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Gear Review: The Xero Scrambler Mid is an Ultralight Hiking Now that spring is officially in the air, I\'m sure more than a few of you are itching to get back out on the trail. To help you do that, Xero Shoes i... 11-03-2023 16:08	Gear Review: Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler If you know anything about the premium cooler market, you probably already know that Yeti has been the leader in that category for quite a while now. ... 19-08-2022 16:08	Kristin Harila Continues Pursuit of 8000-Meter Speed Record A few weeks back, we told you about Norweigan climber Kristin Harila and her attempt to break Nims Purja’s speed record for climbing all 14 8000... 17-08-2022 16:09	Two Expeditions are Attempting the Northwest Passage This Su For centuries, the Northwest Passage remained a mythical connection between the North Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. For years explorers searched for... 12-08-2022 16:08
Climate Change is Disrupting Climbing in the Alps It has been a long, hot summer in many parts of the world, including Europe. Numerous countries have seen record-breaking temperatures, with the mercu... 10-08-2022 16:08	It Has Been a Record-Setting Summer on K2 While the spring belongs to Everest, the summer is all about K2. The world’s second highest peak always takes center stage in July and August an... 05-08-2022 16:07	Gear Review: BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Portable Power Station BioLite is one of our favorite outdoor brands here at The Adventure Blog. Over the years, the company has given us some great products, including a ca... 02-08-2022 16:08	Sanu Sherpa Becomes First Climber to Summit all 8000-Meter P History was made in the high mountains of Pakistan last week. While most climbers were focused on reaching the summit of K2 and Nanga Parbat, a few se... 27-07-2022 16:08
South African Adventurer Chris Bertish Crosses the Pacific o The last time we checked in on South African adventurer Chris Bertish, he was busy crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a stand-up paddle board. He complete... 22-07-2022 16:09	8000ers.com Questions History of Mountaineering on the Big P For years, the website 8000ers.com has been a place to get reliable and accurate information about expeditions to the big mountains, as well as the hi... 20-07-2022 16:09	Gear Review: Oros Wayfinder Pant A few weeks back we took a look at the Oros Explorer Hoodieâ€”a quarter-zip pullover that we loved for its comfort and simple design. In that review, ... 15-07-2022 16:08	Video: ?Explorer? Trailer ? A Documentary About Ranulph Fien If youâ€™re a fan of British adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes or documentaries about exploration, there is a film coming out this week that will likely ... 13-07-2022 16:08
Norwegian Cimber Kristin Harila is Gunning for Nims Purja?s Back in 2019, the mountaineering community was transfixed with Nims Purjaâ€™s attempt to climb all 14 of the worldâ€™s highest peaks in record time. T... 08-07-2022 16:08	Gear Review: La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Trail Running Shoes There has never been a better time to be a trail runner or light and fast hiker. Thanks to some amazing advances in shoe design and the components use... 06-07-2022 16:08	The Terrain Boot has a Piston for Ankle Support If youâ€™ve ever done any serious hiking or backpacking on difficult and demanding trails, you probably know how important it is to have good ankle su... 06-07-2022 16:08	Nepal is Moving Everest Base Camp Due to Melting Glacier Weâ€™ve known for years that climate change is having a dramatic effect on the Himalaya. The glaciers found there have been retreating at an alarming ... 25-06-2022 16:07
The US Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastic in National Parks Itâ€™s 2022 and by now we all know that single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Not only are the use of these materials incredibly wasteful, ... 25-06-2022 16:07	Gear Review: Anthm Collective Saltzman Long Sleeve Cycling J When youâ€™ve tested as much outdoor gear as I have over the years, it isnâ€™t often that you are surprised and delighted with something new. But occa... 25-06-2022 16:07	Gear Review: Oros Explorer Hoodie A few years back I was fortunate enough to review a jacket and mid-layer from a company called Oros. At the time, the company was relatively new on th... 25-06-2022 16:07	Nissan Electric Ariya Will Attempt to Drive From the North t Electric vehicles have been all the buzz over the past few years, with nearly every major automaker announcing at least one model. The emissions-free ... 10-06-2022 16:10
