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The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Gear Box: Brooks-Range Alpini 30 Sleeping Bag
One of the keys to a good camping trip is, without a doubt, a quality sleeping bag. You can put up with inclement weather, going days without a hot shower, and... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
More Adventure Racing News
It seems that there has been a steady stream of adventure racing news of late, partly because the season is in full swing here in North America, where a number... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Tribe Discovered in the Amazon
Brazil's National Indian Foundation, better known as Funai, has announced that it has discovered a new, uncontacted tribe in a very remote region of the Amazon... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
The Western States 100 Is This Weekend!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Feel like getting in a good workout? Then maybe you should enter the Western States 100, one of the toughest trail run... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Video Profile Of Alex Honnold
Black Diamond Equipment has shared a video profile of rock climber Alex Honnold, who just happens to be one of their sponsored athletes. Read more
Posted on 22 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
The Adventure TEAM Challenge Puts The Emphasis On The Team
While we're on the subject of adventure racing, there is another great event taking place this weekend in Colorado that really puts a great spin on the sport.... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2011 OUTDOORS, TREK -
Expedition Idaho Launches New Website!
With less than two months to go until the start of the race, Expedition Idaho has launched a new website that will serve as its online presence before, during,... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
New Issue of JPFreek Magazine Now Available
The June 2011 issue of JPFreek Magazine is now available online. The magazine, which I happen to be a contributor to, is a great source of news and information... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Racing Across America For Safe Drinking Water
Last Saturday, a group of cyclists set out from Los Angeles, California on a 3000 mile bike ride/race across the United States in an effort to raise funds for... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Win A Trip To Anywhere With Travel2Change Water Conservation Contest
Non-proft organization Travel2change is sponsoring a contest in which they are giving away a trip to any travel destination, in any country in the world, to... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Kilian Jornet Sets New Speed Record Up Mt. Olympus
Trail runner and endurance athlete Kilian Jornet has set another speed record for running up a mountain. According to the Salomon Running blog, the man who is... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Solo Sailing Update: Laura Dekker Reaches Bora Bora
15-year old solo circumnavigator Laura Dekker reached another milestone on her round-the-world journey over the weekend, sailing into Bora Bora in the South... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA -
Video: View From The Top of Kangchenjunga
Exactly one month ago today, Christian Stangl, along with climbing partners Maro Panzeri, Sangay Sherpa, and Tunc Findik stood on the summit of Kangchenjunga,... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
New Adventure Travel Website Launches
Adventure travelers have gained a new resource in the form of the recently launched website Adventure Traveler Online, which aims to connect like minded... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2011: Lhotse Ski Descent Video Dispatch 5
The fifth, and final, video dispatch of the North Face Lhotse Ski Expedition that went down in the Himalaya this spring has been released. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Watch The First 14-Minutes of Expedition Impossible Now!
I've posted about Expedition Impossible a couple of times already. It's the latest show from Mark Burnett, the creator of Survivor and other hit reality shows. Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Alex Honnold Solos Another Tough Route In Yosemite
Rock climber Alex Honnold is once again pushing the boundaries of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park, a place that has become his own personal playground... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Polar Explorers Wanted! No Experienced Necessary
Have you ever wanted to join a major arctic expedition making a journey to remote and unexplored place? Then you're in luck, as polar veteran Jim McNeil is... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Karakoram 2011: A New Season Begins
With the 2011 Himalaya climbing season now officially in our rear view mirror, it is time for the world's top climbers to start focusing on the Karakoram and th... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 OUTDOORS -
Checkpoint Tracker Rankings (June 15 - 2011)
The 2011 Checkpoint Tracker adventure racing series continues to move ahead, with more events scheduled across the U.S. throughout the summer. Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 OUTDOORS