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• Is It Time To Put An End To "Adventures" On The Indian Ocean?

  

  Jon Bowermaster has posted a really thoughtful and interesting piece on Gadling today that declares that it is time to end Indian Ocean adventures. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Catlin Arctic Survey 2011: Explorers Complete First Phase Of Survey

  

  It's no secret that conditions in the Arctic have been especially challenging this season. In fact, there are few explorers out on the ice at all. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Gear Box: Osprey Hornet 32 Pack

  

  It's no secret that I'm a fan of Osprey Packs. In fact, I own several of them in a variety of sizes, and they each serve a specific purpose, and they do so... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Members Only Gear Shop PlanetGear.com To Launch Next Week

  

  A new members only gear shop is set to open its virtual doors next week, and as a pre-launch promotion its offering a $200 shopping spree to one lucky winner wh... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SHOPPING

• The Weather Channel To Launch New Photography Show

  

  Fans of photography in extreme places will be pleased to hear that there is a new television show in the works that will cater to their needs. The new program,... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2011 ENVIRONMENT, OUTDOORS, WEATHER

• Adventure Photographer Corey Rich Shares His Story

  

  I came across this great video earlier today while catching up on the news at the Goat Blog. It profiles adventure photographer Corey Rich, who tells us about... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2011 CULTURE, OUTDOORS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TREK

• Outside Profiles Miss Elizabeth Hawley

  

  In just a few short days, hundred of climbers will begin to descend on Kathmandu where they'll collect their gear, finish last minute preparations, and then... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2011 OUTDOORS, TREK

• North Pole 2011: Ben Waits While The Clock Ticks

  

  It wasn't good news for Ben Saunders last night. The polar explorer has been waiting for a flight out to Cape Discovery so he could begin his solo and unassiste... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Elephant Ivory Project Update: On The Ground In The DRC

  

  A few weeks back I wrote about the Elephant Ivory Project, which is sending explorers Trip Jennings and Andy Masar deep into the African bush in the Democratic... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT, OUTDOORS

• North Pole 2011: Killing Time In Resolute Bay

  Polar explorer Ben Saunders is still waiting to see if he'll catch a flight out of Resolute Bay tomorrow so he can finally get underway on his solo and... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Paddler Makes First Ever Atlantic Crossing In Sea Kayak

  

  Yesterday our friend Jon Bowermaster, who happens to write for Gadling.com as well, posted a great story on that site about a paddler who completed the first... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• South African Safari In Kruger National Park

  

  Last week I shared some thoughts on my recent trip to South Africa where I able to watch future safari guides in training under the watchful tutelage of an... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry To Kite-Ski The Northwest Passage!

  

  I caught this story this morning while catching up on the latest news over at Explorers Web. It seems the brother-sister team of Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry ar... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• North Pole 2011: Explorer Hopes To Become Youngest To The Pole

  

  16-year old Parker Liautaud is gearing up for his second arctic expedition in as many years. The young man attempted to become the youngest person to ski to... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• North Pole 2011: Yet More Delays For Ben

  

  The weather delays are starting to get very serious for Ben Saunders, who is Resolute Bay and hoping to catch a flight to Cape Discovery soon so he can begin hi... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Looking To Fund Young Explorer As Part Of Expedition Week

  

  The week of April 3rd - 9th will be Expedition Week on the Nat Geo Channel, and much like they did back in the fall of 2009, the network is running an online... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Specialized and McLaren Introduce Hot New Bike, I Drool Uncontrollably!

  

  Yesterday Specialized and McLaren introduced a new bike that they say is the lightest, fastest, and most aerodynamic road machine ever built. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Small Aircraft Missing In The Grand Canyon

  

  The National Park Service, along with local authorities near the Grand Canyon, are searching for a small aircraft that hasn't been seen, or accounted for,... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Interviews Explorers Club President Lorie Karnath

  

  This Saturday is the annual Explorers Club Dinner in New York City, which is expected to be attended by hundreds of explorers, adventurers, and scientists who... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• I Caught This Video Yesterday on the Outside Blog and Tho...

  I caught this video yesterday on the Outside Blog and thought it was a lot of fun. It features paddler Aniol Sarrasolses on recent whitewater expeditions to... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 OUTDOORS