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• Adventure Quickies: Tour De France Finale, Hoverboard Failures, and Much More

  As usual, there were far too many stories to share this week and just not enough time or space to cram them all in. In an effort to make up for that, each Frida... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• This Guy Bagged 576 Peaks in a Single Year

  The state of New Hampshire has 48 mountains that stand taller than 4000 feet (1219 meters). Naturally, there are always some hikers that want to hike them all,... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram Summer 2019: Nims Climbs Broad Peak for 11th 8000-Meter Summit

  To say that it has been a successful season in the Karakoram for Nirmal "Nims" Purja would be a vast understatement. After kicking off his Bremont Project... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: A New Speed Record on Mount St. Helens

  Earlier this week, trail runner and endurance athlete Yassine Diboun set a new speed record for running the 32-mile Loowit Trail, which circles the iconic... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Get Good Wildlife Photos with Your Smartphone

  There is an old adage amongst photographers that says that the best camera is the one that you have with you. In most cases these days, that's our smartphones,... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: GSI Outdoors Escape 3L Cooking Pot Review

  When it comes to cooking our meals while camping and backpacking we often put a great deal of thought into the stove we use. Usually we'll consider its size... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Backpacker Offers 100 Epic Summer Adventures

  With the end of July firmly in sight, the summer season is already starting to wane here in the U.S. Before long, students will be headed back to school, the ho... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram Summer 2019: More Summits on K2, Urubko Goes It Alone on GII

  Despite yesterday's big success on K2, the summer climbing season in the Karakoram isn't over just yet and there is more news to share from Pakistan. On K2,... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: 60 Miles Alone Across Hornstrandir Iceland

  A solo backpacking excursion can be an isolating experience and spending days alone on the trail by yourself isn't for everyone. But, it can also be a liberatin... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Tusker Trail

  Last week we announced that we'll be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro -- Africa's highest peak -- with Tusker Trail in 2020. For those considering joining us on this... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• The Adventure Podcast Episode 70 – Talking Bikepacking with Rick McCharles

  Our guest on this week's episode of The Adventure Podcast is none other than Rick McCharles from BestHike.com, who has begun to dip his toe into the... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• The Man Who Found the Titanic Will Now Search for Amelia Earhart

  The fate of aviator Amelia Earhart and co-pilot Fred Noonan has been one of the more compelling and enduring mysteries of the 20th century. The duo went... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram Summer 2019: K2 Summits at Long Last!

  The dream is still alive for Nirmal "Nims" Purja. The man who launched his Bremont Project Possible expedition this past spring in the Himalaya aims to summit... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Hunter and Climber Find Common Ground

  At first glance, it wouldn't seem that climbers and hunters would have much in common. Dig a little deeper though and you'll find that both have a love for the... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Put on a Climbing Harness

  After showing us how to properly coil a climbing rope and tie into said rope, REI returns with yet another "how to" video today, this time demonstrating how to... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Exploring British Columbia with Hastings Overland

  

  It has been a busy spring and summer here at The Adventure Blog, where I spent much of May and June on the road. During that time, I visited Mexico, Canada,... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• French Inventor to Attempt English Channel Crossing on a Hoverboard

  This week marks the 110th anniversary of the first airplane flight between the U.K. and France. To celebrate this auspicious occasion, a French inventor and... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Karakoram Summer 2019: Dramatic Rescue on Gasherbrum IV

  While we've been fixated on the unfolding events on K2, there have been other mountaineering efforts ongoing elsewhere in Pakistan, most notably on the... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: Cairo to Cape Town by Bike in 41 Days

  I've said it many times before, but I'll say it again anyway. My dream trip is to travel from Cairo to Cape Town, overland through Africa. In this video, I can... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 OUTDOORS

• Video: How to Tie Into a Climbing Harness

  Last week REI showed us how to properly coil a climbing rope. This week, the lessons continue, this time with a demonstration of the correct way to tie into a... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2019 OUTDOORS