I’m Off to Puerto Rico!

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The holidays are barely behind us, 2019 has just arrived, and the AdventureBlog.net website still has that fresh new-blog smell, but I’m already heading off on my first adventure of the year. Tomorrow I’ll be flying to Puerto Rico for a few days to test some new gear, explore the island, and survey how the … Read more

Which National Park Should You Visit in Each U.S. State?

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Let’s face it, the U.S. national park system has some amazing destinations for adventurous travelers to visit, offering everything from snowcapped peaks to sprawling deserts and endless coastlines to explore. Choosing which ones to visit can be a challenge at times, especially when classic destinations like Yellowstone and Yosemite are on the list. Thankfully, Popular Mechanics is … Read more

Antarctica 2018: Some Skiers Still South Pole Bound

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Over the past few weeks much of the attention centered around Antarctica has been focused on Colin O’Brady and Lou Rudd, and their attempts to ski solo and unsupported across the continent. Those two men have now wrapped up their expeditions –– not without controversy I might add –– and are heading home, but there … Read more

Winter Climbs 2019: K2, Alaska Expeditions Set to Begin

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Now that the New Year has arrived, and winter is in full effect here in the Northern Hemisphere, the major winter mountaineering expedition teams are preparing to embark on their adventures. Over the coming weeks we’ll be following two teams on K2 and another on Nanga Parbat, as well solo climbers in Alaska and Nepal. … Read more

Simone Moro Announces Winter Attempt on Manaslu

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With the holidays now behind us and 2019 officially here, the winter climbing season is about to truly get underway, with expeditions set to begin on K2, Nanga Parbat, and several other major peaks. We’ll have an update on those attempts tomorrow, but while we were off the past two weeks winter climbing specialist Simone … Read more