ted Ligety
Yesterday it was announced that 2Xu has signed a three-year deal to be the official compression gear sponsor for skier Ted Ligety. The company, which is... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Recon Making A HUD For Cyclists?
A couple of weeks back we got a glimpse of the promise of Google Glass and what it could possibly mean in our daily lives and when traveling. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Cure For Vermont Deficit Disorder
Outside magazine recently called Richard Bangs the "father of modern adventure travel" and if you've ever seen his television show Adventures with Purpose, you... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Update From Broad Peak, Two Climbers Missing
Yesterday I noted that history was being made on Broad Peak where the Polish team made the first winter ascent of that mountain. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2013: Burmeister Winds Spirit of Alaska Award, But Falls Out Of The Lead
It has been another hectic day in the 2013 Idiatrod sled dog race where there have been lead changes, tactical moves and some fast paced teams on the move. Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Brazil 9000 Expedition: Video Update #3
Last fall, Aaron Chevernak and Gareth Jones embarked on their ambitious Brazil 9000 Expedition, during which they are traveling across the South American countr... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Iditarod 2013: Teams Rest In Nikolai
The Nikolai checkpoint of the Iditarod sled dog race is a busy place today as a number of teams have arrived in the bustling interior town with a population of... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Felix Baumgartner Named Nat Geo People's Choice Adventurer Of The Year!
Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, aka The Man Who Fell To Earth, has been named the winner of the National Geographic 2013 People's Choice Adventurer of the Year. Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Three Years Worth Of Mountain Bike Crashes
Mountain bikers looking for a sense of redemption will certainly enjoy this video. It features three years worth of crashes captured on GoPro and edited togethe... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Poles Complete First Winter Ascent of Broad Peak
History was made in the Karakoram this morning when the Polish team on Broad Peak completed the first ascent of that 8047 meter (26,400 ft) peak. Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Mikael Strandberg Completes Expedition Extreme Cold
Back in January I told you about explorer Mikael Strandberg's latest adventure which he had dubbed Expedition Extreme Cold. That seemed like a fitting name... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Return Of The Valparaiso Downhill Mountain Bike Race
Urban bike races don't get any more crazy than the Valparaiso Downhill, which is held annually in Valparaiso, Chile. As the name implies, the entire course... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 OUTDOORS
