Kraig Becker 
Over the years we’ve tested and reviewed a lot of sleeping bags here at The Adventure Blog, and spent nights in many more. Over that time, we’ve found some that provided plenty of warmth and comfort, and a few that were best left at home on a demanding trip. But there is one sleeping bag—well, … Read more
If you’re a female adventurer—or know someone who is—then you’re going to want to share this story with them. Grape-Nuts—the hearty breakfast cereal from Post—is celebrating Women’s History Month, not to mention its own 125th anniversary, in grand style. Now through the end of March, the brand is searching for fearless women planning big adventures … Read more
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 hard way recently when he ended up lost and stranded on the state’s highest peak after dark. Fortunately, he was able to call 911 for assistance, and a search and rescue … Read more
More than a century after it slipped beneath the icy depths of the Antarctic waters, Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has been found. The legendary ship was located by the Endurance22 expedition, which set off from South Africa for the Weddle Sea a month ago. The team used high-tech underwater drones and sophisticated sonar to locate the … Read more
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 launching point for numerous arctic adventures over the years, including polar marathons, last-degree ski expeditions, and scientific research stations. But politics and the pandemic prevented Barneo from … Read more
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 go. As much as I liked that product, however, it isn’t my favorite new item in the BioLite catalog. That distinction belongs to the AlpenGlow 250, a … Read more
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 last year, it has been tough going ever since. But as teams set off to attempt various climbs this year, it was with a great deal of optimism and relief … Read more
It has been a rough couple of years for Outdoor Retailer—the biggest outdoor gear show in North America—and Emerald Expositions, the company that produces the bi-annual convention. After making a much-publicized exit from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO in 2017, OR has faced some challenges, including canceled shows in the summer of 2020 … Read more
We’ve known that there are significant health benefits to spending time outdoors for years. Research has shown that going outside often provides more exercise, gives us exposure to the vitamin D-generating rays of the sun, and has been proven to lessen anxiety. It also improves the quality of our sleep and can increase our resistance … Read more
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 trails in the world and has even pioneered some interesting routes of his own. Along the way, he has also helped push the ultralight hiking movement forward by traveling with a … Read more