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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Update On The HMS Bounty
Yesterday morning I posted a story about the HMS Bounty, a tall sailing ship that got caught up in Hurricane Sandy, forcing the crew to abandon ship. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Solar Lighting Options From Energizer
As we've learned recently, the options for charging our gadgets with solar energy have come a long way. Solar cells are becoming smaller and more efficient,... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Cycle USA: Riding 2000 Miles From St. Louis To San Francisco
Warning: Prolonged exposure to adventurer Dave Cornthwaite can lead to wanderlust and an unquenchable thirst for your own adventures as well. Want proof? Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Helmet Cam Footage Of Felix Baumgartner's Jump From Space
A few weeks back we all marveled at the images of Felix Baumgartner making his epic skydive from 24 miles above the surface of the Earth. Just imagine what it... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Tour De France Declares No Winner From 1999-2005
The fallout over the Lance Armstrong doping scandal continues as the Tour de France has declared that there will be no winners of the race from 1999-2005, the... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 OUTDOORS, SPORTS -
Gear Closet: Sierra Designs Rohn 15 Backpack
Sierra Designs is one of those outdoor companies that makes so many great products that you sometimes lose track of everything in their catalog. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Hurricane Sandy Forces Crew Of HMS Bounty To Abandon Ship
Unless you're living under a rock, you're probably aware of the impending doom that is headed towards the East Coast of the U.S. in the form of Hurricane Sandy. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Kickstarter Project Wants To Digitally Restore El Capitan Movie
Back in 1968 one of the classic climbing films of all times, El Capitan was released to much acclaim. It chronicled four climbers as they spent three days... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Alastair Humphreys And Leon McCarron Announces Expedition Through The Empty...
Adventurers Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron have announced that they are joining forces to take on a new expedition that will be as demanding and... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Explorer Discovers 140 Vintage WW II Aircraft Hidden In Burmese Jungle
Here's a cool and interesting story. A British explorer has discovered a long-lost cache of aircraft hidden in the jungles of Myanmar, the country formerly know... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 HISTORY, OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Biking Morocco
Awhile back Mojo, a company that makes mountain bike suspensions, took a group of riders that included Mark Weir to Morocco to test their latest gear and to... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
2013 Tour De France Course Revealed
2013 will mark the 100th running of the Tour de France and to celebrate organizers of the event have some big plans for the race next year. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Take A Six-Minute Trip Through The Known Universe
If you're looking for something to help define your place in the universe, than look no further than the video below. Be warned though, it's likely to make you... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Lonnie Dupre To Attempt January Summit Of Denali Again
If there are two things you can say about Lonnie Dupre, its that he loves the cold and he is certainly persistent. The polar explorer has spent plenty of time i... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
2012 Antarctic Season Set To Get Underway
Now that the fall Himalaya climbing season has wrapped up, it is time to turn our attention southward. As I write this, teams of adventurers, explorers and... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Sea To Summit Swag
Is there a more aptly named outdoor gear manufacturer than Sea to Summit? As their name implies, the company makes equipment that you can use at sea level all... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
New Web Series Explores Balance Between Work And Adventure
For many of us, finding a good balance between our work and passion pursuits is a challenging one. After all, we all need to find a way to make a living, while... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Announcing The Eastern Shore 140 Ultra Triathlon
Endurance athletes looking for a new challenge next year will certainly want to add the newly announced Eastern Shore 140 Ultra Triathlon to their calendar. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Amazon Express Update: Milestones Passed And Ahead
It has been a few weeks since we last checked in on West Hansen and his paddling team as they make their way down the Amazon River. Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 OUTDOORS, SEA -
Gear Closet: DeLorme inReach Satellite Communicator
There is little doubt that technology has made the world a smaller place. Between the Internet, smartphones, tablets and other devices it is now possible to sta... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2012 GADGETS, OUTDOORS, TECH