Everest 2022: More Climbers Make History on the World?s High It has been a very busy week on Mt. Everest. A few days back we shared the news that Kami Rita Sherpa had completed his 26th successful summit of the ... 10-06-2022 16:10	War in Ukraine Shakes Up the List of Most Travel Friendly Pa The 2022 edition of The Henley Passport Index has been released, with some interested changes to the list this year. Since 2006, the annual report has... 10-06-2022 16:10	?Mind Blowing? Discovery Reveals Ancient Settlements Hidden In a groundbreaking study released last week, archaeologists have revealed an amazing discovery in the Amazon. As reported by Nature, a team of resear... 10-06-2022 16:10	Adrian Ballinger Makes First Ski Descent of Makalu As the 2022 spring Himalayan climbing season begins to wind down, there continue to be some unique and interesting stories to share. Last week we told... 10-06-2022 16:10
Kami Rita Sherpa Nabs Record 26th Summit of Everest The calendar has turned to May, which can mean only one thingâ€”itâ€™s summit season in the Himalaya. Over the past week or so, there have been a numb... 10-06-2022 16:10	Gear Review: Arc?teryx Aerios AR Mid GTX Hiking Boots If youâ€™ve ever used a piece of outdoor gear made by Arcâ€™teryx there is probably two things that you already know about the brand and the products ... 10-06-2022 16:10	Did Chinese Climbers Find Mallory and Irvine?s Camera on Eve One of the most enduring mysteries in the history of mountaineering and exploration revolves around the 1924 British expedition to Everest. As you may... 11-05-2022 16:08	Want to Work in Antarctica" We Have the Dream Job for Y For most people, Antarctica is a far-off, desolate place that has little to offer visitors. To those of us who follow a more adventurous path, the fro... 11-05-2022 16:08
First All-Black Everest Team Heads to Himalaya Now that April has arrived, the mountaineering world is once again turning its attention to the Himalaya. In the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, climbers... 11-04-2022 16:08	Gear Review: Zenbivy Bed 2.0 10º Sleep System Over the years weâ€™ve tested and reviewed a lot of sleeping bags here at The Adventure Blog, and spent nights in many more. Over that time, weâ€™ve f... 11-04-2022 16:08	Same Hiker Rescued on Arizona?s Humphrey?s Peak Twice in Two Hiking in winter conditions can be challenging and even treacherous at times. A hiker attempting a snow-covered mountain in Arizona found this out the... 11-04-2022 16:08	100 Year Old Park Ranger Retires From National Park Service If youâ€™re looking for an example of how staying active and connecting with the outdoors can lead to a healthy lifestyle, then look no further than B... 11-04-2022 16:08
Grape-Nuts Wants to Fund Female Adventurers If youâ€™re a female adventurerâ€”or know someone who isâ€”then youâ€™re going to want to share this story with them. Grape-Nutsâ€”the hearty breakfas... 11-04-2022 16:08	Gear Review: BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern A few weeks back, I reviewed the BioLite Charge 80 PD power bank and found it to be an excellent option for keeping small electronics charged on the g... 12-03-2022 16:08	Barneo Ice Camp Closed for Fourth Year in a Row To say the past few years have been tumultuous for the organizers of the Barneo Ice Camp would be an understatement. The remote base had served as a l... 12-03-2022 16:08	The 2022 Winter Climbing Season Brings Little Success for Al The 2022 winter climbing season has not been kind to mountaineers. After an all-star team of Nepali climbers achieved the first winter ascent of K2 la... 12-03-2022 16:08
Ernest Shackleton?s Endurance Found in Antarctica More than a century after it slipped beneath the icy depths of the Antarctic waters, Ernest Shackletonâ€™s Endurance has been found. The legendary shi... 12-03-2022 16:08	Research Team Heads to Antarctica in Search of Shackleton?s A highly anticipated expedition to the Antarctic got underway this past weekend when the Endurance22 team set out for the frozen continent. The team, ... 27-02-2022 16:08	Triumph and Tragedy for Atlantic Ocean Rowers 2022 may be barely a month old, but already it has brought triumph and tragedy to Atlantic Ocean rowers. On the one hand, weâ€™ve seen several boats m... 27-02-2022 16:08	The Outdoor Industry Really Doesn?t Like Utah It has been a rough couple of years for Outdoor Retailerâ€”the biggest outdoor gear show in North Americaâ€”and Emerald X, the company that produces t... 27-02-2022 16:08
