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• The Teluride Air Force - Hang Gliding Over Colorado

  I came across this video last night. It was posted by one of my colleagues over at Gadling.com and features a serene hang gliding experience over Tellurate,... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: All K2 Teams Back In BC

  

  K2 continues to be an elusive summit for climbers once again this year, turning back the first wave of mountaineers over the weekend, while others prepared for... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Keeper of the Mountains: A Film About Elizabeth Hawley

  Anyone who follows climbing in the Himalaya knows the name of Miss Elizabeth Hawley, the woman who keeps the definitive record of who climbed what mountain and... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Outdoor Retailer Wrap-Up

  

  As I mentioned, I spent last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Outdoor Retailer convention in Salt Lake City checking out the latest and greatest gear that... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: K2 Turns Back First Assault, Teams Gearing Up For Another Go

  

  While I was away in Salt Lake City attending this year's Outdoor Retailer convention (more on that later!), several of the teams on K2 were making summit bids. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Aussie Adventurers Announce Round Trip South Pole Expedition

  

  Two Australian Adventurers, James Castrission and Justin Jones, have announced their intentions to ski unsupported to the South Pole and then return to their... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Outdoor Retailer Begins Tomorrow!

  

  As many of you already know, the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market begins tomorrow, and later today I'll jump on a plane and head out to Salt Lake City, Utah to... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Antarctic Research To Be Curbed This Year?

  

  Speaking of the Antarctic, it appears that there could be some roadblocks ahead for those living and working at McMurdo Station, the U.S. research base on the... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: Climbers Reach Camp 3 On K2

  

  Earlier this week we received word that a major summit push was underway on K2, as a group of climbers moved up the mountain along the Cesen Route to take... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Hiker Falls To Her Death In Yosemite

  

  A hiker in Yosemite National Park fell 600-feet to her death on Sunday while descending from Half-Dome in the rain. The death was just the latest in a... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• The Gear Junkie Previews New Gear From Outdoor Retailer

  

  The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market kicks off tomorrow with the Open Air Demo, but officially gets into full swing on Thursday when the expo opens its doors to... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Tackling The Tooth Traverse

  I'm kicking things off this morning with another beautiful video from Renan Ozturk, who traveled to Alaska with friends Freddie Wilkinson and Zack Smith during ... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Near-Death BASE Jumping Experience

  I would think that the last thing you'd want to do while BASE jumping is run into problems with your gear, aka the parachute that keeps you from plummeting to... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Inside The Explorers Club

  ">The Explorers Club is an organization dedicated to adventurers and explorers from around the globe. Today, the Huffington Post gives us an inside look at... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Jennifer Pharr Davis Sets New Speed Record On The Appalachian Trail

  

  Way back in early June I posted a story about Jennifer Pharr Davis, who held the women's speed record for thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but was just about... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: Summit Push On K2 Begins Now!

  

  After weeks of preparations, acclimatization, and patiently waiting, it appears to be go time on K2, where several teams are preparing to head up today and begi... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• The Row To The Pole Is Underway!

  

  Over the weekend the Row to the Pole expedition officially got underway when the six-man crew, led by polar explorer and ocean rower Jock Wishart, set off from... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 OUTDOORS

• Currents TV Heads To The Hood River

  The Hood River in Oregon is a world class destination for paddlers looking for all kinds of unique challenges. That's exactly what the folks at Currents TV... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Venturepax Inspires Outdoor Adventures, Rewards You For Going Outside

  

  A new website, entitled Venturepax, is looking to inspire us to head outside for a little adventure, and is willing to reward us for sharing those experiences... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• RTNX Update: WildernessTraverse.com Wins!

  

  While most of the teams are still out on the course, the winners of this year's Raid the North Extreme have been crowned, as Team WilernessTraverse.com came... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 OUTDOORS