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• Everest 2012: Summit Dreams At Last!

  

  There has been a decided change in the tone of the dispatches from Everest today as the teams are now have a solid idea of when they'll be going to the summit.... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking Mayhem

  If you're looking for a bit of adrenaline rush to wake you up this morning, look no further than the video below. It's a crazy downhill mountain bike race,... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• 2012 Adventure TEAM Challenge Takes Place Next Weekend.

  

  One of the most inspiring events on the annual adventure racing calendar is scheduled to take place this coming weekend in Fruita, Colorado. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2012: Summits On Manaslu, Ueli Ready On Everest

  

  A new week brings new promise to the Himalaya, where the teams on Everest continue to wait while elsewhere climbers are topping out on various peaks. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: GoPro Goes To Alaska

  I was very reluctant to post this video, mostly out of jealousy. You see, I was invited to go along on this GoPro trip to Alaska to study the Aurora Borealis,... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Most Beautiful Commercial You'll See All Day

  As far as commercials go, they don't come any more beautiful than the one below from Quechua, a gear company that makes tents, clothing, sleeping bags and more. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Old Man River Chapter 5

  The fifth chapter of the ten part series Old Man River Project is now available for viewing and you'll find the latest episode below. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• You Have One Week Left To Apply For The Outside Adventure Grant

  

  Just a quick heads-up for anyone looking for funding for their next adventure. The inaugural Outside Adventure Grant is still up for grabs, but you'll have to... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Visiting Jordan: History and Culture at the Crossroads of the World

  

  Recently I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to visit Jordan and while I had some knowledge of the country before I went, I was still amazed to... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Everest 2012: Waiting For The Window

  

  Not a lot of news from Everest today as everyone sits, waits and watches the weather. This is likely to remain the pattern over the next few days while team... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Adventure Announces 2012 Spring/Summer Gear of the Year

  

  Looking for some new gear to add to your arsenal of outdoor equipment? Than National Geographic Adventure has you covered. They've just announced the winners... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Mountain Biker Wants To Take Bike To The Summit Of Everest

  

  Last year I wrote a satirical piece for Gadling about a man who wanted to ride his mountain bike up Everest. That was an April Fools day post that managed to... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Smash and Grab On Repeat Offender

  I came across this video this morning over at the Alpinist website. It is a really well done short film that focuses not just on an amazing climb in Alaska,... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Two New E-zines for Outdoor Enthusiasts

  

  Two of my friends from Down Under have launched a pair of new online magazines that will likely be of interest to outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Olympic Atlantic Row Scheduled To Begin Sunday

  

  The Olympic Atlantic Row (OAR) project was scheduled to get underway this weekend, but the departure date is a bit up in the air at the moment thanks to dodgy... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Explorer Mikael Strandberg Returns To Yemen

  

  Way back in January I posted a story on explorer Mikael Strandberg's expedition to explore Yemen by camel. The plan was to go from Zabid on the coast to the... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: Himex Explains Base Camp Departure

  

  Earlier today Himalayan Experience (Himex) posted a new newsletter to their site explaining their decision to pull the plug on their 2012 Everest season. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: South Side Schedule, North Side Nearly Ready

  

  Everest continues to be a source of intrigue this season as teams on both sides of the mountain wait and watch for a window to open that will allow them to begi... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Everest Camp 2 to Camp 3

  Last week I shared a good video of the climber up Everest from Camp 1 to Camp 2 and now I have another one, this time going up the Lhotse Face from C2 to C3. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 OUTDOORS

• The Heroes Project: 7 Summits, 7 Warriors

  

  I received a note last week about an amazing organization that is helping wounded soldiers to re-connet with their lives by climbing some of the biggest... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 OUTDOORS