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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 in a well known one amongst adventurers and exploration history buffs. In 1914, the Irish explorer set out for the frozen continent with the goal of becoming the first to cross its frigid expanse. But thanks to an unusually set of circumstances, he … 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

For fans of live music, the past eighteen months have been an absolute disaster. The UK is getting close to fully opening up, nightclubs and other big venues last on the list to reinstate freedom as we once knew it. There’s one man out there who took it upon himself to bring electronic sounds back … Read more

There was a point in time not so long ago where people were ambiguous about whether smoking was bad for you. We eventually reached a consensus where it’s almost universally accepted that smoking cigarettes are bad for your health. Very few people would now argue in favor of smoking for a healthy long life. We’re … Read more

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