Win a Scholarship for an Andrew Skurka Backpacking Trip Andrew Skurka has been a legend in the outdoor community for years. The long-distance backpacker has hiked some of the most difficult and demanding tr... 27-02-2022 16:08	Eddie Bauer Flyline is the Gear that Adaptive Skiers Need At last weekâ€™s 2022 Outdoor Retailer gear convention in Denver, Colorado, Eddie Bauer took the wraps off some very special new products. The company... 27-02-2022 16:08	Doctors in Canada Can Now Prescribe a Visit to a National Pa Weâ€™ve known that there are significant health benefits to spending time outdoors for years. Research has shown that going outside often provides mor... 27-02-2022 16:08	It Has Been a Busy Expedition Season in Antarctica The past two years have been extremely quiet at the South Pole. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been very few nonessential travelers to An... 28-01-2022 16:07
19-Year Old Zara Rutherford is the Youngest Woman to Fly Sol A 19-year old Belgian woman by the name of Zara Rutherford completed a solo circumnavigation of the planet by aircraft last week, setting a couple of ... 28-01-2022 16:07	5000-Year Old Petroglyphs Vanadlized in Big Bend National Pa Over the holidays, visitors to Big Bend National Park in Texas left their mark in a very dubious fashion. Vandals committed what is being called â€œir... 28-01-2022 16:07	Gear Review: BioLite Charge 80 PD Power Bank Considering how much we rely on our smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gear these days, a good USB power bank is essential when traveling. Aft... 28-01-2022 16:07	Neal Moore Completes Epic Journey Across the US in a Canoe Author and adventurer Neal Moore has completed an epic journey across the US by canoe. The long-distance paddler reached the end of his expedition on ... 23-12-2021 16:08
British Explorers Fail to Reach Pole of Inaccessibility Last year, thanks to the COVID pandemic, the Antarctic expedition season was cancalled altogether. This year, solo skiers and teams of adventurers are... 17-12-2021 16:08	The Best Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Climbers In case you havenâ€™t been paying attention to the calendar, weâ€™re now just a few short weeks away from Christmas. That means weâ€™re quickly runnin... 15-12-2021 16:10	Tanzania Set to Begin Work on Mount Kilimanjaro Cable Car Way back in May of 2019, we told you that Tanzania was exploring the possibility of building a cable car that would run to the summit of Mount Kiliman... 10-12-2021 16:07	The Best At-Home Workouts for Climbers Are you a climber who hates going to a traditional gym" Do you prefer to workout at home or just be outside instead" Trust us, youâ€™re not alone. Mos... 08-12-2021 16:09
New Route on Everest Looks to Avoid the Dreaded Khumbu Icefa A new route on Everest promises to make climbing the worldâ€™s highest peak a bit safer. According to reports, the path bypasses the increasingly dang... 03-12-2021 16:07	5 Outdoor Apps Every Adventurer Should Have on Their Phone A smartphone is one of the handiest tools you can have with you when traveling or exploring the backcountry. As long as you can keep your phone charge... 26-11-2021 16:09	Start Planning Your Escape with Nat Geo?s 25 Amazing Journey For those of us who love to travel, the past year and a half has been incredibly challenging. Yes, the global pandemic has been difficult to deal with... 24-11-2021 16:07	How to Dress for Winter Outdoor Adventures The arrival of winter doesnâ€™t have to mean that we all head inside and wait until spring to continue our outdoor adventures. On the contrary, the co... 17-11-2021 16:07
Winter Camping: How to Survive and Even Thrive in the Cold For many of us, the arrival of winter means the end of outdoor excursions until spring. But as it turns out, if you have the right mindset?not to ment... 10-11-2021 16:07	Blue Origin Announces Orbital Reef?a Luxury Space Hotel The race for space tourism is on. Earlier this year we saw Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic in direct competition with one another to see who could car... 05-11-2021 16:08	Climbing and Trekking are Currently Banned in the Indian Him The embattled travel industry in India took another hit last week when climbing and trekking expeditions were banned in the Himachal Pradesh district.... 03-11-2021 16:07	Tuskless Elephants are Now More Common in Africa Thanks to P Itâ€™s well known that widespread poaching in Africa has had dire consequences for the elephant population.Despite the fact that the ivory trade was b... 27-10-2021 16:07
