I’ve blogged about Adventure Journey before, and have linked to a number of articles on their site. Especially from their current “Tibet Issue”. I’m also a fan of the “Top Seven” lists. (Which still needs to be updated by the way? Anyone listening? Didn’t think so!) Anyway, it seems big things are afoot for the … Read more
I found a couple of very cool hike reports while browsing the Best Hike Blog earlier. First up, they directed me to this great article over at LightBackPacking.com. It’s a wonderful trip report on backpacking along The Lost Coast in California. The 28 mile long trail runs from Shelter Cove, California in the south to … Read more
I had the chance to sit down and watch Episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s new mini-series Everest: Beyond The Limit last night, and personally I’d have to say that it was the best episode so far. The first two episodes established who the climbers were, introduced the audience to Russell Brice. Those episodes also explained … Read more
Some of you have undoubtedly heard this story before, but for others I’m sure it’ll be new. Rock & Ice Magazine covered a recent event in which Charlie Houston, now at the age of 93, recounted the tale of a 1953 American expedition to K2, which was unclimbed at that time. When one of the … Read more
Adventure racing site SleepMonsters.com is providing Day by Day coverage of the Ecomotion Pro Brazil expedition length adventure race. It’s been difficult to find updates on this event for most of the week, but the SleepMonsters have come through in a pinch. As of this writing Team Sole is in first place, followed by Abarth … Read more
I mentioned the story a few days ago about famed rock climber Todd Skinner falling to his death in Yosemite, but at the time the details remained a bit sketchy. Today, GreatOutdoors.com has posted an updated article that gives a few more details. It seems Skinner was rappelling down a new route on The Leaning … Read more
MountEverest.net has posted an update on those two missing climbers on Changabang in the Indian Himalaya region. The search team now believes that the two Mexican climbers, Andres Delgado and Alfonso de la Parra, may have wandered into a highly restricted sanctuary area, and may be lost or stranded at around 5000 meters up. If … Read more
MountEverest.net is reporting that two Mexican climbers are missing on Changabang. Alfonso de la Parra and Andres Delgado, both of whom have successfully summitted Everest, last made contact on Oct. 13 when they reported that they had just returned to their camp after being stuck in a difficult wall for several days. They were said … Read more
After posting about Hannah McKeand’s solo, and unsupported, Antarctic expedition a few times recently, I received this press release over the weekend. It’s great background information on Hannah, her previous adventures, and her polar adventure ahead. Read on: Hannah McKeand in pole position for record attempt In the last weeks of 2006, 33-year old Hannah … Read more
Last week I gave you my thoughts on the Nike+iPod system and how it can help your training. This week Outside Online has posted an article on other high-tech training methods for the 21st Century. You’ll find a list of great websites that can offer advice on how to train, cool new high tech gear … Read more