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• The Adventure Podcast Episode 35: Modern Adventurers You Should Know

  

  It's Wednesday already, which means its time for another episode of The Adventure Podcast. This week, we profile a group of modern day adventurers that listener... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Off to Bend, Oregon

  

  Just a quick note to let regular readers know that The Adventure Blog will be back on hiatus for the rest of the week as I jet off to Bend, Oregon for some... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: ABC News Interviews Alex Honnold on Free Solo

  

  As part of his media blitz for the release of the film Free Solo, Alex Honnold is making the rounds with a number of mainstream news outlets. A few days back, h... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: What It Takes to Complete the Western States Ultra

  

  Have you ever wondered what it takes to complete the grueling Western States Endurance Run, a tough 100 mile (160 km) race that is amongst the most difficult an... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Ben Lecomte is 1000 Miles Into His Pacific Ocean Swim

  

  Way back in June we reported on the start of long distance swimmer Ben Lecomte's attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Later, we followed up that story... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2018: Missing Climber on Manaslu, More Summits and a Marriage...

  

  We've noted on several occasions that the autumn climbing season in the Himalaya is already starting to wind down, and with summits this week on Manaslu, Cho... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Wild Journey into the Sacred Headwaters of British Columbia

  

  What do you get when you combine 400 km (248 miles) of bikepacking and packrafting in a remote region of British Columbia? For starters, you get one truly... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Getting Gear for a Bikepacking Trip on the Cheap

  

  A few weeks back I attended the Bikepacking Summit in Gunnison, Colorado. There, I learned all about the gear and strategies you need to get started in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Classic Adventure Film Mountain of Storms Comes to Patagonia Films

  

  A few weeks back I shared the trailer for the classic adventure film Mountain of Storms, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• New Climate Change Report Sees 7ºF Increase in Temperature by 2100

  

  One of the hot-button political issues in recent years has been the debate over climate change. On one side you have the group that believe it is is very real... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2018: More Summits and the "Dream Line" Skied on Lhotse

  

  To say that it has been a busy couple of days in the Himalaya would be an understatement. This past weekend saw a significant number of summits on several... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Free Solo with Alex Honnold in 360

  

  Alex Honnold's Free Solo documentary is rolling into theaters now, but before you head out to see it on the big screen, check out this amazing clip which helps... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: How Should Your Running Shoes Fit?

  

  Yesterday, when I wrote a review of the Salomon Sense Ride trail running shoes, I mentioned that fit and comfort were somewhat subjective. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Omni Ultimate Portable Power Station

  

  Now, more than ever, portable power sources play an important role in keeping our devices functioning while on the go. Whether that means running errands... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Technology Helps Archaeologists Discover Thousands of Ancient Structures Hidden...

  

  We've written about how a high-tech device known as lidar has helped archaeologists locate lost cities and other ancient structures in the past, but those... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Himalaya Fall 2018: Summits Continue on Manaslu, Cho Oyu

  

  We've been monitoring the progress of the climbing teams on Manaslu and Cho Oyu all week long as summit bids have launched both mountains. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: This Father and Sons Made It a Family Affair on the UTMB

  

  We all know that the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is one of the toughest trail races in the world, tasking runners with the arduous task of circumnavigating the... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Mountain Biking British Columbia with Mike Hopkins

  If you need further proof that British Columbia has some of the best mountain biking in the world, just take a look at this clip. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Salomon Sense Ride Trail Running Shoes

  

  The fit and comfort level of any footwear is a highly subjective thing, especially in the realm of trail running. Finding a shoe that fits your needs can be a... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 OUTDOORS

• Nat Geo Explains How Jimmy Chin Filmed Free Solo

  

  We're nearing the release of the new climbing film Free Solo, which documents Alex Honnold's climb up El Capitan without using ropes. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 OUTDOORS