For $50,000 a Company Called World View Promises to Take You Up until very recently, the opportunity to travel into space was largely restricted to a select few individuals, most of whom where in the employ of t... 20-10-2021 16:08	Red Bull Rampage Returns with its Special Brand of Craziness One of the many things that have made 2020 and 2021 such challenging years is the cancellation of some of our favorite events. Thanks to COVID, weâ€™v... 15-10-2021 16:08	New COVID Travel Lists Share Current State of Global Travel It is difficult to overstate just how much of an impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the travel industry. When the virus began to spread in early ... 13-10-2021 16:08	Hiking the Inca Trail in the Time of COVID For adventure travelers, there are some classic hikes across the globe that routinely make everyoneâ€™s bucket list. For instance, the trek to Everest... 08-10-2021 16:08
82-Year Old Climber Misses Summit of Dhaulagiri for 12th Tim In the dictionary, under the word â€œperseveranceâ€, there should be a photo of 82-year old Spanish climber Carlos Soria. If ever there was an exampl... 06-10-2021 16:07	Rower Completes First Solo Journey from New York to London When John Fairfax first rowed across the Atlantic Ocean back in 1969, he had no idea that we would be paving the way for future adventurers to follow.... 29-09-2021 16:08	You Probably Shouldn?t Try Climbing Mt. Rainier Right Now Here at The Adventure Blog we routinely share stories of the impact of climate change and warming temperatures on our planet. For instance, just recen... 22-09-2021 16:08	The Sylvansport Electric RV is the Motorhome of Our Dreams There is no question that weâ€™re on the verge of an electric vehicle revolution. Not only are EVs better for the environment, they also offer amazing... 15-09-2021 16:09
Nepali Climbers Open New Trekking Route on Mt. Kilimanjaro As the highest peak in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro has been a popular destination for adventure travelers for decades. Located in Tanzania, the extinct vo... 10-09-2021 16:08	Will the iPhone 13 Double as a Satellite Phone" There are few things more predictable in the topsy-turvy world of consumer electronics than the arrival of a new iPhone. Without fail, Apple produces ... 08-09-2021 16:06	Denali National Park has One Road -It?s Currently Closed Due Despite the fact that Denali National Park covers more than 3354 square miles (8657 sq. km), there is only one road to be found there. The lone route ... 03-09-2021 16:07	COVID Vaccine Now Required for Everest Base Camp Trekkers If youâ€™re planning on trekking to Everest Base Camp this fall?or anywhere else in the Nepalâ€™s Khumbu Valley?local authorities have issued some new... 01-09-2021 16:06
Greenland Summit Station Saw Rain for the Very First Time When last we checked in on Greenland things werenâ€™t going particularly well. The island had seen a massive melt off that saw more than 18 billion to... 27-08-2021 16:07	Electric Vehicles Make African Safaris Safer, Quieter, and B The adoption of electric vehicles has been on a slow, steady upswing around the world over the past few years, and for good reason. Not only are new E... 25-08-2021 16:08	The Mountains Of Snowdonia If you?re an outdoor nut, North Wales has got it all. Miles of coastline with surfing opportunities that you can enjoy in the in-season. In the off-se... 15-08-2021 16:06	16 More Countries Added to ?Very Risky? CDC Travel List As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the globe it is becoming increasingly unlikely that weâ€™ll return to some sembl... 11-08-2021 16:06
Olight Warrior Mini 2 Ti Review ?DO NOT throw the light directly into human eyes. This may cause temporary blindness or permanent damage to the eyes.? Is it just me, or is that exact... 10-08-2021 16:06	It Took Just One Day to See the Impact of Climate Change on While there are still plenty of people who are willing to debate whether or not global warming is actually a real thing, 2021 is making it much more d... 06-08-2021 16:06	Cancer Survivor Returns Home After Three Years Of Walking Ursula Martin has recently returned to her home country of Wales after a three-year-long trek through Europe. Her walk was a personal mission and a qu... 04-08-2021 16:06	Controversy Continues to Surround 12-Year Old Climber on Bro A few weeks back we shared the story of 12-year old Selena Khawaja, aka â€ the Mountain Princess of Pakistan.â€ At the time, Salena was preparing to... 04-08-2021 16:06
New Technology That Will Save Lives Of Wild Swimmers Thanks to social media and word of mouth, wild swimming has moved away from being an alternative pastime and is now a movement with its own subculture... 01-08-2021 16:06	The Search for Shackleton?s Lost Ship Resumes in 2022 The story of Ernest Shackleton and his ill-fated journey to the Antarctic in a well known one amongst adventurers and exploration history buffs. In 19... 30-07-2021 16:06	Climbers in the UK Avoid Google Maps When Picking Routes One of the more useful advancements in technology over the past couple of decades has been the introduction of online mapping. Thanks to frequent upda... 28-07-2021 16:07	GoPro HERO8 Black Review With the latest GoPro being the HERO9 you may wonder what is the reason for this review. After careful consideration in purchasing a camera to record ... 28-07-2021 16:07
The Zenbivy MotoBed is the Ultimate Road Trip Sleep System Over the years we?ve reviewed a number of innovate products from Zenbivy, including the Zenbivy Light Bed and the Zenbivy Light Mattress. Both of thos... 23-07-2021 16:07	Three Outdoors Movies You Can Watch Right Now There really is no substitute for being out in the wild, device-free, in the thick of it. But, with lockdowns, family commitments, too many working ho... 23-07-2021 16:07	Never Run Out of Power Again with the EcoFlow Delta Pro A few years back we reviewed a portable power station called the River from a company called EcoFlow. At the time, the power station market was still ... 21-07-2021 16:08	Rescue Operation for a Stranded Kayaker Cost More Than $42k A recent rescue operation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard has renewed a longstanding debate over who should pick up the tab for such missions. The c... 09-07-2021 16:07
A 12-Year Old Girl is Attempting to Climb One of the World?s As the summer climbing season in the Karakoram gets underway, a number of interesting stories have already started to emerge from Pakistan. Amongst th... 07-07-2021 16:09	The Man That DJs While He Cycles For fans of live music, the past eighteen months have been an absolute disaster. The UK is getting close to fully opening up, nightclubs and other big... 02-07-2021 16:08	Arc?teryx Gets Woke With New Upcycled Range There was a point in time not so long ago where people were ambiguous about whether smoking was bad for you. We eventually reached a consensus where i... 29-06-2021 16:08	The Best Travel YouTube Channels In 2021 International travel is starting to become a reality for many weary travelers with itchy feet and an all-consuming sense of wanderlust. It?s time to d... 25-06-2021 16:06
Karakoram Climbing Season will be a Long and Difficult One Just as the memories of the spring climbing season in the Himalaya begin to fade, the attention of the high-altitude mountaineering community now turn... 23-06-2021 16:07	Another Denali Incident Leaves Climber in Critical Condition An unroped climber has suffered a life-threatening fall on North America?s most prominent and isolated peak. 31-year old Adam Rawski from Burnaby, Bri... 19-06-2021 16:07	A Hiker Had to be Rescued Just 3 Miles into an Epic Long-Dis Long distance hiking has always held a significant allure with outdoor enthusiasts, offering both a great adventure and the chance to reconnect with t... 18-06-2021 16:06	Alpine Club Celebrate 100 Years Of Everest 2021 is an important year for the outdoors community. This is the centenary year that marks the 1921 reconnaissance mission to Mount Everest. Followin... 16-06-2021 16:07
Journey from California to Hawaii Becomes a Nightmare for Ka Back in 1987, an ocean kayaker by the name of Ed Gillett completed a solo paddling expedition from California to Hawaii. At the time, such a journey w... 11-06-2021 16:06	China Bans Ultramarathons Following Tragedy on the Trail When it comes to endurance sports, ultramarathons have grown into one of the most popular activities the world over. While an ultramarathon is broadly... 09-06-2021 16:08	Goal Zero Venture Battery Packs Updated with New Features The Goal Zero Venture 70 battery pack has been a favorite of mine ever since I first reviewed it over four years ago. At the time, I praised the Ventu... 04-06-2021 16:07	How to Travel Light and Still Go Anywhere Letâ€™s face it, the past year and a half hasnâ€™t exactly been great for those of us who love to travel. Thanks to the COIVD pandemic, most of us hav... 02-06-2021 16:07

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