The mountain countries of Central Asia have been a bit of a hidden gem for adventure travel in recent years. While the vast majority of people can't find Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan on the map as of yet, the more adventurous travelers have begun to hear tales of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The mountain countries of Central Asia have been a bit of a hidden gem for adventure travel in recent years. While the vast majority of people can't find Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan on the map as of yet, the more adventurous travelers have begun to hear tales of ...So, you think you're tough? How about a vertical marathon?
You may be able to run 26 miles, but can you climb 73 stories? Singapore's Swissötel is holding its annual vertical marathon next month to, once again, test human strength and endurance. On November 22, 1,600 stair masters from across the world will gather in Singapore ...25 great adventures for 2010
The latest issue of National Geographic Adventure has just hit the newsstand with a special treat inside for adventure travelers looking for their next big trip. The magazine has listed its selection for the 25 best new trips for 2010, offering up suggestions of places to ...The Catch-22 of Adventure Travel and the Environment
When it comes to adventure travel, the terms "sustainability" and "eco-friendly" get tossed around a lot these days. In some cases, these are just buzz words in a travel brochure designed to help travelers feel good about themselves before they head off to exotic locations. ...Climate change bugs climbers on Everest
In another ominous sign of global climate change, climbers on Mount Everest are reporting that they are finding house flies in Base Camp for the first time. According to this story from The Guardian, the insects began appearing earlier this year, catching mountaineers, ...Climb a mountain for charity in 2010
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The details for the 2010 Summit For Someone program were announced late last week, and registration has gone live this morning, allowing for ...The Great Wall of Singapore
Singapore is home to the world's tallest indoor climbing wall. Climbing it is unique for more reasons than just its height! The BorderX via ferrata, aka "iron way," aka "traditional European mountaineering activity reputed to have been started in Italy in WWI as a means of ...Head to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics!
Paraplegic climber summits Kilimanjaro!
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A few days back we posted a story about paraplegic athlete Chris Waddell attempting to climb Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, under his own ...Should a medical exam be required before a major trek?
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Physicians and politicians in Australia are calling for mandatory physicals for any trekkers preparing to hike the Kokoda Track according ...The Cadillac of ziplines - Kapalua Sunset Zipline Tours
Even if you've been on a zipline before, you probably haven't seen anything like the Kapalua Adventure Sunset Zipline Tour. First of all, as you may have noticed in the title, they offer a sunset trip, which means that you not only see stunning scenery in an adventurous ...Paraplegic Athlete Climbing Kilimanjaro
Paraplegic athlete Chris Waddell is in the process of doing something spectacular. He is attempting to become the first person to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro without the use of his legs, and as of this writing he is camped at 18,000 feet, and preparing for the final push up to ...U.S. Congreswoman's husband dies on remote Himalayan peak
Clifton Maloney, the husband of U.S. Representative from New York Carolyn Maloney, has died while climbing in the Himalaya. The millionaire investment banker was 71 years old, and was on Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, reaching 26,906 feet in height. ...Tragedy in the Grand Tetons is a warning to stay on firm footing
Even with the best of plans, tragedies happen. A mountain side is too steep, the terrain too rugged, one turns left instead of right, and a person can take a tumble. That's what happened on Tuesday when two hikers veered slightly off-course on Teewinot Mountain in the Grand ...100 urban adventures for the city dweller
Looking for something to do today as the weekend quickly comes to a close? Then look no further than Outside Magazine's list of 100 Urban Adventures. As you can no doubt tell, it contains some of the best activities to do in the great outdoors while remaining well within ...Trekking to Everest Base Camp
When it comes to high altitude treks, the hike up to Everest Base Camp is amongst the most popular, and for good reason. It combines fantastic views of the Himalaya with cultural immersion in Nepal's remote Khumbu Valley, along with a healthy dose of physical challenges. If ...North Face Triology Expedition Underway on Cho Oyu
In the High Himalaya the Monsoon has moved on at last and the fall climbing season is well underway, with mountaineering teams already taking up position on the world's highest peaks as they prepare to make their climbs before the frigid winter sets in. One such expedition, ...Classic Trek: The Overland Track, Australia
Australia is a country with plenty of remote backcountry and an abundance of good hiking trails as well. It is an adventure travelers paradise, with opportunities to backpack your way through unique environments that include deserts, mountains, rain forests, and more. ...Summer 2009 a record setting one for Yellowstone
The National Park Service has announced that it was a record setting year in Yellowstone, with nearly 2.3 million visitors crowding into the national park in June, July, and August. This is an increase of 124,000 over the previous record which was set back in the summer of ...Explorers discover 'lost world' in Papua New Guinea
A team of explorers from the U.S. and Britain, along with locals from Papua New Guinea, recently descended into the volcanic crater of Mount Bosavi, where they discovered a "lost world" with a host of new species that have been evolving in isolation for thousands of years. ...
