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• Adventure Lisa Launches AR Podcast, Interviews Team Cyanosis On Eve Of Expeditio...

  

  Expedition Africa, a 500km long adventure race that takes place in the Western Cape of South Africa, is set to get underway this weekend, and in preparation AR... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Using Technology, Social Media, And Adventure For Change

  

  I came across this interesting story yesterday on Mashable. It's about how a non-profit called FindingLife is using social media and technology to help spread... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: It's On!! Ropes Fixed To Summit Of Everest!

  

  Today was the day that everyone on the South Side of Everest, not to mention followers at home, have been waiting for, as we have received word that the route t... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: Ueli Check In From Cho Oyu, Ready For Summit Bid

  

  Ueli Steck and climbing partner Don Bowie have sent an update from Cho Oyu, the next stop in their Himalayan Triple Header this spring. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Trailer For Vertical Sailing

  A few weeks back climber Sean Villanueva and Nicolas and Olivier Favressse collected a Piolets d’Or award for their epic expedition to Greenland, during which... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Himalaya 2011: Climber Reportedly Dies On Everest

  

  ExWeb is reporting this morning that an American climber by the name of Rick Hitch has died on Everest. Hitch was apparently on his way to Camp 3 with the IMG... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Box: Brooks-Range Cirro Hoody Jacket

  

  Just because calendar says that it is spring it doesn't mean that the weather will cooperate, especially when you head up into the mountains, where conditions... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Michael Ferrara Aborts Attempt To Ski Across Alaska

  

  Over the weekend, Michael Ferrara ended his attempt to cross Alaska, south to north, on skis, citing dry weather conditions and a nagging injury as reasons for... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Are You "Durable?" If So, You Can Win A Trip From GearJunkie.com

  

  Our friends over at GearJunkie.com are running another contest, and this time they're giving away an adventure trip to Utah that will include attending the... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Ocean Rowing: One Indian Ocean Row End, Another Resumes

  

  It seems the Indian Ocean is the source of all kinds of interesting news at the moment, with a couple of challenging rows just getting underway and another... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: Alan's Ready To Climb, Death On Manaslu

  

  As I mentioned yesterday, work continues to progress at a steady pace on the South Side of Everest, and with the lines now fixed to the South Col, a steady... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Outside's Cycling Issue 2011

  

  Just in time for the warmer weather of spring, Outside Magazine has released the 2011 edition of their Cycling Issue, which takes a look at the hot new trends i... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Junkie Interviews U.S. Adventure Racing Champs

  

  The Gear Junkie has always been a big fan of adventure racing. He's even competed in some of the biggest events around, including the Wenger Patagonia Expeditio... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, SPORTS

• Himalaya 2011: Route To South Col Fixed, Summits Soon?

  

  It was a rather quiet weekend on Everest's South Side, where many teams were recovering from their acclimatization rotations higher on the mountain. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Adventure Announces Spring/Summer Gear of the Year for 2011

  

  Our friends over at National Geographic Adventure have posted their picks for Gear of the Year for Spring/Summer 2011. As the weather heats up, we all need... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Catlin Arctic Survey 2011: Heading Home!

  

  The 2011 Arctic Season, what little there was of it, is quickly grinding to a halt, as the Barneo Ice Station closes for another year, and several last minute... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Himalaya 2011: Record Number Of Visitors To The Everest ER Tent

  

  The Outside Blog has an interesting post up this morning regarding current conditions on Everest's South Side, where the doctors in the Everest ER tent are on... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Elephant Ivory Project Update: Samples In Hand, Team Heads For Home

  

  It has been a couple of weeks since we had any kind of update on the Elephant Ivory Project, the expedition that is being conducted by Trip Jennings and Andy... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• The Three Cups of Tea Controversy Continues

  

  Over the past couple of weeks, the controversy surrounding Three Cups of Tea author Greg Mortenson has continued to roll through the mountaineering community an... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Ocean Rowing: Roz Back On Land, Hopes To Resume Soon

  

  Ocean rower Roz Savage had to put a temporary halt on her attempt to row across the Indian Ocean a few days back thanks to an equipment failure. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 OUTDOORS