Kungfujedi
Description
MY BLOGS
-
The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
-
Design A T-Shirt For Team Sky, Win A Trip To The Tour De France!
The Tour de France is now less than two weeks away and cycling fans across the globe are gearing up for what promises to be another great race. Read more
Posted on 19 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Kayaker Prepares For Solo Pacific Expedition
Explorer Wave Vidmar is preparing to embark on another epic adventure. The man who has years of sailing experience and has made a solo journey to the North Pole... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2012 OUTDOORS, SEA -
Walking Home From Mongolia Complete, CheapTents Has The Interview!
I've written about the Walking Home From Mongolia expedition on more than one occasion. For those who don't remember, it was the epic journey undertaken by Rob... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Alex Honnold and Hans Florine Break Speed Record On The Nose
Newsflash: This Alex Honnold kid just might be a pretty good climber. Yesterday, Honnold teamed up with Hans Florine, another very talented climber, to go... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Untamed New England Adventure Race Begins Tomorrow
One of the toughest and most well known adventure races in the U.S. is set to get underway tomorrow when 49 of the best teams in the world embark on the 2012... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Kilian Jornet's Climbing Partner Killed On Mont Blanc
Another tragic climbing accident occurred this past weekend in France, where Kilian Jornet was attempting to cross the entire Mont Blanc Massif in just two... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Avalanche Claims Four Climbers On Denali
It was a rough weekend on the tallest peak in North America when it was announced that four Japanese climbers were killed on Denali after being swept off the... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: It's Beer O'Clock With Xavier De Le Rue
We're kicking off a new week with another snowboarding video from Xavier de Le Rue, who returns to the Alps for the final video of the season from his TimeLine... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
Old Man River Project - Chapter 10
Today brings the tenth and final episode of the Old Man River Project, an online series of short films that chronicled a 2400 mile (3862km), 110-day journey dow... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
What Is The Strange Object At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea?
Last year a group of Swedish ocean explorers discovered a strange disc shaped object at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The came across the object while making... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 OUTDOORS, SEA -
Checkpoint Tracker Championship Set For Sept. 29 In Oak Hill, West Virginia
Adventure racing teams looking for a great race this year will want to mark September 29th on their calendars, as that is when the 2012 Checckpoint Tracker... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket
When Outdoor Research offered to send me their new Axiom lightweight shell for a review, I jumped at the chance, even though I knew it had a lot to live up to. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
New Backpack Redefines Ultralight
At the Teva Mountain Games a few weeks back a company by the name of Trek Light Gear unveiled a new backpack that is sure to be a hit with those who like to go... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
National Geographic Honors Two Explorers Tonight
National Geographic will host a "Evening of Exploration" event tonight to honor two famous explores that have gone to the opposite ends of the Earth. Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Chinese Submersible To Attempt Mariana Trench Dive
After years of mostly being ignored, the Mariana Trench has become a busy place this year. A Chinese submersible named Jiaolong (aquatic dragon) is set to make... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Belgian Explorers Plan Expedition To Lake Inari
Two Belgian adventurers are in the final stages of planning a canoe and hiking expedition to the remote Inari Lake, located in Finland. Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Lance Armstrong Responds To USADA Charges
By now I'm sure everyone is aware of the charges against Lance Armstrong by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. They allege that they have blood samples from 2009 and... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
U.S. Ant-Doping Agency Brings Charges Against Lance Armstrong
I mentioned earlier that it was a day for cycling news and it seems we may have saved the biggest story for last. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed charges... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Video: 100-foot Tandem Kayak Drop Featuring Bam Margera
I have been searching for this video ever since I heard Bam Margera (of Jackass fame) was injured in a tandem kayaking drop over a 100-foot waterfall. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 OUTDOORS -
Andy Schleck Out of 2012 Tour De France
The cycling news just continues to roll in today with the report that 2010 champ (by way of an Alberto Contador positive drug test) Andy Schleck is out of the... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 OUTDOORS
