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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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Video: Top 6 Finalists For 2012 Short Paddling Film Of the Year
Don't you just hate when you watch movie award shows where they give you a glimpse of the nominees but then you have to go track them down yourself if you... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Mountain Biking The Whole Enchilada
Everyone knows that Utah is one of the best destinations for mountain biking in the entire world. That's confirmed in the video below that features more than... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Summit Window Opens
After a long and difficult week, it seems the climbers on Manaslu have begun to put the tragedy behind them and are now focused on an impending weather window... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Cannondale Speedster Ride Wallet
When a cyclist hits the road these days, they often have a number of small, but essential items to carry along with them. For instance, if the ride is of any... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Whitewater Rider of the Year III Teaser
It's been awhile since we've seen a really great – and by really great I mean crazy – whitewater kayaking video. The one below should help fill the void... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Get Your Gear Reviews From The Gear Institute
Are you looking for new gear for your next outdoor adventure? Than your first stop should probably be to GearInstitute.com. The site is populated with reviews... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Championship Begins Tomorrow
If you're looking to get your adventure racing fix this weekend, look no further than the Checkpoint Tracker AR Championship, which takes place in Oak Hill, Wes... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Mayan Smith-Gobat and Chantel Astorga Set New Speed Record On The Nose
Climbers Mayan Smith-Gobat and Chantel Astorga have set a new speed record by female climbers on the El Capitan's the Nose in Yosemite National Park. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Interview With Manaslu Survivor Glen Plake From Kathmandu
The news in the adventure community has been dominated with stories from Manaslu this week, where a massive avalanche took the lives of numerous climbers in Cam... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Best Hike Treks The North Coast Trail
The North Coast Trail, located inside Cape Scott Provincial Park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is a 43.1 km (26.7 mile) hiking route that is... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: More Climbers Head Home, While Other Head Up
It has been a long and difficult week in the Himalaya where climbers are still dealing with the devastating news from Manaslu this past weekend. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp
As we saw in the Solite 250 headlamp that I reviewed last week, the use of rechargeable lithium ion batteries is becoming more common. Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Images From Trango Tower Captured By Remote Controlled Helicopter
This past summer, photographer and filmmaker Corey Rich traveled to Pakistan to document David Lama and Peter Ortner's attempt to climb the vaunted Trango Tower... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Cycling The Silk Route With Tour d'Afrique
Over the past couple of months I've posted two trip reports (Part 1 and Part 2) from my friends at Tour d'Afrique who were busy riding 12,000km from Shanghai... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2012 Update: Picking Up The Pieces On Manaslu
Now that a couple of days have passed since the massive avalanche hit the upper slopes of Manaslu, teams are beginning to take stock, figure out their next... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Sketchers GObionic Running Shoes
Anyone who is remotely into running knows that over the past few years footwear companies have been in a race to create the most minimalistic shoe as possible. Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Turtle Shell Rugged Wireless Speaker
Looking for a compact, yet rugged, wireless speaker system to take on your next backpacking trip? Then look no further than the new Turtle Shell Boombox from... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 GADGETS, OUTDOORS, TECH -
Team Seagate Wins Adventure Racing World Championships
The more things change in the world of adventure racing, the more they stay the same. A decade ago a team called Seagate, led by Kiwi captain Nathan Fa'avae,... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Commentary: Mainstream Media And Mountaineering Disasters
The sad news from Manaslu yesterday has dredged up a slew of articles from the mainstream media who seem to only cover mountaineering when a tragic event like... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Split Of A Second
Looking for a shot of adrenaline today to get your week off to a good start? Look no further than the video below, which features wingsuit pilot Espen Fadness... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 OUTDOORS