Last week we shared a beautiful video that captured the Dolomites of northern Italy during the winter. If you haven’t had enough of those spectacular mountains yet, then I’d direct you to the clip below, which takes us back into the Dolomites again for a breathtaking timelapse look at the utterly amazing landscapes that are…
Month: August 2018
Video: 10 Must Haves For Your First Aid Kit
Wondering what you should carry with you in your outdoor first aid kit? Well, wonder no more thank to this video courtesy of REI. It offers up ten very important items that we should all carry with us in our medical kits when heading out to the backcountry. Some of the items are fairly self-explanatory…
Gear Closet: Goal Zero Yeti 100AC Power Pack Review
As someone who travels with an array of technology, being able to keep my gear charged while on the go is vitally important. These days, when I set out on an adventure, I’m often carrying my smartphone, a tablet, laptop, and variety of other items that have rechargeable batteries. Those items can include everything from…
Fake Everest Climbing Permits Puts Mountaineering Company in Hot Water
Following the spring climbing season on Everest this year, mountaineering company Seven Summit Treks found itself in hot water when it was discovered that two of its clients were climbing under forged permits. The documents used a fake government seal and fake letterhead in an effort to collect the massive permit fee, which was pocketed…
Appalachian Trail Speed Record Smashed by More Than Four Days
The race to record the fastest known time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail continues, this time with Belgian ultrarunner Karel Sabbe laying down an impressive new mark. On Tuesday, Sabbe completed the 2190 mile (3523 km) AT, besting the previous record held by Joe McConaughy, who set the FKT for a supported thru-hike just last year….
Video: Riding the Baja Divide Bike Trail Across Mexico
At 2735 km (1700 miles) in length, the Baja Divide is an amazing off-pavement ride that runs the length of the Baja Peninsula starting in San Diego, California and ending in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. In this video, we join German couple Franzi and Jona as they set out to ride the entire length…
Video: What is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor sport that sends participants out into the backcountry to try to collect as many checkpoints as possible in a set amount of time. It requires speed and quick thinking of course, but above all else, you need to be a good navigator. According to this video, which provides a solid introduction…
The Adventure Podcast Episode 32: A Visit with Amy Hatch of Garage Grown Gear
On this week’s episode of The Adventure Podcast we sit down with Amy Hatch –– founder and CMO of Garage Grown Gear to hear her story and how she came up with the idea of launching a website to work with entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry. Amy and her team works with more than 60…
Google Earth Helps Researchers Locate Untouched Rainforest in Mozambique
Last week I shared a story of one type of technology –– in this case a drone –– helped researchers discover an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon. Today, we have this story about a completely different type of technology that is allowing scientists to fill in the blank spots on the map and discover places…
Global Rescue Responds to Everest Rescue Reports
Last week I posted a story that came out of Nepal indicating that evacuation coverage provider Global Rescue was refusing to pay the bill on several rescues that had taken place on Everest during the 2017 spring climbing season. The gist of that story, which started with an article from The Himalayan Times, is that…