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• Adventurers Are "Artists of Life"

  

  My friend DSD has a very thoughtful piece on her Summit Stones Adventure Musings blog today entitled "Artists of Being Alive..."in which she philosophizes... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Christian Maurer Wins Red Bull X-Alps 2011

  

  While I've been mostly occupied with the Raid the North Extreme this week, another event was taking place in Europe that is definitely worth a mention as well. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• This Speed-Riding Video Will Have You Holding Your Breath!

  Speed-Riding is an interesting activity that combines both skiing and paragliding into one exhilarating experience. Usually, speed-riders start off by skiing... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: Accident On Broad Peak

  

  Earlier in the week we had reports of several successful summits on Broad Peak, despite the weather there not being the most advantageous for climbing. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• RTNX Update: WildernessTraverse.com In Command!

  

  We're now several days into the Raid the North Extreme adventure race, which is taking place as we speak in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Outside Has The Cure For The Post TdF Blues!

  

  With the 2011 Tour de France in the books, it is easy to let a post-race malaise set in as we wait patiently for 2012 to get here so we can cheer on our favorit... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Uncontacted Tribe Lives Less Than 100km From Machu Picchu

  

  As mentioned last week, Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the re-discovery of Machu Picchu by explorer Hiram Bingham. And while that amazing place continue... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Olly Hicks Gears Up For Global Row 2012

  

  Remember Olly Hicks? He was the young adventurer who attempted to circumnavigate Antarctica in a rowboat back in 2009. Ultimately, due to a number of reasons, h... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Five Explorers For The Future

  

  It's no secret that I'm a fan of Jon Bowermaster's writing. He regularly posts interesting and thoughtful pieces on his own website, as well as TakePart.com.... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: News From K2

  

  While there have been a number of reports from Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums over the past week or so, including news on successful summits, there hasn't been... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• The 2011 Mongol Rally Had Started!

  

  One of my favorite annual events, the Mongol Rally, has gotten underway this week, with 311 teams setting out on the ultimate road trip adventure. They'll now... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• New Film Follows Paraplegic Up Kilimanjaro

  

  Remember Chris Waddell? He's the paraplegic athlete who climbed Kilimanjaro a few years ago without the use of his legs. Chris actually went up the mountain by... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Why We Need NASA

  Last week, the Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down for the final time, effectively bringing an end to America's manned space program – at least for now. For man... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 OUTDOORS, SCIENCE

• Raid The North Extreme Is Underway!

  

  The Raid the North Extreme adventure race got underway yesterday with 30 teams setting off on a 500km (310 mile), six day race through the West Kootenay region... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Tour 2011: Cadel Evans Wins Le Tour

  

  Yesterday one of the best Tours de France in recent history came to an end when Cadel Evans rode onto the Champs Elysees in Paris wearing the race's famed Yello... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Paragliding Mozambique

  I caught this beautiful video this morning while catching up on the National Geographic Adventure Blog. It is a wonderfully serene scene from Mozambique, where... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: Broad Peak Summits, Tragedy On GII

  

  Over the weekend, several climbers on Broad Peak took advantage of a brief break in the weather to head up to the summit, while others used the time to further... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Long Distance Runner Gong From LA To New York

  Long distance runner Alex Bellini has set out on one heck of a run. A month ago, the Italian set out from Los Angeles on a road run that will take him more... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Tour 2011: Alpe d'Huez Lives Up To Its Legacy

  

  Yesterday was a great day in the Tour de France. Today was even better. There are certain stages that always deliver on the promise of high drama and theatrics... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram 2011: Summits on Gasherbrum II

  

  Despite bad weather across much of the region, the Karakoram climbing season continues to unfold. Yesterday there was more action on the Gasherbrums, while... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 OUTDOORS