Kraig Becker 
A highly anticipated expedition to the Antarctic got underway this past weekend when the Endurance22 team set out for the frozen continent. The team, which we first told you about last summer, is headed to the Weddell Sea, where they will conduct an extensive search for one of the most sought-after shipwrecks in history—Ernest Shackleton’s … Read more
At last week’s 2022 Outdoor Retailer gear convention in Denver, Colorado, Eddie Bauer took the wraps off some very special new products. The company unveiled a new line of apparel designed specifically with sit skiers in mind—a first for the industry. The outerwear promises to provide all of the technical performance we’ve come to expect … Read more
2022 may be barely a month old, but already it has brought triumph and tragedy to Atlantic Ocean rowers. On the one hand, we’ve seen several boats make the ocean crossing in record time as part of the annual Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Rowing Challenge. But, a French adventurer also lost his life attempting the same … Read more
Considering how much we rely on our smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gear these days, a good USB power bank is essential when traveling. After all, the last thing you want is to have your devices run out of juice at the airport or even mid-flight. Thankfully, there are numerous portable power options available these … Read more
A 19-year old Belgian woman by the name of Zara Rutherford completed a solo circumnavigation of the planet by aircraft last week, setting a couple of new records in the process. Rutherford landed at a small airfield in the Belgium town of Kortrijk on January 20, ending an epic journey that included numerous challenges and … Read more
The past two years have been extremely quiet at the South Pole. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been very few nonessential travelers to Antarctica. But this year, the expedition season—which typically runs from November through January—started to show signs of life on the frozen continent. As usual, there were triumphs and hardships along … Read more
Over the holidays, visitors to Big Bend National Park in Texas left their mark in a very dubious fashion. Vandals committed what is being called “irreparable damage” to ancient petroglyphs found within the park and now the National Park Service is asking us for help in tracking these individuals down. Ancient Art in the Desert … Read more
In case you haven’t been paying attention to the calendar, we’re now just a few short weeks away from Christmas. That means we’re quickly running out of days to get our last-minute shopping done. If you’re struggling to find a gift for the rock climber or boulder on your list this year, perhaps we can … Read more
Way back in May of 2019, we told you that Tanzania was exploring the possibility of building a cable car that would run to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. At the time, the idea seemed somewhat far fetched, although there were people involved in the project that were serious about making such an engineering feat … Read more
Are you a climber who hates going to a traditional gym? Do you prefer to workout at home or just be outside instead? Trust us, you’re not alone. Most outdoor-focused athletes prefer to exercise outdoors rather than running on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, or climbing on an elliptical machine. Fortunately, there are plenty … Read more