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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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Lost Civilization Discovered In The Sahara
The reign of Moammar Gadhafi in Libya may barely be over, but already the country is starting to yield up its ancient secrets. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: SPOIL Film Trailer
This past weekend, the Banff Mountain Film Festival took place, with a number of great outdoor and adventure related films being shown. One of those films is... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Skiing The Chuting Gallery
Back in 1999, climber/skier Noah Howell picked up a book called The Chuting Gallery by Andrew Mclean. That book contained lots of details and tips for skiing... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
American Alpine Club Giving Away $1000 Worth Of Gear!
The American Alpine Club is closing out 2011 in style by giving away $1000 worth of gear to one lucky member. The organization, which is a tireless advocate... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
CheapTents Interviews Explorer Rafał Król
My friends over at CheapTents.com have continued their string of great adventure interviews, this time turning their microscopes on Polish explorer Rafał Król.... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Spirit of the Mongol Rally
As 2011 winds to its inevitable close, it is time to start thinking ahead to our 2012 adventures. One of the events that has become an annual staple on the... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Ski The Himalayas S3E7: Longest Puja Ever!
Ben Clark and Jon Miller return for yet another episode of Ski the Himalayas to kick off the week, and they are slowly but surely making their way to their... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Its Always About The Weather
The more things change in the Antarctic, the more they stay the same. After spending nearly two weeks stranded in Punta Arenas due to bad weather, the teams wer... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 OUTDOORS, WEATHER -
Thule Adventure Team Wins AR World Championship
I was so busy last week trying to catch-up on work that it completely slipped my mind that the Adventure Racing World Championships got underway in Tasmania. Th... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Win A Trip To South Africa By Starring In A Commercial
Have you always wanted to earn international fame while jet setting across the globe? Than I have just the opportunity for you. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Bad Weather Strands Trekkers In Lukla Again
Efforts to evacuate trekkers from Lukla, Nepal are underway today after bad weather has left many stranded for the past six days. The small mountain town has on... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2011 OUTDOORS, WEATHER -
Polar Bear Cam Brings Cuddly Carnivores Into Our Living Room
I'm a sucker for great wildlife videos, but even more so when they're actually streaming live. The video below is sent back to us from live cameras aboard a... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: A Murmuration of Starlings
Yesterday I posted a story about an amazing little spider that could spin gigantic webs. Today I have a video that further proves just how fantastic nature trul... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Korea Remembers Fallen Climbers
A memorial service was held yesterday for Korean climbers Park Young-Seok, Shin Dong-Min, and Kang Ki-Seok, who went missing on Annapurna last month. Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
A 360º Panoramic Video Mountain Bike Ride Through Moab
Moab, Utah is considered one of the best places to go mountain biking in the U.S. – if not the world. There are an abundance of trails for a variety of skill... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Mountain Hardwear Jovian Jacket
Before I start my review of the Mountain Hardwear Jovian Jacket, I have a disclaimer that I must get out. I'm a big fan of Mountain Hardwear gear. I mean a BIG... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Amazing Afghani Landscapes and People
Afghanistan has the potential to be an amazing destination for adventure travel. The country has some of the most spectacular and remote mountains on the planet... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Tiny Spider Spins World's Largest Web
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This little blue and green rock that we call home is an amazing place. I was reminded of that fact earlier today whil... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: And They're Off!
Earlier this week I posted the news that ALE's aircraft had finally started shuttling Antarctic explorers onto the ice, and after spending weeks in Punta Arenas... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: LifeStraw Portable Water Filter
As an outdoor adventure and travel writer, I'm fortunate in that I often get to test some amazing gear. I'm regularly sent backpacks, sleeping bags, tents,... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 OUTDOORS