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• Video: Skiing From the Summit of an 8000-Meter Peak on Manaslu

  

  Ever wonder what it is like to ski from the top of an 8000 meter peak? If so, this video will be particularly of interest. In it, we travel to the top of... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Discover the Unsearchable on a Trail

  

  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trail System here in the U.S., and to celebrate a new public service campaign has been launched to help... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• The Earth May Be the Warmest Its Been in 120,000 Years

  

  If you think this summer has been a scorcher, you're definitely not wrong. NASA researchers have said that July 2018 was the third hottest month ever recorded,... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Bison-Taunting National Park Visitor Sentenced to 130 Days in Jail

  

  A few weeks back I shared the story of a recent visitor to Yellowstone National Park who made the very foolish move of getting out of his vehicle to taunt a... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Oxygen Mask Failure on Everest Prompts Recall

  

  If you followed the 2018 Himalaya spring climbing season closely, you probably recall that several teams experienced failure to their oxygen masks during their... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Running the Matterhorn Ridge with Kilian Jornet

  

  To record this video, mountain runner Kilian Jornet strapped a GoPro to his helmet while moving fast along the Matterhorn Ridge. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Climbing 12 6000-Meter Peaks in the Andes

  

  Mountaineer Max Kausch has set quite a goal for himself. He hopes to climb all of the 6000 meter (19,685 ft) peaks in the Andes, of which there are more than... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Vuelta a Espana Underway in Spain

  

  The third Grand Tour of the cycling season got underway this past weekend in Spain, where the Vuelta a Espana launched amidst plenty of excitement and... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Afghan Woman Makes History on Country's Highest Peak

  

  24-year old Afghani woman Hanifa Yousoufi made history recently by becoming the first female climber from her country to summit Mount Noshaq, the highest peak i... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Legendary Climbers Jeff Lowe and Tom Frost Pass Away on the Same Day

  

  This past weekend was an extremely sad one for the climbing community as it was revealed that not one, but two highly successful and inspiring climbers passed... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: A Cosmic Voyage with the New DJI Mavic 2 Drone

  

  Yesterday we got our first look at the new DJI Mavic 2 drone, which brings improved cameras for filmmakers and photographers. Today, we're getting a good look a... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: Humpback Whale Gives Viewers a Surprise

  

  There is nothing like encountering a whale up close and personally. These giant, majestic creatures are amazing to watch and can provide travelers with amazing... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Drone Helps Locate Uncontacted Tribe in the Amazon

  

  If anyone is still wondering why some of us get excited about the versatility and usefulness of drones, then look no further than this story from CNN. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Global Rescue Refuses to Pay Insurance Claims For Rescues on Everest

  

  The travel insurance situation is Nepal is starting to get even murkier. Yesterday I shared a story about companies threatening to not provide coverage in... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• French Explorers Abandon Attempt to Sail Across the Arctic Ocean

  

  Back in early July I posted a story about three French explorers who were attempting to sail from Alaska to Svalbard across the Arctic Ocean via the North Pole. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Italian Dolomites in Winter

  Just when you thought the Italian Dolomites couldn't look any more spectacular or dramatic, along comes this video. Here, we see these wild, jagged, and... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Video: An Ode to Muir Trailer

  

  We've seen some impressive trailers for upcoming adventure films of late and now you can add this one to the list as well. It takes us to the John Muir Trail... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Adventure Tech: DJI Upgrades Mavic Drone with Improved Cameras and Sensors

  

  Earlier today, DJI – the leader in the prosumer drone space – took the wraps off two new models, both of which bring some welcome upgrades to the company's... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• Travel Insurance Companies May Soon Drop Coverage of Travelers in Nepal

  

  Remember the story I shared last week about the "fake rescue" scam that had grown into a significant problem in Nepal? Essentially, trekking companies were... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 OUTDOORS

• 8 Adventure Travel Destinations To Visit on the Cheap

  

  Let's face it, travel is amazing for the mind, body, and soul, but it can also get expensive. Sometimes it seems that finding a good deal to a fantastic... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2018 OUTDOORS