Kraig Becker 
When it comes to endurance sports, ultramarathons have grown into one of the most popular activities the world over. While an ultramarathon is broadly defended as any race that is longer than a standard 26.2-mile (42km) marathon, many of these races now exceeded 100 miles (160 km) or even more. And to add to the … Read more
The Goal Zero Venture 70 battery pack has been a favorite of mine ever since I first reviewed it over four years ago. At the time, I praised the Venture 70 for its capacity, durability, and versatility. And while it remains a solid option for adventure travelers needing to keep small electronics charged. At the … Read more
Let’s face it, the past year and a half hasn’t exactly been great for those of us who love to travel. Thanks to the COIVD pandemic, most of us have stayed pretty close to home for a year or better, in part because many borders were shut down, but also because it was the safe … Read more
It has been a long and difficult climbing season on Mt. Everest. After the mountain was closed last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 season arrived with a great home and promise. And although there was plenty of success to be found this year, the specter of the virus has hung over base … Read more
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for small business to stay afloat. As lockdowns and closures have swept the globe over the past year, many retail shops, restaurants, and speciality goods stores across the globe have suffered. As a result, there are countless places that will likely never reopen again, … Read more
To say that it has been a long and challenging year on Mt. Everest would be an understatement. After taking 2020 off due to the global pandemic, Nepal was eager to welcome visitors back to the High Himalaya. But almost from the start things haven’t gone as planned, as quarantine rules went unenforced, foreign climbers … Read more
There is no question that the demand for on-the-go power has increased dramatically over the past decade or so. As we’ve started to travel with more power-hungry electronic devices and other battery-operated tools, the need for keeping those items charged and operational while away from home has grown too. Thankfully, the portable power station market … Read more
Standing 19,341 feet (5895 meters) in height, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in all of Africa. Each year, thousands of intrepid travelers flock to the East African country of Tanzania to test their legs, lungs, and resolve by attempting to climb to its lofty summit. The trek to the “Roof of Africa” is a … Read more
To say it has been an interesting year on Mt. Everest would be an understatement. After taking 2020 off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Nepal reopened the mountain this spring to foreign climbers. As a result, the country has issued a record number of permits, making base camp as crowded as it has ever been. … Read more
If you have dreams of returning to international travel again soon, you may want to think twice before booking your flight. Last week, the U.S. State Department added 116 countries to its Do Not Travel List, citing a rising number of COVID-19 cases across the globe. That brings the total number of destinations that are … Read more