News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
This video would have been perfect to have shared a few weeks back around Mother’s Day, but better late than never. It is an inspiring and moving clip about the relationship that a mom has with her sons and the time that they spend fishing together. But more than that, it is about the wisdom…
We’ve been following the development of the Rivian R1T electric truck since it was first unveiled last fall. The vehicle is built from the ground up with outdoor adventurers in mind, and continues to impress with every new look. The latest comes in the form of the video above, which was shot at Overland Expo…
Since I’ve been on the road a lot recently it’s been awhile since I had the chance to write an “adventure quickies” post here at The Adventure Blog. This is my weekly round-up of news stories, travel bargains, gear announcements and other items that I didn’t have time or space to post elsewhere. As usual,…
Peru’s Inca Trail is one of the most popular treks in the world, luring thousands of hikers on an annual basis. As with any major trek –– like Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro –– the journey wouldn’t be possible for most travelers without the help of some dedicated and tough porters. Those men and women…
As Nepal continues to face sharp criticism from global media outlets following a particularly dangerous and deadly climbing season on Mt. Everest, the country seems to be struggling with how to address the negative publicity it now faces. Officials from within the Nepali government have made statements indicating that changes are coming that could improve…
GoPro’s Fusion camera is designed to capture video in 360º, which makes it exceptionally well suited for use during a wingsuit flight. As you’ll see in the clip above, it does an amazing job at capturing footage as the pilot makes a wild and harrowing proximity flight through the Swiss Alps. As you would expect,…
Outside magazine has been around a long time, pretty much defining the outdoor adventure space over the span of 40+ years. Because of this, we often look to the mag and its writers/editors to be experts when it comes to all things outdoors. As it turns out however, not everyone that works there is as into…
We all know that Google can play an important part in the success of a business. Most customers click on one of the first two or three results that show up in their search results when using the online search engine, which is why SEO (search engine optimization) has turned into an important skill over…
A Louisiana-based artist has big plans for the summer ahead. Victoria Bradford Styrbicki has announced an ambitious and unique new project that seeks to connect more than a hundred communities located along the Mississippi River as she spends July through November traveling its length. The journey will cover 2400 miles (3862 km) from source to…
In the wake of all of the negative attention garnered by the spring climbing season on Everest, Nepali officials are promising to make changes. At least 11 people perished on the world’s highest peak over the past few weeks, with another 9+ dying on other mountains across the Himalaya. This has prompted a wave a…
