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The Adventure Blog
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News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Trailer For Jeff Lowe's Metanoia Film
Back in the winter of 1991, climber Jeff Lowe spent nine days putting up a new route on the Eiger. After completing that very difficult, and life altering,... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2011: The Trek To BC Begins
The climbing hasn't exactly begun yet, but the climbers in the Himalaya are on the move. There have been a number of reports indicating that the weather has... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Satmap Active 10 Trek GPS
GPS devices are a dime a dozen these days. It use to be fairly easy to go into your favorite gear shop and plunk down your hard earned money, and walk out with ... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
New Film: Prisoners of the Himalayas
A friend of mine sent me a link to this video, which is a teaser for a film scheduled for release in October of this year. The film is entitled Prisoners of... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Adventurer Set To Ski Across Alaska
Add the First Responder Recovery Project to your list of cool expeditions that are going on at the moment. It is the brainchild of Michael Ferrara, who is... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Gear Box: Keen Alamosa WP Hiking Shoes
Spring is clearly in the air. The weather is warming up, the last of the winter snow is melting away, and our winter gear is going back into the closet so we ca... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Elephant Ivory Project Update:
The past couple of weeks I've written a few posts about the Elephant Ivory Project, which is an expedition that is going on right now in the Democratic... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge Returns To Adventure Racing Schedule!
If you follow the various adventure racing posts that I write, you've probably heard me say that 2011 is shaping up to be the best year for the sport in some... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Wingsuits Over Mexico
It has been a few weeks since we had a really cool wingsuit video, but I found this one today while catching up on all the latest news over at The Adventure... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2011: More From Kathmandu
As I mentioned yesterday, the 2011 Himalaya season is starting to ramp up quickly with climbers and guides arriving in Kathmandu and putting the final touches o... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Put Foot Rally Promises African Road Trip Adventure
Are you still searching for a great adventure for 2011? Then perhaps the Put Foot Rally is just what you're looking for. The Put Foot is a road rally that will... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya 2011: The Season Begins
It is hard to believe, but another Himalayan spring climbing season is already upon us. While it'll be a few weeks before the real work begins on the various... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
North Pole 2011: Ben Saunders Updates Us On His Plans
Last week I posted an update from Ben Saunders who was forced to abort his solo and unsupported attempt on the North Pole speed record due to weather. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
Raid The North Extreme Joins AR World Series!
One of the major adventure races taking place in North America this year is, without a doubt, the Raid The North Extreme, which is scheduled to take place in th... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
North Pole 2011: Ben's Headed Home For Tea
The weather has apparently claimed another victim amongst the explorers who had hoped to go to the North Pole this season. Ben Saunders has called it quits... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW -
More Guests Announced For Mountainfilm Festival
The Mountainfilm Festival is inching ever closer to its May 27th start date, and organizers have announced more guest speakers for the event which is held... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
New Web Series "Mandatory Gear" Will Show Us How To Prepare For An Adventure...
Have you ever wondered what kind of training and preparation is necessary for an expedition length adventure race? Than you're in luck, as a new web series is... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
8 Month Long, 6 Continent, Cycling Tour Annouced
Are you anticipating a little time off from work in the semi-near future? If so, you may want to sign up for the latest cycling tour announced by Pedalers Pub... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2011 OUTDOORS -
In Search Of The World's Most Poisonous Frog
You think it's easy being a photographer for National Geographic? Sure they get sent to some of the most amazing places on the planet and capture fantastic... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT, OUTDOORS -
Ski Season Isn't Over Yet!
The calendar may read spring, but that doesn't mean that its time to put away those skis (or snowboards!) just yet. If you're still itching to hit the slopes a... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW