The Trans-Siberian Railway runs for more than 9290 km (5772 miles) starting in Moscow and running to Vladivostock in the east. For more than a hundred years, it has been a mode of transportation across the wild and remote parts of Russia. In this video, we hop aboard the train for a quick three minute…
Month: September 2017
Video: How to Make Your Own Lightweight Alcohol Stove for Backpacking
Looking to cut some weight from your pack? Want to go fast and light with the best of them? Then this video will definitely be of interest. It is a DIY project from our friends at REI who show us how to make our own alcohol stove using a soda can. It is surprisingly quick,…
Adventure Tech: GoPro Releases Hero6 Camera, Updates Karma Drone, Jumps into VR
It was a big day yesterday for GoPro, the company that practically invented the action cam but has struggled financially over the past few years. In a press conference held in San Francisco, CEO Nick Woodman took to the stage to not only reveal a couple of new products, but also chart the course for…
Giant Rockslides in Yosemite Claim One Life, Change the Landscape in the Valley
Unusual news from Yosemite National Park, where two major rockslides have occurred in as many days. The two incidences have left visitors to the Yosemite Valley stunned, with one claiming the life of a climber, while the other has altered the face of El Capitan forever. On Wednesday, Andrew Foster of Wales was hiking with…
Scottish Adventurer to Attempt Winter Crossing of the Gobi Desert on Foot
When we think about the coldest places on the planet, typically the North and South Pole are the first places to come to mind. But there are other regions that are known for their extreme cold as well, some of which remain largely unexplored too. One Scottish adventurer has identified just such a place, and…
Video: The Northern Lights from Orbit
The Aurora Borealis (aka the Northern Lights) are one of the most spectacular natural phenomenon found on our planet, drawing thousands of adventurous travelers to various parts of the world each year. But have you ever wondered what they look like from space? This short-but-sweet video takes us to orbit to look down on the…
Video: Watch the Stunning Trailer for Blue Planet II
The Blue Planet is one of the greatest nature documentaries ever made, squarely focusing on life in the oceans. It brought us some ground breaking footage of the creates that live there and gave us an unclose and personal look at the habitats that they survive and thrive in. It also taught us the importance…
Gear Closet: Platypus Duthie AM 15 Hydration Pack Review
Ask any outdoor athlete and they’ll tell you that a good hydration pack is one of the most important pieces of gear that you can take with you on the trail. Whether you’re hiking, trail running, mountain biking, or taking part in some other aerobic activity, being able to keep a steady flow of fluids…
Researchers Discover Lost City in Iraq Using Drones and Satellite Footage
A team of British researchers have made a stunning discovery in Iraq, where they have identified the remains of a lost city known as Qalatga Darband not far from the Kurdish capital of Erbil. That story in and of itself is pretty fascinating, but it is how they found the missing city that is just…
Himalaya Fall 2017: Summits Continue on Manaslu, An Update From Lhotse
Great weather has set the stage on Manaslu, where dozens of climbers have either summited over the past few days or are on their way up now. There has already been a high success rate on the mountain this fall, and there are still more summits to come. It appears that the current weather window…