News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
Want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail but aren’t sure what gear you’ll need to take on that monumental challenge? Don’t sweat it, Outside magazine is here to help with this informative video. It provides tips on everything you need to walk the PCT end-to-end and be full prepared for everything you could encounter along the…
Back in 1997, a hunting accident took away Lonnie Bedwell’s sight. For a time, he sunk into a deep depression, fearing that he would live the rest of his life without enjoying the activities and adventures that he had loved while he could still see. But gradually he rebuilt his own confidence and strength, re-learning…
During the summer, Iceland is the Land of the Midnight Sun, with nearly 24-hours of daylight for that part of the year. This created a unique challenge for a group of runners from Paris, who set off to travel by foot across this beautiful and spectacular country. Their relay would cover hundreds of miles and…
Earlier this week, trail runner and endurance athlete Yassine Diboun set a new speed record for running the 32-mile Loowit Trail, which circles the iconic mountain. As you’ll see in the clip above, Diboun managed to complete that run in 5 hours, 59 minutes, and 16 seconds, which is good enough to beat the previous record…
There is an old adage amongst photographers that says that the best camera is the one that you have with you. In most cases these days, that’s our smartphones, which have actually evolved into pretty good cameras over the years. But, they are not always the best for shooting images of wildlife, thanks in no…
A solo backpacking excursion can be an isolating experience and spending days alone on the trail by yourself isn’t for everyone. But, it can also be a liberating adventure, allowing you to explore a place completely on your own. Those very different emotions can be seen and felt in this beautiful video, which takes us…
Last week we announced that we’ll be climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro –– Africa’s highest peak –– with Tusker Trail in 2020. For those considering joining us on this expedition, the video above will provide some insights into what to expect on that journey, as well as what Tusker brings to the table. The short two-minute clip…
At first glance, it wouldn’t seem that climbers and hunters would have much in common. Dig a little deeper though and you’ll find that both have a love for the outdoors and a thirst for adventure, just in different forms. In this video, the first in a series from Fat Tire, we meet Mikhail, who…
After showing us how to properly coil a climbing rope and tie into said rope, REI returns with yet another “how to” video today, this time demonstrating how to put on a climbing harness. This may seem like a simple, basic part of climbing –– and truthfully it is –– but for someone just getting…
I’ve said it many times before, but I’ll say it again anyway. My dream trip is to travel from Cairo to Cape Town, overland through Africa. In this video, I can do that without leaving the comfort of home. In it, we join adventurer Mark Beaumont as he rides his bike between these two cities,…
