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• Reminder: Win a Copy of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide

  

  Just a quick reminder as we wind down the week. I'm giving away eight copies of Andrew Skurka's new book The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide (review here!). Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Deepsea Challenge Update: Waiting For Calm Seas

  

  Last Friday I posted a story about James Cameron's attempt to dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, which is the lowest point on our planet at 10,912... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• 3rd Annual Dakota Rogaining Championship Coming August 18-19

  

  Looking to sharpen your navigational skills? Want to participate in a very cool competition this summer? Then consider adding the 3rd Annual Dakota Rogaining... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: BASE Jumping Antarctica

  I came across this video this morning over at ExWeb. It is a preview for a full documentary of an expedition that went to Antarctica back in 2009, where the tea... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Osprey Atmos 50 Backpack

  

  It is difficult to improve on perfection. Especially in the world of outdoor gear. One of my all-time favorite pieces of gear is my Osprey Atmos 50 backpack. I... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: "Hobo" Monkey Goes to the Edge of Space

  Back in November of last year Australian indie band Skipping Girl Vinegar and a team of "cowboy scientists" joined forces to launch a stuffed toy monkey by the... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• More On The Explorers Club's New President

  

  As I mentioned on Tuesday, this past weekend the Explorers Club elected a new president. Yesterday I received a press release officially announcing the club's... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: The New Northwest Passage

  Back in 2009, explorer Cameron Dueck successfully sailed through the Northwest Passage where he witnessed first hand the impact of global climate change on the... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2012: Tough Sledding for Norwegians

  

  It has been a challenging week for the Norwegian team of Mads Agerup and Rune Midtgaard, who are currently skiing to the North Pole from the Canadian side. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Win a Copy of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka

  

  There are few backpackers that have a resume that can compete with Andrew Skurka. The man has hiked a number of impressive long distance hikes including the... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climb Update: Alex Still Alone in BC?

  

  Now that spring has officially arrived, the winter climbs in the Karakoram are officially over and nearly everyone has gone home. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Blind Adventure Athletes Plan To Cycle The Americas

  

  Here's an interesting cycling adventure that was sent my way by a reader. Christi Bruchok and Tauru Chaw have embarked on an epic journey by bike. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Everest 2012: What To Pack

  

  Have you ever wondered what climbers take with them, in terms of gear, for an Everest expedition? Then you're in luck as a new article on the Beyond The Edge... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Alaskan First Ascents on Arrigetch Peaks

  Awhile back I posted a great video that highlighted some tough climbs on the Arrigetech Peaks in Alaska's Brooks Range. Today we have another video from that... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Explorers Club: Changing of the Guard

  

  Over the past few months I've written several times about the internal dispute that has been going on at the Explorers Club. Members of the prestigious... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Antarctic History: Scott Snowbound in a Tent

  

  As most of you know, this past Antarctic season marked the 100th anniversary of Roald Amundsen reaching the South Pole. Amundsen's triumph was the culmination o... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: SeasonFive Phantom Paddling Shirt

  

  A quick glance at the calendar will tell you that spring is here and warm weather won't be far behind. That means its time to put away our cold weather gear... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Video: Fourth Grader Learns To Ski Jump

  This just might be the video video you'll see all week. It is shot from a helmet cam of a fourth grade girl who is about to make her first ski jump. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2012: New Team Hits The Ice, Others Waiting To Begin

  

  Despite my doom and gloom headline from last week, the North Polar season isn't quite over yet. In fact, while several teams have already aborted their... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 OUTDOORS

• Outside Announces 2012 Travel Award Winners

  

  Last week Outside magazine unveiled their 2012 Travel Award winners giving a nod to the best travel companies, tours, hotels, cameras and more. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 OUTDOORS