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• Gear Box: SteriPEN Sidwinder Water Purification System

  

  In the spring of 2010 I traveled to Nepal and made the trek to Everest Base Camp. A trip like that one requires plenty of gear, including a good pair of boots, ... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Don't Forget To "Ditch The Deet!"

  

  Just a quick reminder of the contest that I launched yesterday in which I'm giving away a little Spring/Summer Survival Kit that includes a SOL Core Lite... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Adventurer to Circumnavigate the Globe Via Poles

  

  South African adventurer Ray Chaplin hopes to circumnavigate the globe, under his own power no less, in just 80 weeks. But even more impressive is that he will... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: Annapurna Summit, Aborted Attempt On Lhotse

  

  Earlier today I posted an update on conditions around the Himalaya, particularly on Everest, with weather being the main focus. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: Snow and Cold Weather Continue On Everest

  

  The 2011 climbing season on Everest is shaping up to be one of the coldest, and snowiest, in recent memory. The weather seems to be the primary focus of... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Himalaya 2011: Ueli Shares Details On Shisha Climb

  Last week we received the amazing news on Ueli Steck's solo speed climb of Shisha Pangma in 10.5 hours. Since then, we've had a variety of reports on the... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Falling Out Of The Sky Never Looked So Good

  One of my fellow contributors at Gadling posted the video below this morning. It shows some of the most tranquil and relaxing images of skydivers floating high... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Win A Spring Survival Kit From Adventure Medical Kits and The Adventure Blog

  

  Last week I posted a review of a great little tool called the SOL Core Lite from Adventure Medical Kits. I gave it high marks for being a lightweight knife,... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya 2011: Lines Fixed To C3 On Everest South Side

  

  Despite continued cold and snowy conditions in the Himalaya, work towards the various summits progresses on schedule. As the first of May quickly approaches,... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Equatoria: The Walk Across Africa Begins Tomorrow!

  

  A couple of months back I posted a story about American explorer Julian Monroe Fisher, who was deep into the planning stages of his Equatoria expedition. The... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Trailer For Todd Carmichael's Race To The Bottom Of The World

  

  Back in 2008, adventurer Todd Carmichael made a solo, unsupported journey to the South Pole, setting a speed record in the process. At the time, we has a glimps... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Gold Rush Mother Lode Adventure Race Joins AR World Series

  

  A couple of weeks back I told you about a great adventure race called the Gold Rush Mother Lode that is scheduled to take place in California from September... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2011 OUTDOORS, TREK

• yourLUME Contest Winners Selected!

  

  I wanted to post a late afternoon note to let everyone know that I've selected the winners for this week's gear giveaway contest that was brought to us... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Primal Quest To Return In 2012?!?!

  

  Today has been an interesting day. While working away to catch-up on a variety of deadlines, I received a fantastic text from Don Mann, the race director... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Box: Core Lite Survival Tool From Adventure Medical Kits

  

  Adventure Medical Kits has a great reputation for producing a wide variety of excellent first aid kits for just about any outdoor activity. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• World Record Tandem Kayak Drop Caught On Video

  I caught this video on The Goat this morning featuring Sam Freihofer and Todd Wells as they go over the 82-foot (25 meter) Metlako Falls, located in Eagle Creek... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• New Speed Record Set On The Eiger North Face

  

  According to the Mammut Blog, one of their sponsored athletes, Dani Arnold, has set a new speed record on the North Face of the Eiger, speed up the iconic face... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Outside Gives Us 10 Things To Watch On Everest This Year

  

  The Outside Blog has an interesting list up today of 10 things to watch on Everest this season, featuring a brief run down of some of the fun, and crazy... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• Ocean Rowing: The Indian Runner Is Off!

  

  This morning, Team Indian Ocean 3100 set off from Australia and are now out on the open water, where they'll attempt to set a new record for crossing the... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 OUTDOORS

• 82-Year Old Preps To Climb Everest

  

  According to this story, 82-year old Shailendra Kumar Upadhyaya is on his way to Everest Base Camp this week, where he hopes to become the oldest person to... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2011 OUTDOORS