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• Winter Climbs 2013: Broad Peak Summit Push Underway!

  

  This past weekend was a tense one in Base Camp on Broad Peak as the Polish team waited, watched the skies and sifted through weather forecasts. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Iditarod 2013: Off To A Fast Start!

  

  It was a fast start to the 2013 Iditarod sled dog race this weekend. After the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage on Saturday, things really got moving... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Athletes Plan To Run Across Greenland

  

  There may be a lack of explorers heading to the North Pole this year but that doesn't mean there won't be some big adventures in cold places this spring. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2013: Summit Push On Broad Peak?

  

  Just a brief update from the Karakoram today as we head into what could be a busy weekend on Broad Peak. As we learned earlier in the week, a weather window is... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Sequestration Puts National Parks In Danger

  

  Today is March 1, which happens to be a fairly important date here in the U.S. Because President Obama and Congress failed to come up with a new budget plan... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Iditarod 2013: The Last Great Race Begins Tomorrow!

  

  Tomorrow one of my favorite annual events will get underway when the 2013 Iditarod holds its ceremonial start in Anchorage, Alaska. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: World's Wildest Rope Swing!

  Remember that video of the giant rope swing that we "oohed" and "aahed" over last year? Well the crazy folks that made that one are back, and this time they've... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Outside Interviews Alan Arnette

  

  For years Alan Arnette has been our go-to source for information related to Everest. Each spring he provides the most comprehensive updates and reports from... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Life In Broad Peak Base Camp

  For the past week and a half the Polish team on Broad Peak has been stuck in Base Camp, waiting for an opportunity to go back up the mountain. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Yosemite Junior Ranger Writes Adorable Letter Apologizing For Taking Sticks Home

  

  One of the lesser known rules when visiting America's national parks is that everything within their boundaries is technically public property and as such is... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Running New Zealand End-To-End With Jez Bragg

  Back at the start of February ultrarunner Jez Bragg completed his audacious attempt to run along the length of Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, crossing that... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2013: The Never Ending Search For Mallory and Irvine's Camera

  

  As the 2013 spring climbing season on Everest draws nearer, Alan Arnette continues to bring us compelling content to get us ready for the season ahead. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2013: What A Difference A Day Makes On Broad Peak!

  

  Yesterday I posted an update from Broad Peak that was mostly doom and gloom for the Polish team waiting to make their summit attempt there. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Bear Grylls Gives Airplane Safety Demo For New Zealand Air

  When Air New Zealand went looking for a new spokesman to give their safety demo they decided it was a good idea to bring Bear Grylls in to educate passengers. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• FEAT Canada Will Focus On Adventurous Females

  

  You've heard me mention the FEAT events on more than one occasion on this blog. Originating in South Africa, FEAT stands for Fascinating Expedition Adventure... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 OUTDOORS, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Winter Climbs 2013: Broad Peak Weather Window Narrows Further

  

  For the past week, the Polish Broad Peak team has been taking shelter in Base Camp while they wait for a weather window to give them an opportunity to head... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mirror River: Source-To-Sea On The Green And Colorado Rivers

  In October 2011, paddler Will Stauffer-Norris, along with some friends, set off to make a source-to-sea journey down the Colorado River. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Journal Lists 50 Things About Everest For 50th Anniversary...

  

  As I've mentioned a few times already this year, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the first American summit of Everest by Jim Whittaker. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Keen Verdi Mid WP Hiking Boots

  

  Comfortable, lightweight, durable and affordable. That seems to be the formula that Keen follows when designing their hiking boots, and over the years they've... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 OUTDOORS

• Jim Whittaker Reflects On 50 Years Of Changes On Everest

  

  On May 1, 1963 Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Mt. Everest. His successful expedition was a result of months of preparation and weeks of hard... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 OUTDOORS