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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Antarctica 2012: The Logistics Of Antarctic Travel
Another day has come and gone in the Antarctic, and yet there are still things to report in what is becoming a very active season down south. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Richard Bangs: The Cayman Islands - Fifty Shades of Bay (Part 3)
Today we have part three of the excellent series contributed by Richard Bangs of Adventures with a Purpose fame. Richard recently traveled to the beautiful... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
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If you're in need of a dose of adrenaline today, then you'll probably enjoy this video. It is a beautiful action reel from Matchstick Productions various... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Richard Bangs: The Cayman Islands - Fifty Shades of Bay (Part 2)
Today we have part two of the guest contribution from Richard Bangs, the host of the television show Adventures with a Purpose. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron Completed Trek Across The Empty Quarter
Adventurers Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron have completed their 1000-mile (1600 km) long trek across the Empty Quarter, arriving yesterday in Dubai. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Cycling South!
Today is another busy one in Antarctica, where two new expeditions officially being, even as the early skiers continue their march to the South Pole.... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Massive Photo Of Everest Puts Mountain Into Scale
NASA may have flubbed their image of Everest from orbit last week, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the photo that GlacierWorks has posted. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: New Expeditions Hit The Ice
Following another busy weekend in the Antarctic, it looks like this pre-holiday week is shaping up to be eventful once again at the bottom of the world. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Woman Spends Two Years Sleeping In A Tent In Antarctica
Stacie Murray is a Chef for the U.S.'s research base in Antarctica, which by all accounts is a comfortable and warm refuge in an otherwise cold and forbidding... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
The Best In The West Ski Tour Gets Underway
Here's a great story for skiers and snowboarders who are constantly on the lookout for new places to hit the slopes. My friend Matt Gibson, along with his... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
Richard Bands: The Cayman Islands - Fifty Shades of Bay (Part 1)
It's not often that I post guest articles here on the Adventure Blog but when I do they generally come from someone that I respect and admire quite a bit. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Website Recommendation: OutdoorEquipment.com
Looking for a good source of information and reviews on all kinds of outdoor gear? Then look no further than the new site OutdoorEquipment.com. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Who Is Sending Mail To Indiana Jones At The University Of Chicago?
A strange package addressed to one "Henry Walton Jones, Jr." arrived at the University of Chicago's Rosenwald Hall this past Wednesday and it has gotten a lot o... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Boombot REX Wearable Bluetooth Speaker
Wireless, Bluetooth speakers have become popular accessories for smartphones and tablets over the past couple of years, allowing us to listen to our favorite... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Summits On Vinson, Richard Parks Ready To Roll
It has definitely been an eventful week in terms of news from the Antarctic. Some of the skiers have continued their progress towards the South Pole, while... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
First 8000 Meter Summiteer Maurice Herzog Passes Away
Sad news from France today, where we've received word that Maurice Herzog has passed away at the ripe old age of 93. If his name is familiar, it is because he... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
So, About That "Everest From Orbit" Image ...
A few days back I posted an image that was purportedly a picture of Mt. Everest as seen from the International Space Station, citing The Atlantic as the source. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
EpicTV Posts Patagonia 2012 Climbing Season Update
EpicTV has posted an excellent update on the 2012 Patagonia climbing season, which is underway in Chile as we speak. The article shares some good information... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Tour The International Space Station
The International Space Station is an incredible piece of technology, serving as a laboratory, observatory and research facility. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Climbers Turned Back On Vinson
Considering how active the Antarctica news has been this week, I have just a couple of brief updates this morning. First, we'll start on Mt. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW