News from the world of exploration and adventure
A month or so back NBC broadcast a special Jeep World of Adventure Sports on the Shared Summits K2 expedition. At the time, I shared my thoughts. In a nutshell, I thought it was very well done and had some great scenic shots. If you missed the show, or would like to catch it again, … Read more
Most hikers, trekkers, and backpackers have a particular trail that sticks out to them as being their favorite for one reason or another. Sometimes it’s the scenery or the wildlife they encounter along the way. Perhaps it’s the challenge or the solitude it provides. No matter what reason your favorite trail keeps you coming back, … Read more
We have a couple of quick stories today from the bottom of the World, where there are still a few teams chugging away, even though the season is coming quickly to a close. First up, ThePoles.com has posted an update with news that two teams are in a race against time to reach the Pole … Read more
A couple of weeks back I posted about Min Bahadur Sherchan, a Nepalese man who will be climbing Everest this Spring in an attempt to become the oldest man to ever top out on the mountain. He is 76 years old. Now it seems he won’t be the only one going for that record as … Read more
Still on the look out for some good gear at low prices? Then maybe you should add SnowList.com to your gear bookmarks. Especially if you’re into skiing or snowboarding. The site is looking to become “The Mountain Market Place” and is providing classifieds to buy and sell gear, as well as a real estate section … Read more
ThePoles.com has another update from the North Pole Winter Team. It seems that not only are the Boris and Matvey battling the extreme cold, avoiding open water, and keeping an eye out for polar bears, but they’re also having their nerves frayed by the constant fear of the ice giving way. Even while sheltered inside … Read more
Adventure Racing site SleepMonsters.com is reporting that two major expedition races have announced their dates for 2008 . First up, the Terra Traverse race will make it’s inaugural run from October 5th through the 11th in Quebec, Canada. Meanwhile, the 2008 Adventure Racing World Championship (ARWC) will be hosted by EcoMotion in Brazil starting on … Read more
I saw this story today over at the GoBlog at GetOutdoors.com. It’s a post on Evan Whitemyer, a third grade student who has decided to climb ten 4000 foot peaks this year as a fund raiser for his school. Evan attends South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, Massachusetts. His school is attempting to become … Read more
Travel site BootsnAll, an excellent resource for anyone planning a trip, has compiled a list of the Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008. The editors remark that the chosen locations “combine history and culture with value for travelers who prefer to arrange their own trips and challenge themselves in the most fascinating places … Read more
According to Reuters a 76 year-old Nepali man is looking to climb Everest this Spring. If successful, he’ll become the oldest man to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth, surpassing Katsusuke Yanagisawa of Japan, who topped out last year at the age of 71. Min Bahadur Sherchan says that he would like … Read more
