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• Tour 2012: Pyrenees Have Little Impact On Standings

  

  Following yesterday's rest day, the riders in the 2012 Tour de France returned to the road today knowing that it would be a difficult stage. But thanks to a... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Badwater Ultramarathon Underway, Winner Already Crowned

  

  This is one that doesn't usually sneak under my radar but I missed the start of the 2012 Badwater Ultramarathon and have spent part of the day catching up on th... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Arctic Rowing Team Departs Today!

  

  I've mentioned the Arctic Row team on a couple of occasions in the past as the four man crew planned and prepared for their attempt to row across the Arctic... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Mikael Strandberg Completes Yemen Crossing By Camel

  

  Explorer Mikael Strandberg has completed his expedition to cross Yemen by camel, overcoming logistical obstacles, bureaucrats and the unrelenting heat of the... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Pakistan 2012: BP Summit Push Begins, Over On Gasherbrum I?

  

  It has been another busy 24 hours for news out of Pakistan where there were a number of updates on the status of several teams including those on the Mazeno... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Google World Wonders Project Explores Famous Places

  The Google World Wonders website is a fun one for explorers and travelers everywhere. The project uses Google's 360 degree panoramic camera technology to captur... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 OUTDOORS, TECH, TRAVEL

• Video: Climbing Mexico's Highest Peak

  At 5636 meters (18,491 ft) in height, Pico de Orizaba is the tallest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in all of North America. Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Tour 2012: Pyrenees Loom As French Win Again

  

  Today's stage of the Tour de France marked the start of another week of racing in cycling's premiere event, but it was also the calm before the storm as well.... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Pakistan 2012: Mazeno Ridge Expedition Not Done Yet, Summit Bid Stalled On GI

  

  It was another busy and dramatic weekend in Pakistan where the climbing teams continued to chase their respective summits, which have proven to be elusive thus... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK

• The Ikkatsu Project: Exploring The Impact Of The Japanese Tsunami On

  

  On March 11, 2011 a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan created a giant tidal wave that had a devastating effect on that country's coastline. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Tour 2012: Brits Having A Field Day In France

  

  It was a good day for British cycling on the roads of France. Not only did Bradley Wiggins stay in the Yellow Jersey, and seems destined to all the way to Paris... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Brazil 9000 Expedition: North-to-South By Foot, Pedal and Paddle

  

  In September of this year, adventurers Aaron Chervenak and Gareth Jones will embark on an epic journey that will cover more than 9000km (5592 miles) across the... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Brooklyn Outfitters Wolfjaw 34L Pack

  

  Brooklyn, New York isn't exactly a place you would expect to find an outdoor gear and adventure company but that is exactly where the aptly named Brooklyn... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Pakistan 2012: No Summit On Mazeno Ridge After All

  

  Now that communications with the Mazeno Ridge team has been reestablished we're starting to get a clearer picture of what happened on the summit push for... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Avalanche On Mont Blanc Leaves Nine Dead, Four Missing

  

  Sad news from France today where we've learned that an avalanche on Mont Blanc, perhaps the most well known and iconic European peak, has left nine climbers dea... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Tour 2012: Sky Train Rolls Through The Mountains

  

  It was suppose to be the toughest stage of the 2012 Tour de France yet and it most certainly lived up to that billing. Stage 11 was a 140km (86. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Video: Winter TImelapse From Anchorage

  Looking for a beautiful way to start your morning? Then look no further than the video below. It is a fantastic timelapse of the beautiful winter landscapes nea... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Pakistan 2012: Go Time On Gasherbrums, K2 Season Begins

  

  More news from the climbing scene in Pakistan today where some climbers are heading up, others are heading down and a new season begins on the world's most... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Video: Hang Gliding Yosemite!

  There is no doubt that Yosemite Valley is one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in North America, if not the world. But the video below captures... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 OUTDOORS

• Pakistan 2012: Mazeno Team Finds Success On Nanga Parbat!

  

  Not a lot has changed since I posted my last climbing update on Monday. Most of the teams remain in holding patterns as they prepare for summit bids once the... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 OUTDOORS