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• Brit Intends To Swim Across The Atlantic In 100 Days

  

  British television personality and adventurer Ben Fogle has announced his plans to swim across the Atlantic Ocean and he intends to do it in record time. Fogle... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Hucking 70-Foot Outlet Falls

  Huck is a beautifully shot short film that captures kayaker Evan Garcia as he drops the 70-foot Outlet Falls, located near Yakima, Washington. It was made by... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Teva Mountain Games Begin Thursday

  

  The 2012 Teva Mountain Games are set to get underway this Thursday, May 31 in Vail, Colorado. The annual event plays host to some of the best outdoor/adventure... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Speed Attempt Still Underway

  

  In my earlier post on this past weekend's activities on Everest I mentioned that the season was almost over. There does appear to be at least one climb... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Another Season Nearly Done

  

  While I was enjoying a long weekend here the States, the 2012 climbing season on Everest wound to a halt. On Saturday the final teams made their last summit bid... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Old Man River Project - Chapter 7

  Our adventure down the Mississippi River continues this week with Episode 7 of the Old Man River Project. This week, the crew takes advantage of higher water an... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• The Red Bull Divide and Conquer Comes To Canada

  

  The Red Bull Divide and Conquer adventure race is coming to Canada's West Coast in a few weeks and the event promises plenty of action for adventure athletes. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Scariest Tandem Skydive Ever!

  This video is a bit on the scary side. It features an 80-year old woman named Lavern who decided she wanted to skydiving to celebrate her milestone birthday. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Lots Of Summits Amidst Good Weather

  

  The second weather window on Everest opened as expected today, with winds dropping off dramatically and temperatures remaining relatively warm, even at the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Hydrapak Jolla Backpack

  

  For my money, the hydration pack is amongst the greatest outdoor innovations of all time. The ability to conveniently and comfortably carry water while we... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Updates From The Mountain

  

  If you're not completely sick of all the Everest news yet, here is one more update for you as the teams move up. As I write this, climbers are on their way to... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Visiting Jordan: Exploring Petra

  

  Over the past few weeks I've shared some stories on my recent visit to Jordan, first writing about the history and culture of the place and then following that... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Win A Trip To The 2012 Tour De France Courtesy Of Cannondale

  

  It's no secret that one of my favorite annual sporting events is the Tour de France. For three weeks each summer it takes center stage in my life and I follow i... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Climbers Ready For Round 2

  

  There isn't a lot of news to report from Everest today as things seem to be proceeding exactly as planned. The teams have all moved up on both sides of the... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Italian Climber Rescued On North Side

  

  Some good news arrived from Everest yesterday when we received word that 69-year old Italian climber Luigi Rampini was rescued on the North Side of the mountain. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: EpicTV Does Follow-up Interview With Ueli Steck

  Last week I posted the video of an interview conducted by EpicTV with Ueli Steck right before he began his ascent of Everest without oxygen. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Free Climb Triple Crown In Yosemite

  

  While much of the climbing world has been centered around the Himalaya the past few weeks, rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell have been making histor... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Here We Go Again!

  

  The climbers have spent another day jockeying for position on the world's tallest mountain. The teams that missed out on last week's weather window are now... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Kayakers Launch 2012 Aleutian Islands Expedition

  

  Expedition kayakers Keirron Tastagh and George Shaw have set out on a 1500-mile (2414km) journey through the Aleutian Islands that will provide plenty of... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Wide World Talks Expeditions With Belinda Kirk Of Explorers Connect

  

  Explorers Connect is a website designed to create a community for adventurers. It is a social network of sorts that allows like-minded individuals to share... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 OUTDOORS