from The Adventure Blog
Looking for a new challenge for 2012? Then look no further than the UTi Rhodes Run , a grueling 52km (32.3 mile) race through the beautiful Drakensberg mountains of South Africa. This year's race will take place on July 14, in the heart of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and as always, the course will wander through rough terrain that offers the potential for encounters with wild animals. This will be the 24th edition of the Rhodes Run, and over the years, it has earned a reputation for being quite the
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from Arc'teryx Latest News
Arc'teryx is an energetic and exceptionally innovative company, with over 500 employees. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo. At the foundation of our organization is a dynamic team of exceptionally talented, fun, and active people. Our modern head office is located on Vancouver's picturesque North Shore, near the Second Narrows Bridge. We promote a casual and fun work environment that supports and encourages work-life
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from Climbing Narcissist
Dave Graham finished 2011 on a high note by sending his project near Estes Park, CO which he is calling Memory is Parallax and suggesting a grade of V14 for according to this entry on his 8a scorecard: Amazing climbing with drop knees, smears, and small crimps. Looks kinda like Stained Glass, but its much bigger! [...] Dave Graham Ends 2011 On High Note With V14 FA from Climbing Narcissist Become a fan of ClimbingNarc.com on Facebook Related posts: Paul Robinson Ends Road Trip On High Note Potential V14
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from The Adventure Blog
Climb For Change , a website that serves as a hub for climbers who are undertaking expeditions for charity, is sponsoring the Mountain Photography Competition for the 15th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival , which takes place in February of 2012.Submissions are being accepted now through January 15th, with the finalists, which will be selected by a jury of professionals, being put on display at the festival. The grand prize winner of the competition will earn a two week guided ...
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from The Adventure Blog
Want to win some free gear? Can you write a simple blog post? Then I have just the contest for you! The folks over at 511Tactical.com are celebrating a few additions to their line-up of gear and are giving us a chance to take some of it home. Details on the contest can be found by clicking here , but in a nutshell, they're asking all entrants to submit a 500-word blog post that falls into one of seven different topic categories. Those topics include such things as your favorite trail, highlights from a ...
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from The Adventure Blog
For the past week, I've been running a little giveaway on the Adventure Blog to hand out three Survivor Medic packs from Adventure Medical Kits . I asked anyone who entered to e-mail me to share their favorite outdoor destinations, and after receiving several hundred entries, I randomly picked three winners last night. Those winners and there outdoor adventure destinations of choice, are as follows: • Duffy Knox of Los Angeles, California, who prefers spending time in Zion National Park . • Erich ...
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from The Adventure Blog
Just a reminder as we head into the weekend that I'm giving away three Survival Medic packs from Adventure Medical Kits . As I mentioned yesterday, this great little kit makes a great stocking stuffer for any outdoor adventurer, and features a safety whistle, survival blanket, tinder and an igniter for starting a fire, duct tape, basic medical supplies and more. The whole thing weighs just 4.8 ounces and is perfect for day hikes or any other adventures where unexpected issues can arise. To enter to win one
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from The Adventure Blog
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Polartec has launched their second annual Made Possible Challenge , which will award a single college with $10,000 cash and some great Polartec gear. The company hopes to encourage a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts through its support of collegiate outdoor programs and clubs. Last year's winner was Appalachian State, which received 28,000 online votes in just a single week. The school used their $10,000 to create a scholarship fund that is helping to fund outdoor adventures for a number of students.
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from Scottish Tooling Series
With the first round of the STS only two days away the entries have been filling up! Remember that although you can register on the day it will cost you £5 more than online so get on and book up your place. If the comp is full then there will be no on [...]
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from The Adventure Blog
Polartec is now accepting applications for their 2012 Challenge Grant program, which strives to encourage low-impact adventures around the globe. The organization is looking for worthy adventurers who display a respect for the cultures and environments that they visit, while also serving as an inspiration and role model for other outdoor enthusiasts. Past winners of the Challenge Grants include Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, Steve House, and many more. Polartec has supported these adventurers as they have ...
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