News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
The three major winter climb expeditions that we’ve been following closely are all essentially stuck in the exact same spot at the moment –– Base Camp. As is typical with a winter expedition on any mountain, Mother Nature dictates when and where progress takes place. In this case, heavy snows, high winds, and cold temperatures…
Want to eat like Conrad Anker on your next expedition? You can with the help of this video, which comes our way courtesy of Outside magazine. They caught up with Conrad in his home in Bozeman, Montana where he showed them what he makes for breakfast before a big climb. If anyone knows how to fuel…
If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to live on the Antarctic continent, then this video is for you. Depending on the time of year, there are actually hundreds of people living on Antarctica, with most arriving during the austral summer and leaving before the return of winter. But, there are also some hardy…
When layering up for a winter run or hike, we usually put a great deal of thought into what clothes we’ll be wearing. We pick technical layers for close to the skin, add an insulator or shell to provide warmth and protect us from the elements, and even select footwear based on the conditions. We’ll…
Yesterday I shared an update on Fedor Konyukhov’s attempt to row around the world via the Southern Ocean. Today, we’ll take a look at another inspirational rower who is currently crossing the Atlantic Ocean. That is a monumental task to be sure, but each year a number of people row the Atlantic. What make’s Lee…
A Lithuanian motorcycle rider by the name of Karolis Mieliauskas is preparing to set out on what he calls The Coldest Ride. Considering where and when he is going, its tough to argue with that moniker, as the 37-year old adventurer hopes to reach the coldest place on the planet by motorbike. In just a few…
In Chile, even today the Pehuenche people speak Mapudungun, which translates to “the language of the land.” For them, the land, and the whole universe, is known as Wallmapu. In the clip above, two skiers set out to explore this place, which is more than just some landscape for them to shred. As you’ll see, it…
A week may not seem like a lot of time, but when you put your mind to it, you can accomplish quite a lot in that period. Take triathlete Courtney Atkinson, who recently set out to see what he could accomplish in Australia in just seven days. He ended up traveling more than 17,000 km…
We’re back with another episode of The Adventure Podcast this week, this time turning our attention on one of the most amazing and difficult expeditions in history. After a very busy season in the Antarctic this year, we thought we’d share some information on the historic International Trans-Antarctica Expedition. This amazing journey took place over…
It has been a few weeks since we checked in on the progress of Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov, the man who is attempting to row around the world via the Southern Ocean. Despite an array of challenges, he is continuing to make headway on this crazy adventure through one of the most dangerous and wild…
