This fantastic short documentary comes our way courtesy of the folks at Patagonia, and it follows a team of skiers and snowboarders who set out from Reno, Nevada on bicycles. Carrying their skies and other gear with them, they set out for Mt. Whitney, exploring some epic backcountry along the way. The only problem is,…
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My Experience with BikesDirect.com (Updated!)
Bikesdirect.com is an online outlet that promises to save customers up to 60% off the price of a bike, and indeed the site does offer name brand bikes at substantial saving. Recently, I was approached by the promotional team from Bikes Direct about trying out the service, with company offering to send me a bike…
Happy Thanksgiving! (and #OptOutside)
Just a quick note to wish all of The Adventure Blog readers from the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully you’ll all be enjoying some great food and beverages, not to mention quality time with the family, over the next few days. This is a good opportunity to rest, relax, and prepare for the final month…
How to Take Care of Your Feet on an Adventure (According to Andrew Skurka)
If you’re someone who likes to run, hike, backpack, or go trekking, you probably already know how important it is to keep your feet healthy and happy. But, just in case you need a reminder or are looking for some tips on how to do that, National Geographic has posted an article on how to…
Outside Picks the Most Innovative Gear of 2017 (So Far!)
The outdoor industry often moves at a rapid pace, introducing new gear that is better, lighter, safer, and more environmentally friendly than what we’ve used in the past. In fact, over the past few years, it seems like we’ve seen some true breakthroughs that have made a big difference in how our gear is made…
Gear Closet: Asics Dynamis Running Shoe Review (Featuring the Boa Lacing System)
The Boa Lacing System has been around for a number of years now, delivering a unique way to keep our boots and shoes locked into place without using traditional shoelaces. The system first debuted in snowboard boots more than a decade ago, and since then it has made its way into a variety of other…
Video: Alone in the Wilderness (Complete Documentary)
For 30 years Richard Louis “Dick” Proenneke lived completely alone in the wilderness of Alaska. He built himself a log cabin, hunted and fished, and explored the region near Twin Lakes. Over that time, he also kept meticulous records on his activities, both in written and filmed form, and tracked meteorological data that would proven…
Summer Climbs 2017: History Made on K2 and Broad Peak! (Updated)
While I was away at Outdoor Retailer last week, history was being made in the Karakoram. After nearly three years without a summit on K2, 12 climbers managed to reach the top of that mountain during a narrow weather window that proved to be just enough to provide access to the top. The summit push…
100 Practical Ways to Fight Climate Change (and Trump’s Poor Decision)
In the wake of President Trump’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement there has been a lot of discussion here in the U.S. about what that means exactly and the impact it will have not he future of our planet. While some business leaders here have applauded the move, for the most part there…
Video: Take a Tour of the Rockies (by Drone)
If you’re in need of an escape today, than allow this clip to be of assistance. It is less than two minutes in length, but takes us on a whirlwind tour of some amazing national parks, including Jasper and Banff and Canada, and Glacier and Grand Teton here in the States. The landscapes are epic…