We all know that buying outdoor and adventure travel gear can be expensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of great products that remain affordable too. Today’s holiday gift guide offers suggestions for outstanding products that we all can appreciate that are available for less than $50. If you’re on a tight budget this … Read more
Recently we’ve had some big news regarding major achievements in hiking, including the story of the first person to hike the entire length of Canada’s Great Trail. But one of the most impressive stories I’ve seen lately comes our way from Outside magazine, who are reporting on the first woman to complete the “Triple Crown” of … Read more
This video takes us to one of my absolute favorite places on the planet –– the Altai Mountains of Mongolia. There, you’ll finding incredibly friendly and accommodating people, stunning landscapes, and some of the most wide-open spaces anywhere on Earth. It is a spectacular place for sure, and I recommend exploring it on horseback. Flashes … Read more
Yesterday I posted a gift guide for holiday shoppers looking to buy the right item for the outdoor enthusiast on their list. Today, I’m offering suggestions for adventure travelers too. While many of the products on these two lists will suit the needs of both types of people, there are also some specific demands that … Read more
I’m a little late in reporting this news, but this story has been popping up in my news feeds again recently, so I thought it was worth sharing. The South American country of Chile recently opened what it calls the “Route of Parks,” a 1700-mile (2735 km) hiking route in Patagonia that connects 17 different … Read more
Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is preparing to set out on his latest expedition and it may just be his toughest yet. The 66 year old explorer is currently in New Zealand where he is about to embark on an attempt to row around the Southern Ocean, a feat that has not been accomplished before and … Read more
Most of us don’t have an 8K monitor to see this video in all of its glory, but that doesn’t prevent it from being incredibly beautiful nonetheless. The seven minute clip takes us to Norway, where we explore the landscapes that can be found there in all of their glory. It is a stunning look … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how a piece of gear gets rated for its ability to resist a bear, this video is for you. It takes us to a testing facility located in Montana where products like bear canisters, coolers, and other items are handed over to grizzly bears to play with. How well those items … Read more
This week we’ll celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., which also marks the start of the holiday shopping frenzy. Over the course of the next few weeks leading up to Christmas we’ll all be going in search of that perfect gift for the loved ones in our lives. Over the next couple of … Read more
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been following the progress of Colin O’Brady and Lou Rudd very closely. They’re the two polar explorers who are independently attempting solo, unsupported crossings of the Antarctic continent, and because they have a long way to go in their quests to become the first to make that traverse, … Read more
