International travel is starting to become a reality for many weary travelers with itchy feet and an all-consuming sense of wanderlust. It’s time to dust off the backpack and get hyped for a future of travel that could potentially be mere months away for some of us. In the meantime, you may require some re-education … 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
An unroped climber has suffered a life-threatening fall on North America’s most prominent and isolated peak. 31-year old Adam Rawski from Burnaby, British Columbia, was seen taking an almost 1,000-foot tumbling fall on the Denali Pass, as seen by climbers at the high camp on the West Buttress route. The event happened at around 18:00 … Read more
Long distance hiking has always held a significant allure with outdoor enthusiasts, offering both a great adventure and the chance to reconnect with the natural environment. But during the pandemic, long distance backpacking has only soared in popularity as many of us have sought solitude and serenity on a remote trail. This has proven to … Read more
2021 is an important year for the outdoors community. This is the centenary year that marks the 1921 reconnaissance mission to Mount Everest. Following this were the first summit events in both 1922 and 1924. The Alpine Club will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the missions that were the catalyst for our collective obsession … 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
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
GeoWizard could definitely find his way out of a paper bag. He could find his way out of a paper bag at the bottom of a rubbish heap in the middle of rural India. The YouTuber and Twitch streamer have an uncanny ability to navigate his way through both the familiar and the unknown. His … Read more