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The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Americans Share Lead In USA Pro Cycling Challenge
It has been an eventful week on the roads of Colorado where the USA Pro Cycling has been a fast and furious affair thus far. After three stages, the top of the... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Trailer For Congo - The Grand Inga Project
Deep in the heart of Africa, on one of the biggest and most dangerous rivers in the world, sits the Inga Rapids. This swirling vortex of whitewater has claimed... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Searching For West - The Most Beautiful Hunting Film You'll Ever See
I rarely write about hunting in any way on this blog, mostly because it isn't something that I personally do. I grew up in the woods with a father and older... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Switch Avalanche Sunglasses
One of my favorite pieces of gear that I saw at Outdoor Retailer a few weeks back was an innovative set of eyewear from a company called Switch. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gizmodo's Ultimate Backpacking Outfit Isn't All That Ultimate
Last month I posted a link to technology/gadget site Gizmodo when they wrote a story on how to build a triathlon outfit for under $1000. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Amazon Source To Sea Update: Davey's Paddling At Last
The last time we checked in on the progress of Davey du Plessis he was negotiating some rather challenging sections of the Amazon River on an inner tube. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Travel: Visit Botswana And Learn Bush Skills!
I wrote about this great adventure travel opportunity on Gadling.com this morning but thought it would of interest to many readers here as well. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Paddling Norway
Ever wonder what the paddling scene in Norway is like? Well wonder no more. The video below, which comes our way courtesy of the White Box magazine, will not... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Nikon Announces Android Powered Camera
The rumors have been circulating for weeks that Nikon had a new camera in the works and that it would be powered by Google's Android operating system. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 GADGETS, OUTDOORS, TECH -
Nat Geo Adventure Talks Everest With Mark Jenkins
This past spring Mark Jenkins was part of the National Geographic/North Face climbing team on Everest. That group of climbers originally had their sights on... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Swim 1000 Update: 11 Days In, Still Swimming!
Dave Cornthwaite's Swim1000 expedition is proceeding – dare I say it – swimmingly. (I think I just heard a million Internet groans. Sorry folks, couldn't resist! Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Tech: Immarsat Brings Global Pre-Paid Satellite Phone Service To U.S.
Good news for travelers to remote locations in the U.S. and beyond. Immarsat announced today that they are delivering options for pre-paid satellite phone... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Amazon Express Update: On The Water And Underway
A couple of weeks back I wrote about West Hansen's attempt to set a new speed record on the Amazon River by kayaking from source to sea as quickly as possible. Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Danner Crag Rat Hiking Boots
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of testing a pair of Danner Crater Rim hiking boots and came away very impressed. The boots were comfortable, durable and... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Arctic Row Update: Finally Rowing Again!
The last time we checked in with the Arctic Row team they were waiting out a storm in a relatively calm inlet on the Arctic Ocean. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Kickstarter Project: SlinFin Honey Badger Pack
While at Outdoor Retailer earlier this month I met with the good folks from SlingFin to checkout some of the products they are currently producing and have in... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
USA Pro Cycling Challenge Set To Begin Today
The second edition of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge will get underway today in Durango, Colorado where some of the top rider in the world will embark on what... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: Where The Tail Ends Gobi Highlights
A few weeks ago I posted a trailer for a spectacular looking mountain biking film called Where The Trail Ends. The movie follows several top riders as they... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
Run The Planet Seeks Producers And Funding
Way back in February I shared an early look at an ambitious and potentially awesome new television show called Run The Planet. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 OUTDOORS -
CheapTents Interviews Photographer and Polar Explorer Phil Wickens
The CheapTents Blog continues their string of great adventure interviews today, this time turning their sights on polar explorer and photographer Phil Wickens. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 OUTDOORS
