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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
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Gear Box: Sierra Designs Jive Jacket
Summer may not have officially slipped away just yet, but its days are certainly numbered. The changing of the season will bring a rainbow of colors to the... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Ultrarunner Sets New Record Across Great Smokey Mountain National Park
An ultrarunner, who also happens to be a park ranger, set a new record for running across the Great Smokey Mountain National Park a few months back, when he... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Warren Miller's LIke There's No Tomorrow
If there is one sure sign that winter is not as far off as we think, it is the arrival of a new ski video courtesy of Warren Miller. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Climbing Legend Walter Bonatti Has Passed Away
The mountaineering community lost one of its living legends last night when Italian climber Walter Bonatti passed away at the age of 81. He is best remembered... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
The Season Returns!
Last year The Season was a break-out success amongst outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. It was an incredibly well done series of videos created by Fitz Cahall an... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
CheapTents.com Interviews Alastair Humphreys
CheapTents.com has posted a great new interview with explorer and adventurer Alastair Humphreys to their blog. Humphreys is well known for having cycled around... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
The Reel Rock Film Tour 2011
The Reel Rock Film Tour officially gets underway on Thursday in, where else, Boulder, Colorado. From there, the show will spread out across the U.S. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Fall 2011:
With the summer season in the Karakoram now behind us, climbers are heading back to the High Himalaya in Nepal and Tibet for the fall season. While this is a... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Tecnu Extreme-Staphaseptic Wins Mother Lode Adventure Race
Over the weekend the Gold Rush Mother Lode Adventure Race came to a close with Team Tecnu Extreme - Staphaseptic taking the win. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video: Speed Climbing In The Alps With Ueli Steck
Swiss climber Ueli Steck never ceases to amaze. He is a fantastic athlete who focuses on climbing big, challenging peaks, often solo and as fast as possible. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
National Park Service Raises Price Of Denali Climbing Permits
Earlier this week, the National Park Service announced that it was raising the price of climbing permits for Denali, the tallest peak in North America. The fee... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
First Ascents In The Indian Karakoram
Yesterday I posted a story about the first ascent of Saser Kangri II that was completed by Steve Swenson, Mark Richey, and Freddie Wilkinson a few weeks back. Read more
Posted on 09 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
The Mother Lode 4-Day Adventure Race Underway
Yesterday, the Mother Lode, a 4-day long adventure race, put on by Gold Rush AR, got underway in the Sierra Mountains of California. Read more
Posted on 09 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Climbers Make First Ascent Of Saser Kangri II
Three American climbers have successfully topped out on Saser Kangri II, the second highest unclimbed peak in the world. According to the Hardwear Sessions Blog... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
1959 Memo Outlines Regulations For Yeti Hunting In Nepal
A 1959 U.S. Foreign Service Dispatch, made available through the national archives, outlines the regulations to be undertaken should anyone make an expedition t... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Expedition 1000 Update: The Gulf Is In Sight
It has not been an easy couple of weeks since we last checked in with Dave Cornthwaite and his attempt to cover the entire length of the Mississippi River on a... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Karakoram 2011: Ralf And Gerlinde Talk K2 On Video
The 2011 Karakoram season is now a fading memory, but even though the rest of us have just begun to move on, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner and Ralf Dujmovits have... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Iridium Introduces AxcessPoint, WiFi Internet Access Anywhere
In this increasingly connected world we live in it has become more and more important to stay in contact no matter where we go. Over the years, cell service... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Cycling News: Leopard Trek and RadioShack Merge
Following a week of rumors, cycling teams RadioShack and Leopard Trek made it official yesterday. The two teams, already rich in talent, are joining forces, to... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Brunton Restore Solar Charger
The use of solar chargers on extended expeditions is not a new concept. In fact, they've been used on Everest and other big mountains for years, helping to... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2011 ENVIRONMENT, OUTDOORS