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The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
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Video: A Tribute to Adventurous Dads Everywhere
As we head into the Father's Day weekend, the team at decided to pay a little tribute to their fathers by creating this video. In it, several of the editors... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Adventure Not War
Most of us probably already recognize the transformative power of nature and adventure to help us lower our stress levels and maintain a healthy, more balanced... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Quickies: 10-Year Old Climbs the Nose, Froome Out of TdF, and Other...
As you can probably imagine, there is a lot of adventure news to share from the past week while I was away last week. So much so that I probably won't have... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Airbnb Gets Into the Adventure Travel Game
The adventure travel market just got an interesting and powerful new member. Yesterday, Airbnb, the company that connects travelers with vacation and rental... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
The Everest New Continues to Pour In Even After the Spring Climbing Season
I've been away for the past week spending some time time camping, hiking, and paddling in the Lake George region of Upstate New York, so imagine my surprise whe... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Lance Armstrong on the Past, Present, and Future
It has been 20 years since Lance Armstrong won his first Tour de France. Since then, he went on to claim victory in six other Tours, and grew into a world wide... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Off to Upstate New York for ATTA Adventure Elevate!
Just a quick note this morning to let regular readers know that updates are likely to be sparse over the next week or so. I'm leaving today for Upstate New... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Adidas Welcomes Danny MacAskill to the Family
For years trials bike rider Danny MacAskill has been sponsored by Five Ten, a company that makes great bike shoes as well as climbing shoes. But that company no... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Alan Arnette Explains the Current Climbing Conditions on Everest
Over the past couple of weeks, Mt. Everest has received more than its fair share of media coverage, particularly from the mainstream press, which doesn't... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
The Adventure Podcast Episode 64: How Do We Make Everest Safer?
After taking a week off for travel and other projects, The Adventure Podcast returns this week with an all new episode. The last time we recorded a show was jus... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Rockpals 100W Solar Panel Review
Yesterday I reviewed the Rockpals 300W Portable Power Station, finding it to be an efficient and convenient way to keep your devices charged while living off th... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
21-Year Old American is the Youngest Person to Visit Every Country
A 21-year old American woman has become the youngest person to visit every country on the planet. Lexie Alford accomplished this feat on May 31, when she crosse... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: The New Land Rover Defender Tested in the Wilds of Africa
When it comes to adventure vehicles, few can compare to the legacy of the Land Rover Defender. For more than 50 years, it has been the off-road, exploration... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Nigerians Try to Protect the Most Illegally-Trafficked Mammal in the World
While the threats to elephants and rhinos are well known, the most illegally-trafficked mammal on the planet is actually the tiny pangolin. These gentle... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Rockpals 300W Portable Power Station Review
Remember when it was a novel idea to bring an electronic device with you on a camping trip? Prior to smartphones and tablets invading our lives, we usually... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
New Climate Report Says Humans Could Come to an End by 2050
We've seen some very grim predictions on climate change in the past, but nothing quite like a new report that was released yesterday. The latest article comes... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Nat Geo is Casting a New Adventure Competition Television Show
Looking for your next big adventure? Want to be on television? Better yet, do you want to win $1 million? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions,... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
Richard Carapaz Wins 2019 Giro d’Italia
History was made yesterday at the 2019 Giro d'Italia, where relative newcomer Richard Carapaz held off a surging Vincenzo Nibali to claim his first victory in... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
The North Face Apologizes for Google/Wikipedia Manipulation Scheme
Last week I shared a story about how The North Face attempted to use Wikipedia to help increase its presence in Google search results. Essentially, the gear... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2019 OUTDOORS -
8 Climbers Missing in Nanda Devi Region of India
The 2019 Himalaya climbing season may be over, but the bad news continues to come in across the region. Last week we had the news that 20 people lost their live... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2019 OUTDOORS
