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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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Adventure Travel Opportunity: Mountain Biking Down Kilimanjaro
For many adventure travelers climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is one of the big items on their bucket list. After all, it isn't every day that you get to... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: 4-Year Old Makes First Mountain Bike Descent
Here's a video that will surely bring a smile to your face. It features a 4-year old mountain biker who makes his first descent of a trail called Hellion at... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rescue Efforts On Manaslu
The tragic avalanche accident that occurred on Manaslu last week has cast a large shadow over this fall's Himalayan climbing season. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Solio Classic2 Solar Charger
A few weeks back I positively reviewed the Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit from Goal Zero, calling it the best option for charging gadgets while traveling in the... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
EpicTV Interviews Rafa Ortiz On Amazon Express Expedition
Yesterday I posted an update on West Hansen's Amazon Express expedition, reporting on the team's progress along the Earth's mightiest river. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Superheroes Of Stoke
Speaking of the impending ski and snowboard season, here's a little video to help get you in the mood. It comes our way courtesy of our friends over at... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Zeal Optics iON HD Camera Goggles
Just in time for the start of the impending ski season, Zeal Optics is introducing a new set of goggles that come equipped with a camera built right in. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Amazon Express Update: Out Of The Red Zone And Making Progress
It has been nearly a month since I last posted an update on the progress of the Amazon Express team and as you can imagine, over that time a lot has changed. Fo... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Skora Form Running Shoes
Recently I've been testing several different pairs of new running shoes that fit squarely into the "minimalist" category that was defined a few years ago by... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Summit Bid Aborted On Dhaulagiri
Late yesterday I mentioned that several teams had launched their summit bids on Dhaulagiri and that if everything went according to plan, they would summit in... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Skateboarder Vs. Deer
Remember that video from a year ago in which a mountain biker was hit by an antelope while riding in South Africa? (If not check it out here! Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Summit Push Begins On Dhaulagiri
While teams continue to wrap up their summit bids on Manaslu and other wait for another chance on Makalu, it seems a summit push has begun on Dhaulagiri. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
2012 National Geographic Fall/Winter Gear Of The Year
With the fall now upon us in the northern hemisphere, and the winter season looming ahead, its time to start thinking about the gear we'll need to ensure that w... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: High Peak Alpinizmo Latitude 0ยบ Sleeping Bag
A few weeks back I reviewed the High Peak Alpinizmo Lightning 50 backpack, lauding the company for creating a no frills, yet high quality pack that was perfect... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: The World's Most Beautiful Mountains
Looking for a clam and relaxing way to wrap up your day? Then this video just might do the trick. It simply consists of striking images from some of the most... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Swim 1000 Update: The End In Sight
It has been a few weeks since I posted an update on the progress of Dave Cornthwaite and his attempt to swim 1000 miles down the Missouri River. The journey... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Chogolisa
Chogolisa is a 7665 meter (25,148 ft) mountain located in Pakistan's Karakoram range. This past summer, mountaineers David Lama and his climbing partner Peter... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Waiting On Makalu
While I've already done one climbing update from the Himalaya this morning, I thought that this story deserved its own post. Over the past few weeks one of the... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Summits On Manaslu!
As expected, a calm weather window gave climbers on Manaslu, the eight tallest mountain in the world at 8156 meters (26,759 ft), an opportunity to launch... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 OUTDOORS -
Follow In Shackleton's Footsteps On Epic Travel Adventure
The story of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition is one of the most legendary tales of survival in the history of mankind. Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 OUTDOORS