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• New Website For Adventure Travelers

  

  A good looking new travel website launched recently, bringing good coverage to adventure destinations across the globe. The new site, entitled Switchback Travel... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Box: Snow Peak SnowMiner Headlamp

  

  Just when you think you've seen it all in terms of headlamp design, along comes the SnowMiner, by Snow Peak, to shake things up. Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 2011: Felicity Aston Radio Interview

  

  One of the Antarctic skiers that I've been following closely this year is Felicity Aston, who is attempting to become the first woman to make a solo and... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Video: Big Wave Kayak Surfing In Canada

  Every spring the winter run off swells the rivers in and around Quebec, creating some of the most amazing conditions for freestyle paddlers to surf some very bi... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 1911: How Amundsen Won The Pole

  

  As most of you know, yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen becoming the first person to reach the South Pole. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Medical Kits Survival Medic Winners!

  

  For the past week, I've been running a little giveaway on the Adventure Blog to hand out three Survivor Medic packs from Adventure Medical Kits. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 2011: Celebration At The Pole!

  

  Today marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Roald Amundsen, and his team, at the South Pole. To commemorate the event, I have posted a lengthy article... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Five Great Laptops For Travelers

  

  My recent trip to the Caribbean was filled with lots of fun activities, including hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing. It wasn't all just about fun... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Walking Home From Mongolia: A Month In!

  

  Way back in August, I told you about the Walking Home From Mongolia expedition, which would put adventurers Rob Lilwall and Leon McCarron on a 5000km (3106 mile... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Local Team Wins 2011 Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge

  

  I mentioned the Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge last week when it got underway, but I completely forgot to update the final standings yesterday. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 2011: Jordan Romero Is On His Way

  

  While the South Pole skiers struggle with their own demons, namely the bad weather and endless days on the ice, the climbers are now appearing in Antarctica in... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Video: First Descent of 90' Noccalula Falls in Alabama

  In late November, kayakers Pat Keller, Isaac Levinson, and Chris Gragtmans traveled to Noccalula Falls, located in Alabama to scout out the possibilities for... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Box: CamelBak Charge LR Hydration Pack

  

  For active, outdoor enthusiasts, the hydration pack just might be the greatest invention ever. The ability to conveniently carry our water with us no matter... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Explorers Club Follow-Up: Flag and Honors Committee Members

  Last week I posted a couple of stories about some strange rumblings coming out of the Explorers Club and an internal dispute that resulted in ten members of... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• The Rest of Everest Returns From Hiatus!

  

  One of my favorite podcasts of all time came off an extended hiatus last week, when The Rest of Everest Episode 152 was released at last. The show has long... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear For Winter Running

  

  Last week we received some tips on gear for winter cycling courtesy of Gizmodo and today we have a similar list, this time for runners, from our friends over... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctica 2011: Teams Chase Amundsen To The Pole

  

  A century after he made his historic run, the shadow of Roald Amundsen looms large this week in the Antarctic, where many of the South Pole skiers are no doubt... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 CHARITY, OUTDOORS

• K2 Winter Update: Russians In Pakistan

  

  One of the big expeditions for the winter ahead is the attempt to summit K2 by an all-star team of Russian climbers. Considering the fact that the "Savage... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• Sign Up To Win Adventure Medical Kits Survival Medic

  

  Just a reminder as we head into the weekend that I'm giving away three Survival Medic packs from Adventure Medical Kits. As I mentioned yesterday, this great... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 OUTDOORS

• 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Route Announced

  

  By all accounts, the 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge was a great success in its inaugural run. The race featured some of the top riders in the world on a... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 OUTDOORS