Kraig Becker 
While there are still plenty of people who are willing to debate whether or not global warming is actually a real thing, 2021 is making it much more difficult for them to continue to live in denial. Over the course of the first half of the year we’ve seen massive floods in nearly every corner … Read more
A few weeks back we shared the story of 12-year old Selena Khawaja, aka ” the Mountain Princess of Pakistan.” At the time, Salena was preparing to leave for Broad Peak, an 8051 meters (26,414 foot) mountain found along the border of Pakistan and China. Her goal was to reach the summit of that mountain, … Read more
The story of Ernest Shackleton and his ill-fated journey to the Antarctic is a well-known one amongst adventurers and exploration history buffs. In 1914, the Irish explorer set out to the frozen continent for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition in an attempt to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent. But thanks to an … Read more
One of the more useful advancements in technology over the past couple of decades has been the introduction of online mapping. Thanks to frequent updates, live traffic tracking, and intelligent routing, tools such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and even the venerable MapQuest have become a part of our daily lives. But keeping such massive … Read more
Over the years we’ve reviewed a number of innovate products from Zenbivy, including the Zenbivy Light Bed and the Zenbivy Light Mattress. Both of those products helped redefine lightweight comfort for backpackers, creating backcountry sleeping options that had previously seemed impossibly out of reach. Now, the company has turned its attention to a very different … Read more
A few years back, we reviewed a portable power station called the River from EcoFlow. At the time, the power station market was still sorting itself out, and there weren’t many options to choose from just yet. The River impressed us with its small, compact design, an array of outlets, and a battery that deftly … Read more
A recent rescue operation conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard has renewed a longstanding debate over who should pick up the tab for such missions. The current conversation came about after the USCC retrieved stranded kayaker Cyril Derreumaux back on June 6. At the time, Derreumaux was attempting to paddle more than 2400 nautical miles … Read more
As the summer climbing season in the Karakoram gets underway, a number of interesting stories have already started to emerge from Pakistan. Amongst them is the news that a 12-year old girl will attempt to climb one of the world’s highest peaks. And while it is easy to admire her adventurous spirit, such a young … Read more
Just as the memories of the spring climbing season in the Himalaya begin to fade, the attention of the high-altitude mountaineering community now turns to Pakistan. Following in the footsteps of the Nepalese government, the Pakistani’s are forging ahead with the summer Karakoram climbing season with the hopes of reviving its tourism sector and luring … Read more
Back in 1987, an ocean kayaker by the name of Ed Gillett completed a solo paddling expedition from California to Hawaii. At the time, such a journey was seen as foolhardy and dangerous and yet Gillett managed to survive the ocean adventure, which began in Monterey Bay and ended in Maui 64 days later. The … Read more