The Wakhan Corridor is a remote region in the Pamir Mountains that falls along the border of Afghanistan, and runs to China, forming a buffer zone between Tajikistan and Pakistan. It is wild place that remains well off the beaten path, and far from any typical tourist destinations. It is also one of the places … Read more
When a team of climbers went to Myanmar to attempt a summit of Hkakabo Razi, the tallest peak in the region, they weren’t sure what they were in for. They were looking for a challenge and a chance to fill in some blank spots on the map. They got that, and so much more. This video … Read more
The Reel Rock Tour is an annual celebration of climbing through some carefully selected films that celebrate mountaineering and rock climbing at its finest. Each fall, those films go on a tour across the U.S. and other parts of the world, to share some of the best in climbing from the year that has passed. … Read more
Azerbaijan is not a country that most people consider visiting when escaping on their holidays. Those people are not adventure travelers however, and judging from the amazing landscapes on display in this video, it is a destination that we should all have on our bucket lists. Remote, wild, and untamed, This video takes us to … Read more
Need a little break from the challenges of a tough day? Feeling like you could use an escape to the mountains? If you’re unable to actually head out yourself today, than perhaps this video can help. Shot in the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania it features some great timelapse and ariel footage from a spectacular setting … Read more
Last week I posted a video from National Geographic that followed a team of climbers into a remote region of Myanmar to attempt to summit Hkakabo Razi, potentially the highest peak in southeast Asia at 5881 meters (19,295 ft). That expedition pushed the team to their absolute physical and mental limits as they struggled with … Read more
I don’t cover a lot of slacklining news here at The Adventure Blog, but this video simply had to be shared. Shot on August 2 of this year, it features Spencer Seabrooke as he sets a new free solo slacklining distance record, which means he walked this rope without using any safety ropes. The record … Read more
It is always interesting when the mainstream media discovers an outdoor or extreme sport, and gives it some exposure. Last night, NBC News did just that with its brief exposé on wingsuit flying, which you’ll find below. While this video, which features the GoPro Bomb Squad, was part of the nightly news, it was also … Read more
Shot over a 16-day period spent in the Antarctic, this video gives viewers an amazing look at what it is like to visit the frozen continent. It contains spectacular shots of the landscapes found there, as well as some of the wonderful wildlife that exists on, and around, the Antarctic Peninsula. If you’ve ever wanted … Read more
This video was shot on a mountain in Kamchatka, a remote area of Russia where a team of heliskiers were filming a snowboarding movie. During production an avalanche occurred on the mountain, sweeping down the slopes. The snowboarder featured in the video was able to easily out run it, but a white rabbit actually runs … Read more
