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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Video: Kayak Crashes!
The gang over at Canoe Kayak magazine are winding down 2011 by taking a look back at the year that was. You can check out their Top 10 stories for 2011 by... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Jordan In Low Camp On Vinson, Eyes Christmas Summit
Just a quick update on Jordan Romero this morning, who is now in low camp on Mt. Vinson in Antarctica, where he is hoping to complete the last of his Seven... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Explorers Club Follow-Up: Clarification On Yesterday's Story
Yesterday I posted another story in the ongoing saga of the internal disputes that are taking place inside the Explorers Club, the 108 year old institution... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Summer Issue of Trail Run Magazine Now Available
The Summer Edition of the fabulous Trail Run Magazine is now available for your downloading and reading pleasure. Summer Edition you ask? Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Bogs Jamison Boots
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. One of the most important aspects of any outdoor activity is keeping our feet comfortable and happy. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Climb For Change Launches VIMFF Photo Contest
Climb For Change, a website that serves as a hub for climbers who are undertaking expeditions for charity, is sponsoring the Mountain Photography Competition fo... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Slacklining With Dean Potter
Where do you go to get a thrill after you've climbed some of the toughest rock routes in the world? If you're Dean Potter, you move on to slacklining. Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Explorers Club Infighting Hits New York Post
One of the stories I've been following over the past few weeks has been reports of serious infighting going on at the Explorers Club, an organization that has... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Felicity At The Pole!
As expected, Felicity Aston reached the South Pole yesterday, which is a terrific milestone in her attempt to become the first woman to go solo and unsupported... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Ortovox Supersoft Base Layer
One of the things I love about testing out new gear is that occasionally I come across some really great items from a company that whose gear I've never used... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Write A Blog Post, Win Some Gear!
Want to win some free gear? Can you write a simple blog post? Then I have just the contest for you! The folks over at 511Tactical. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Gold Rush Mother Lode Adventure Race 2011
This past September, the Gold Rush Mother Lode Adventure Race took place in California. Over the course of three days, some of the best teams in North America... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Winter Climb Updates: Russians On Their Way To BC, Lonnie in Talkeetna
The big winter climbs that I've been covering, even before they've gotten underway, are both ramping up nicely and getting ready to commence. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Felicity Closes In On The Pole
It was another productive weekend for the Antarctic skiers heading to the South Pole. The weather was generally good for the past few days, although some of... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Montana: Shaped by Winter
Speaking of adventurous destinations. My friends over at the Montana Office of Tourism released the video below a few months back, but now that winter is just... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Nat Geo's Adventure Travel Destinations For 2012
As 2011 grinds to its inevitable end, it is now time to start looking forward to 2012 and making plans for our adventures in the year that is ahead. With that i... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Climbing Malaysia's Dragon Horns
I missed the first video in this series when it hit the web a few weeks back while I was out of the country, but fortunately I came across the second video whil... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Milestones
This past Wednesday, which marked the 100th anniversary of Amundsen first reaching the South Pole, was a major milestone in the 2011 Antarctic season. For... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Rocking and Rolling On The Southern Ocean
The Drake Passage is one of the most notoriously treacherous bodies of water in the world. Sitting between the southern tip of South America and the Shetland... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 OUTDOORS -
K2 Winter Update: Off To Skardu By Bus
The all-star team of Russian climbers who will take on K2 this winter, have started the second leg of their journey. After arriving in Pakistan last weekend,... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 OUTDOORS