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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Himalaya Fall 2011: Annapurna Update
There isn't a whole lot of news from Annapurna yet regarding the Korean team that ran into problems on that mountain while making an ascent yesterday. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: New Balance 360 Degree Running Jacket
With the summer now long over, and cooler weather settling in, runners are digging deep into their closet to pull out their warmer gear. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
New Everest Documentary Spawns Reality Series
A new Everest documentary entitled 40 Days at Base Camp, made its debut at the Vancouver International Film Festival last week, and will headline the Banff... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2011: Climbers In Trouble On Annapurna?
Yesterday I reported that Explorers Web had the scoop on a late season attempt on Annapurna, in which a team of three Korean climbers were planning making a... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Cycling News From Outside Mag
With the professional cycling season coming to an end for another year, fans of the sport are already looking ahead to 2012, when new teams, riders jumping... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: Delays Continue
We may have edged a bit closer to the start of the 2011 Antarctic season, but it seems it hasn't kicked off quite yet. According to an update on the Crossing Th... Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: High Peak Alpinismo Lite 'n Fast Sleeping Pad
When it comes to sleeping in the backcountry a good tent and a comfortable sleeping bag go a long way to ensuring a good nights sleep. Read more
Posted on 20 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2011: Late Season Push On Annapurna
Despite the fact that most of the teams have wrapped up their climbs, and gone home for the year, there is a late season update out of the Himalaya. Read more
Posted on 19 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctic History: 100 Years Ago Today
As we prep for the start of the 2011 Antarctic season to begin, it is a perfect time to reflect back to 1911, when the epic race to the Pole between Norwegian... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2011 CULTURE, HISTORY, OUTDOORS -
7 Summits For Alzheimer's Update: Next Up, Carstensz Pyramid
Alan Arnette continues to check off mountains on his quest to climb the Seven Summits for Alzheimer's. Having already knocked off Mt. Read more
Posted on 19 October 2011 HEALTH, OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: AS-1 Backpack
When you want to build a house, you hire an architect. When you want to design an airplane, you get an aeronautical engineer. It only makes sense that if you... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Missing Sailor Feared Eaten By Cannibals
Here's your "What century is again?" story of the day. A 40-year old German sailor, named Stefan Ramin, has gone missing in French Polynesia, and is believed... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2011 OUTDOORS, SOCIETY -
Antarctica 2011: More Delays To Start Of The Season
Yesterday I mentioned that there were delays to the start of the 2011 Antarctic season, but ALE was hoping to get their first plane out to the ice today. Read more
Posted on 18 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
100-Year Old Man Completes Marathon, What's Your Excuse?
This past weekend, 100-year old Fauja Singh completed the Toronto Marathon and ran into the record books in the process. Singh, who didn't take up running... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Kelty Cosmic Down 20ยบ Sleeping Bag
For those of us who live in the warmer, southern region of the U.S., the fall season bring relief from the heat at last. That means we get head back outside... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
The New York Times Looks At Speed Climbing
The New York Times has posted a story and video on speed climbing in the world of mountaineering and takes a look at the approach to climbing, which inherently... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Want To Row Across The Caribbean In 2012?
Have you ever wanted to row across and ocean but didn't know how to go about it? Have you read about Roz Savage's experiences on her expeditions and wished you... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Canadian Man Completes 11-Year Walk Around The Globe
A Canadian man who has spent the last 11-years walking around the world, completed his march yesterday, arriving back home in Montreal. Over the course of his... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
Antarctica 2011: First Teams Prepare To Hit The Ice
The 2011 Antarctic season was scheduled to officially get underway yesterday with ALE's first flight to Patriot Hills and the Union Glacier camp. Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 OUTDOORS -
A Night Of Nine Feats
Last week, while I was off playing in the Costa Rican rainforest, my friend Lisa de Speville was hosting the third edition of the Fascinating Expedition ... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2011 OUTDOORS