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• Skier Falls Off Mountain. Helmet Cam Records The Action.

  I posted this video over on Gadling this morning, but thought it was a good way to start the day here as well, but be warned it is a bit painful to watch. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Paddling Dipper Creek In British Columbia

  

  Looking for a fast, furious, and beautiful place for your next paddling expedition? Then look no further than Dipper Creek, British Columbia. Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2011 OUTDOORS

• Denali Winter Ascent: Weather Thwarts Climb

  

  After having limited Internet access for the past day and a half, I'm finally getting back online and starting to get caught up on everything that has been goin... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• 17-Year Old Wins Junior Iditarod

  

  Over the weekend, 17-year old Jeremiah Klejka claimed victory in the Junior Iditarod, completing the 180 mile course in 1 day, 11 hours, and 46 minutes. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Denali Winter Ascent: Heading Down For Now

  

  Earlier this week I mentioned an expedition that is currently underway on Denali, in which Artur Testov and Christine Feret are attempting to climb Denali in th... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Introducing Explore. Compete. Live.

  

  Fans of adventure racing and other endurance sports now have a new online resource to add to their bookmarks. The newly launched Explore. Compete. Live. is... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 OUTDOORS, TREK

• Missing Antarctic Yacht Update: Life Raft Discovered Adrift In The Southern Ocean

  

  For the past few days I've been following the search for the missing yacht in the Antarctic. The Norwegian-flagged Berserk ran into trouble a few days back,... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Deadline For 2011 Submissions To Mountainfilm Festival Is Monday

  

  The 2011 edition of the Mountainfilm Festival, held annually in Telluride, Colorado is set to go down from May 27-30. Over the past three decades the event has... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Cape Town Edition Of FEAT A Big Success

  

  Back in October I posted about an event called FEAT (which stands for Fascinating Expedition Adventure Talks) that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa.... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 OUTDOORS

• World Tri Update: Charlie Is On Foot, Headed Toward Everest

  

  I've posted updates on the World Tri a couple of times in the past, but it has been awhile since I checked in on the progress of Charlie Wittmack, the man who... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 OUTDOORS, TREK

• 132 Space Shuttle Launches In 132 Seconds

  Later today the Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to make its final launch before the shuttle program is mothballed by NASA. In honor of that historic... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SCIENCE

• Missing Antarctic Yacht Update: Two Crew Members Located

  

  Yesterday I posted a story about the Norwegian yacht the Berserk which had gone missing off the coast of Antarctica. Today we have word that two of the crew hav... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Climbing and Descending Gasherbrum II In Winter

  

  Back on February 2nd, Denis Urubko, Simone Moro, and Cory Richards completed the first winter summit of Gasherbrum II, the 13th tallest mountain on the planet a... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• CheapTents.Com Interviews Polar Adventurer Chris Foot

  

  If you're a regular reader of my blog, you no doubt recognize Chris Foot and probably followed along in his solo and unassisted attempt to not only ski to the... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• 15-Year Old Completes 45-Foot V11 Route

  This video comes to us courtesy of Climbing.com and shows 15-year old Enzo Oddo climbing the V11 Ambrosia route along the Grandpa Peabody boulder in The... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 OUTDOORS

• Ship Goes Missing Off Antarctic Coast

  

  A small sailing yacht has gone missing off the coast of Antarctica after setting off its emergency beacon yesterday amidst rough seas and high winds. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SEA

• Book Review: Running Dry: A Journey From Source to Sea Down the Colorado River

  

  As global climate change continues to change our planet in ways that we are still struggling to understand, one of the things that has become clear is that our... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 BOOKS, OUTDOORS

• Outside Investigates The Death Of Hendri Coetzee

  

  Back in December, the outdoor adventure community was stunned by the news that paddling guide Hendri Coetzee was killed while guiding a team of professional... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 OUTDOORS

• Sherpa Climbs Seven Summits In 42 Days

  

  Way back last March of last year I posted a story on Ang Chhiring Sherpa, who at the time was attempting to set a speed record for climbing the Seven Summits.... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW

• Denali Winter Ascent: In A Holding Pattern, Waiting For Weather To Improve

  

  Climbers Artur Testov and Christine Feret have returned to Denali this year to challenge that formidable mountain in the winter. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 OUTDOORS, SNOW