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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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Video: One Ski Run In Japan
If you're heading out to play in the snow this weekend, you'll probably appreciate this video. It features a skier zipping through the trees – not to mention... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Ultra-runners North Pole Ambitions Put On Hold
Remember Tim Williamson? He's the British ultra-runner I told you about a few months back when he ruffled a few feathers by announcing an ambitious (some would... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
So? What Did You Think Of The Lance Armstrong Confession?
Last night the first part of the much-hyped interview between Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey was aired and as we all knew, the cyclists finally admitted... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rwanda Unfiltered
For me, Africa is the epitome of a wild place. The continent features vast expanses of untamed wilderness, massive amounts of wildlife and some of the most... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Vilborg At The Pole!
Yesterday was a big one for the three remaining South Pole skiers. All made positive progress – amidst struggles of course – and each of them can now see an... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Irish Adventurers Complete Epic Journey From Istanbul To Shanghai
There has been a lot of chatter lately about the overuse of the word "epic." If you want to know the true definition of that word, then look no further than thi... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Are North Pole Expeditions Becoming Impossible?
Now that the Antarctic season is starting to wrap up, it is time to start thinking about heading the other direction instead. In a few short weeks, teams of... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2012: Progress On Denali, Slow Going In The Karakoram
We have a few updates this morning on the major ongoing winter climbs as teams continue to tackle the various challenges they've set for themselves this season. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: ECCO BIOM Hike 1.2 Boots
A couple of weeks back I posted a very positive review of a new pair of minimalist running shoes from ECCO that I have been training in lately. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Shackleton Epic Expedition Set To Begin
For my money, the greatest story of survival in history is that of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the members of his crew on the Endurance expedition. In a... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
Te Araroa Expedition Update: On Pace
A little more than a month ago, British ultra-runner Jez Bragg set out on an attempt to run the length of New Zealand, north to south, in a record time of just... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: People Are Awesome! (2012 Edition)
Looking for a video that features eight minutes of people doing amazing, crazy and down right wild things? Then look no further than the compilation vid below. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Vilborg Back On Course, Parks Battles The Elements
Another day, another update from the Antarctic. Our intrepid explorers are trying to make the most of their situations on the frozen continent, and while they... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Birth Of Shaun White's Snowboard
You have to hand it to the gang over at GoPro. As their action cameras have improved so have their marketing videos. Take the one below for example. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
10 Remote National Parks For Those Who REALLY Want To Get Away From It All
Are you a traveler who truly likes to get away from it all? Then you'll definitely want to check out the list of 10 of the World's Most Remote National Parks... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Video: White Southwest Timelapse
It has been awhile since we've had a really good timelapse video to grab our attention. This one arrives just in time, giving us a glimpse of the American... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climbs 2013: News From Nanga Parbat
Yesterday I posted an update on some of the big winter climbs that are now underway but noted that there had been no word from the Hungarian-American Winter... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Sick At The Bottom Of The World
Yesterday I posted an update from Antarctica with the news that a couple of the skiers were closing in on the finish line. Today we find out that one of those... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Lance Armstrong Confesses To Doping
Yesterday the much ballyhooed interview between Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey took place here in Austin, Texas. We'll have to wait until the interview airs... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: South Pole In Sight!
It was another productive weekend in Antarctica, where the season is beginning to wind down at last. For two of the South Pole skiers the finish line is now in... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 OUTDOORS