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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: GoPro Goes Speedflying In Alaska
Speedflying is a unique melding of skiing and paragliding. Those who take part in the activity climb up a mountain then proceed to ski back down, using their... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Pulls Out Of Antarctic-Crossing After Contracting Frostbite
One of the biggest upcoming expeditions that I have been anticipating is the first-ever winter crossing of Antarctica led by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Weather Keeps Everyone Stationary
Reports out of Pakistan are starting to sound a bit like a broken record. The entire region is stuck in a bad weather pattern and it is keeping the climbers... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Alan Arnette Interviews Richard Salisbury - The Man Behind The Himalayan Database
As I've mentioned before, Alan Arnette is the best source of news and information on Everest, both leading up to the start of the spring season and while it is... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Garmin Fēnix For The Trekker
Okay, I promise this is the last video I'll post about the fēnix GPS watch but I didn't want the hikers and backpackers to feel left out on the fun. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Search Continues On Nanga, Winds Howl On BP
Just a couple of short updates from Pakistan this morning as we head into the weekend. Not much has changed in the past few days, but I wanted to share what... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: First Ever Footage Of Baby Tigers In The Wild
Tigers are notoriously reclusive cats that have gotten rarer as their species has continued to shrink in numbers. But recently the BBC was able to capture the... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Mountain Guide's Take On The Garmin Fēnix
Judging from the amount of traffic that this series of videos from Garmin has gotten over the past few weeks, I think it safe to say that you are enjoying... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Deadline Passes For Lance Armstrong To Deal With USADA
Yesterday was the deadline for Lance Armstrong to come forward and fully cooperate with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency if he hoped to get his lifetime ban from... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 OUTDOORS, SPORTS -
Team Adidas-Terrex Prunesco Wins 2013 Patagonian Expedition Race
I haven't written much about the 2013 edition of the Patagonian Expedition Race in large part because it has been difficult to get much information about what... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Filmmaker Set To Sail The Pacific In Search Of Adventure And "Guapo"
I have to admit, I have a soft spot for expeditions that plan to set off in search of nebulous adventures. The kind that don't have a lot of concrete goals per... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Walk On Water - The Greg Mallory Story
18-years ago a skiing accident left Greg Mallory paralyzed from the waist down. For most of us, that would be a life-altering event that would probably end our... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Of Greatness Trailer - Trail Running Around Kilimanjaro
Tanzanian ultrarunner Simon Mtuy has always wanted to raise awareness of his homeland's fantastic trail running opportunities and in 2012 he finally got his... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Google's Project Glass
One of the expected next big things in terms of tech gadgets is wearable technology. Smartwatches are starting to get a lot of buzz, especially since Apple is... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 GADGETS, TECH -
Winter Climbs 2013: First Winter Ascent Of Laila Peak, Hopes Fading On Nanga...
It has been another difficult year for the winter climbers in Pakistan where the weather conditions have once again been extremely difficult to overcome. Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Become An Outdoor Gourmet With CampingRecipes.co
Are you the kind of person who spends more time cooking over a campfire or backpacking stove than you do in your own kitchen? If so, there is a new website... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Nanga Parbat's Mummery Face - Round 2
Daniele Nardi and Elisabeth Revol have just returned home from their attempt at a winter ascent of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan and now have shared another video... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Freediver Catches Ride On A Great White Shark
The woman in this video, the aptly named Ocean Ramsey, is most certainly braver than I am. Not only is she a freediver but she also seems to have no fear of... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: Summit Bid Halted On BP, Search Continues On Nanga
More news from Pakistan this morning where weather has once again put a temporary halt to a summit attempt and the search continues for a missing climber who... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Osprey Volt 60 Backpack
Backpackers and adventure travelers in the market for a high quality, yet cost effective, pack for their next adventure have a serious new contender to... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 OUTDOORS
