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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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Climbers Debrief Mazeno Ridge Expedition With The Guardian
Looking for a truly inspiring, not to mention harrowing, tale of adventure this morning? Then look no further than this article from the British newspaper The... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012: Riding A Bike To The South Pole
Back in 2010 we closely followed explorer Eric Larsen as he became the first person to visit both the North and South Pole, as well as the summit of Everest,... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trekking To Everest Base Camp
Earlier this week I posted a good short film that showed the experience of trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Today I have a similar video, this one 18+... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW, TREK -
Inari Lake Expedition Follow-Up And Debrief
After some brainstorming the plan was clear: circumnavigating the whole Inari Lake by canoe, and taking the necessary time for exploration and day hikes. We... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Get In The Holiday Spirit With Seasonal Flavors From Cliff Bar
Now that Halloween has come and gone, the holiday season can't be far behind. If you look closely, you can already see the signs around us. For example, parts o... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
National Geographic Announces 2013 Adventurers Of The Year
National Geographic has just announced their winners for the 2013 Adventurers of the Year. As usual, the winners are a group of outstanding men and women, from... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Amazon Express Update: Into Brazil, Picking Up Speed!
The Amazon Express paddling team, led by West Hansen, continues to make progress in their attempt to kayak the length of the Amazon River in record time. Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Wingsuit Pilots Buzz Petronas Towers
At 1483 feet (451.9 meters) in height, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are amongst the tallest buildings on the planet. The two iconic twin-towers make for ... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Goal Zero Announces Buy-One-Give-One Deal For Sandy Relief
Goal Zero, the company behind some of the best personal solar panel tech on the market, has announced that they are offering a "Buy-One, Give-One" deal in effor... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
CheapTents Interviews Global Triathlete Dan Martin
I've written about Dan Martin on more than one occasion. He's the chap who intends to swim, cycle and run his way around the world in what he calls the Global... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Climbers Attempting Highest Unclimbed Peak In Nepal
The fall climbing season on the big peaks in Nepal may be over for another year, but there are still a few expeditions taking place on some of the smaller... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012 Update: First ALE Flight To Union Glacier Complete, Aaron Is On...
For the past few weeks, explorers and adventurers have been gathering in Punta Arenas, Chile where they have been putting the final touches on their plans for... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: The History Of The World In A Minute And A Half
Last week I took you on a tour of the known universe in just a six minutes and today I have a similar, yet shorter journey. The video below provides us with a... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS, SCIENCE -
Video: Crazy Urban Downhill Mountain Bike Race Caught On Helmet Cam
The Red Bull Descenso del Condor is a crazy downhill urban mountain bike race that is held in La Paz, Bolivia each year. Riders scream through the streets, fly... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS, SPORTS -
Video: Dramatic Rescue Footage From HMS Bounty
Over the past few days I've posted a couple of stories about the sinking of the HMS Bounty and the dramatic rescue of most of her crew. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
i2P Expedition Africa Underway Today
A few weeks back I posted a story about impossible2Possible's next project, Expedition Africa. At the time, the team was still in the preparation phase for thei... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Guerrilla Tags ID System
It probably doesn't come as much of a surprise that I'm the kind of person who finds any excuse to get outside. I run, I bike (both road and mountain), I hike... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trekking The Annapurna Circuit In Nepal
The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is considered to be one of the best treks in the world. It starts in the lowlands and slowly wanders its way to higher... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2012 Update: Waiting To Begin
The official start of the 2012 Antarctic season remains on stand-by this week as ALE waits for a clear weather window to begin shuttling visitors to the frozen... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
Adventure Tech: Windows 8 And New Tablets Hit The Streets
This past week has been a busy one in the world of high tech gadgets. Not only did we see a host of new tablets announced but Microsoft shipped its much... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 GADGETS, TECH