News

CNN.com has breaking news that two climbers have gone missing on Mt. Hood. The two climbers, who are described as “experienced” were due back yesterday afternoon, but failed to answer calls to a cell phone and have not reported in any other way. To make matters worse, blizzard conditions moved in early this morning, which … Read more

Here’s an interesting article from The Guardian which reports that increased access to Tibet, thanks to a new rail line and better air service, has seen tourist traffic rise 60% in the past year. Over 4 million people visited the tiny country last year, meaning that the tourists out numbered the actual population of the … Read more

Another update today on the North Pole Winter Expedition from ThePoles.com. Russian explorers Matvey Shparo and Boris Smolin continue to make their slow progress as they attempt the first expedition to the North Pole completely in Winter. As noted in the past, the men are traveling now when the ice is still relatively thin. It … Read more

I received word this morning that James Castrission and Justin Jones, the two Australian lads who have been crossing the Tasman Sea by kayak, have rowed their way into New Plymouth Harbour in New Zealand, successfully completing the first paddle across that body of water. Their website seems to be getting hammered a lot today, … Read more

Here’s are really cool long distance bike trip that sounds like it would be quite the adventure. Three guys, Jacob Thompson, along with his friends Goat and Sean, have embarked on an epic ride along the length of the Continental Divide. Yes, all of it. They call their expedition “Riding The Spine” and it got … Read more

Nearly a month ago I posted about Jordan Romero, the 11 year old boy who was setting off to attempt to climb Aconcagua. Today, The Gear Junkie updates us on the story with news that Jordan did indeed summit back on December 30th. Jordan’s successful summit makes him the youngest person to ever top out … Read more

Back in 2004 jetboil introduced their Personal Cooking System that quickly won high marks for it’s speed of heating up, efficient use of gas, and small size. It went on to become a best seller and win numerous awards in the outdoor industry, not to mention become a favorite with hikers, backpackers, and climbers alike. … Read more

The 2008 edition of the Dakar Rally, one of the longest, most iconic, endurance auto races in the World, has been canceled due to persistent threats against the race itself from the terrorist group al Qaida, as well as a recent attack against French citizens in Mauritania. It is the first time in the 30 … Read more