Kungfujedi
Description
MY BLOGS
-
The Adventure Blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 9354 )
-
Himalaya Spring 2019: More Summits on Annapurna as Climber Goes Missing
There is good news and bad news to report from Annapurna today. Following the news of the first summits of the season yesterday, we now have learned that more... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Space to Roam – A Tribute to Public Lands
The landscapes found across the American Southwest have often been described as "otherworldly." No where is this more evident than in this video, which... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: The Call of the Wild – An Earth Day Tribute From Eric Larsen
Earth Day may have been yesterday, but that isn't going to stop me from sharing this video. It was sent our way courtesy of polar explorer Eric Larsen and it... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Travel Essentials: Citizen Satellite Wave GPS Freedom Watch
All week long I'm sharing some interesting and useful pieces of gear that will provide adventure travelers with more convenience and comforts while on the... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Men’s Journal Ranks the World’s Best National Parks
The concept of creating national parks has been called " America's best idea." The U.S. is often credited with starting the movement to protect natural spaces... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2019: First Summits of the Season on Annapurna!
The first successful summits of the 2019 spring climbing season in the Himalaya took place on Annapurna today with Seven Summits Treks reportedly putting ten... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: A First Timers Guide to Visiting and Hiking in Yosemite
Often called "the most beautiful valley in the world," Yosemite National Park is a stunning landscape that any outdoor enthusiast should see at least once. In... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Travel Essentials: TaoTronics Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
All week long this week I'll be sharing some reviews of products that are a bit different than the my regular fare of outdoor and adventure focused gear.... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Bodies of David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, and Jess Roskelly Recovered in Canada
Over the weekend the bodies of missing climbers David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, and Jess Roskelly were recovered in Banff National Park in Canada. A recovery team wa... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2019: Acclimatization Rotations Underway on Everest, Summit...
It was a busy weekend on the world's tallest peak as the first teams started their acclimatization rotations on the South Side of Everest. The all-important... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Interested in Climbing Kilimanjaro with The Adventure Blog and Adventure Podcast?
Earlier this week, Dave Adlard -- my co-host on The Adventure Podcast -- and I floated an idea out to listeners. We asked if anyone would be potentially... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: Cape Town – Scenes From a Dry City
Cape Town, South Africa is in the midst of a severe water crisis. In 2018, it was announced that the city was just weeks away from "Day Zero," the name given... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Adventure Quickies: The North Face Wants to Make Earth Day a National Holiday an...
On Friday of each week I like to post a wrap-up of all of the news stories, travel deals, gear reviews, and other items that I didn't have the time or space to... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Meet the Dog That Completed One of the Toughest Races on Earth
The Marathon de Sables is considered one of the toughest races on the planet. The event requires endurance athletes and ultrarunners to cover a 251 km (156 mile... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Fedor Konyukhov Inches Closer to Cape Horn on Southern Ocean Row
If it is possible to make progress towards your goal, and yet lose ground at the same time, that's what is happening to Fedor Konyukhov in the Southern Ocean.... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Video: To the Summit of Everest with the Sherpas Who Make It Possible
A few days back I shared a three-minute video of what it is like to climb to the summit of Everest from the South Side in Nepal. That particular video seemed... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Breaking News: David Lama, Hansjorg Auer, Jess Roskelley Missing and Presumed...
Sad news out of Canada today where it is being reported that a trio of world-class, professional climbers have gone missing and are presumed dead. The... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Gear Closet: Astral Brewer 2.0 Water Shoes Review
Good water shoes are a revelation. They make being in and around lakes, rivers, and streams so much more enjoyable, providing comfort, stability, and... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Russian Team Responds to Alex Txikon’s ExWeb K2 Interview
Last week I posted a story linking to an interview with Basque climber Alex Txikon that was conducted over at Explorers Web. In that interview, Txikon... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 OUTDOORS -
Himalaya Spring 2019: Everest North Side Numbers Announced
A few days back we shared the news that Nepali Ministry of Tourism had announced the number of permits it has issued for Everest this spring. Those numbers... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 OUTDOORS
