News from the world of exploration and adventure
Another day, another weather challenge for the skiers on Antarctica. In a season that has been as tough as any in recent memory, Mother Nature continues to find ways to test those combing and going to the South Pole. This time, the challenge comes in the form of very high winds, blowing snow, and frigid … Read more
While most of the mountaineering community will be turning its attention to K2 after the new year to see how the two teams making their attempt at the first winter ascent of that mountain fare, some of us will also be keeping a close eye on Lonnie Dupre. The experienced polar explorer and mountaineer will … Read more
As 2018 draws to a close, it is time to start looking ahead to 2019 and the major adventures and expeditions to come. As usual, Everest will play a prominent role, dominating the mountaineering scene, casting a large shadow both figuratively and literally. With that in mind, our friend Alan Arnette has completed his annual … Read more
As we inch ever closer to the end of the year, our friends at REI are continuing to roll out more of their “How To” videos, this time sharing tips on what to look for when choosing a backpacking tent. Today’s camping shelters are much lighter and more sophisticated than they were in the past … Read more
Over the past few years I’ve become a huge fan of podcasts. In fact, I listen to them far more than I listen to music while I’m out for a run, driving in my car, or traveling. I like podcasts so much that I even started my own, which of course falls into the “adventure” … Read more
The two skiers attempting solo, unsupported crossings of Antarctica continue to make slow but steady progress towards their goal. After visiting the South Pole last week, both American Colin O’Brady and Brit Lou Rudd have now turned the corner and are skiing back to the coast with the ultimate goal of reaching the Ross Ice … Read more
If you’re a fan of adventure racing then you can’t help but be excited about the return of Eco-Challenge in 2019. The venerable race was the first point of entry into the sport for many of us, giving a glimpse of an event that was legendarily difficult and took place in locations that were remote, … Read more
If you follow the outdoor adventure and exploration scene closely the name Fedor Konyukhov is almost certainly one you’ve heard before. The Russian adventurer has pulled off some of the most amazing expeditions of the latter half of the 20th century and the start of the 21st century by doing such things as circumnavigating the … Read more
The 2018-2019 Antarctic expedition season continues to unfold at the bottom the world, with unusually warm temperatures causing all kinds of challenges. It is those warm temps that are causing the snow to be soft and the whiteouts to occur, making this one of the most challenging seasons in recent memory for everyone involved. So … Read more
There is no question that The Dawn Wall was far and away one of the best climbing documentaries to be released this year, wowing audiences with its look of the epic first ascent of the titular rock face in Yosemite by Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson. The video below takes us behind the scenes of the making … Read more
