After last week’s excellent audio only interview with the Annapurna IV team we return to the business as usual this week for The Rest of Everest. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, as at long last Jon and Scott arrive at Everest Base Camp, in what Jon describes as A Kind of Homecoming. … Read more
Both The Sun and The Mirror are reporting that Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay is planning on climbing Everest next year. Best known in the U.S. as the host of Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, back in his native U.K., Ramsay is an even bigger celebrity. He owns several restaurants there and appears on television even more frequently. … Read more
U.K. tabloid The Sun is reporting that David Beckam and U2 frontman Bono are planning to climb Kilimanjaro. According to the story, Bono is hoping to raise money for UNICEF with his climb and decided to invite is pal “Becks” along for the trip. Bono is well known for his charity work, especially in Africa, … Read more
Forbes Traveler, which always has interesting articles for anyone who loves to travel, has another cool list of the most breathtaking marathons. In this case, when they define “breath taking” they’re talking about the view along the course, and not the cardio workout you get from running 26.2 miles. Some of their favorite settings include … Read more
Want to check out some cool photos that we’ll all wish we had taken? Then head over to the National Geographic Adventure website and take a gander at the winners of their “Life’s An Adventure photo contest. In all there are 8 winners and 5 Runner-Ups. Each of the shots are great, and if it’s … Read more
Circumnavigating the globe has always been a challenging endeavor for any adventurer. It a long and arduous journey no matter how you approach it. To circle the globe using nothing but your own power puts that journey into a completely different class altogether. It demands even more stamina, concentration, dedication, and heart. But that’s not … Read more
Nearly a month ago I posted about Jordan Romero, the 11 year old boy who was setting off to attempt to climb Aconcagua. Today, The Gear Junkie updates us on the story with news that Jordan did indeed summit back on December 30th. Jordan’s successful summit makes him the youngest person to ever top out … Read more
Smithsonian Magazine has put together another interesting list for us, this time it’s their 28 Must See Sights from around the World. They call it their version of the Life List and their eclectic group of travelers came up with some really great places to visit on your journeys abroad. The “Sights” are broken down … Read more
GreatOutdoors.com has posted a new update on the Planet Ice Project, which now heads to the Arctic Ocean to explore the impact of global warming in the region. Planet Ice is the brainchild of writer/photographer James Martin and climber Mark Twight, who are spending two years visiting remote regions of the planet to study the … Read more
Looking for some new ideas for places to hike in 2008? Want to plan an adventure for this year? Then check out this very comprehensive list of the greatest hikes in the World compiled by Enrico Forte over at his website Mandalatrek.com Enrico has put together a “list of lists” if you will from some … Read more
