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Give the Gift of Climbing!

Image from Google Ditch the long lines at the mall this holiday season and get your loved ones something they can enjoy for a lifetime: the gift of climbing! Whether the person on your list is a kid looking for a climbing adventure, Continue reading


Gear Box: Adventure Medical Kits Survival Medic

Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer for the outdoor adventurer on your list? Then look no further than the Survival Medic from Adventure Medical Kits . Like any other product from AMK, this little med kit is packed full of useful goodies that could come in handy when dealing with emergencies on the trail. The Survival Medic tips the scales at just 4.8 ounces (136 grams), which means you can throw it in your daypack and barely notice that it is even there. But don't let its diminutive size fool ...


Gear Box: Columbia Grade Max Sweater with Omni-Heat

Throughout the holiday season you've no doubt seen the various television commercials from outdoor gear company Columbia . The spots tout their new Omni-Heat material which they say is up to 20% warmer than similar fabrics. I recently got the opportunity to put those claims to the test by trying out their Grade Max Sweater which features an Omni-Heat inner lining. I'm actually hesitant to call this product a "sweater" but that's what Columbia classifies it as. In reality, it actually more like a light ...


Away to Antarctica

It's been a blitz of a holiday season, and I'm amazed at how the time has flown by. The last few days have been a blur of packing, sorting, organizing, and more packing. And, most importantly, trying to fit in...


It’s The Holiday Season

Image from Google Merry Christmas everybody, and Happy New Year!


Happy Holidays From The Adventure Blog

Image from Google On this Christmas Eve, I wanted to send a message to all the readers of my blog wishing you all a fantastic holiday season and a wonderful New Year. I hope that your 2011 is filled with adventures both great and small. Posts will likely be a bit sporadic over the next week or so as I enjoy some time with friends. But I'll post when I get the chance. There are still plenty of great adventures taking place around the world, despite the holiday season. More updates soon!


Monowalker Enables Long Distance Treks

With the holiday season just about on us, you may find that you still need to find a last minute gift for the adventurer on your list. Thankfully, the Monowalker is here to save the day. Billed as "hikingtrailer" is designed for hikers, climbers, and photographers who need to shuttle gear around and may not want to carry a backpack. The single-wheeled cart connects up to your hips via a specially designed belt, and comes with two handles that keep things balanced and allow you to pull your load easily. ...


The Ten Biggest and Best Jumps of All Time

Image from Google Okay, so it's a bit of a slow news day on a Friday before the holiday season really kicks into gear. So to wake you up, I present the video below, which comes our way courtesy of Adventure World Magazine and my friends at the Aussie adventure mag Outer Edge . The video is the Top 10 Bigget and Best Jumps Ever, and it crosses disciplinary lines without regard. You'll see ski jumps, BASE jumps, motorcycle jumps, and so much more. You'll even see some dude jump out of an airplane without a parachute. Crazy


Christmas Eve in Poland – 2010. Tradycyjna Wigilia w Polsce. /Version english, french, polish/

Image from Google May the Spirit of Christmas bring you Peace, The Gladness of Christmas give you hope The Warmth of Christmas grant you Love May your holiday season be as beautiful as a Winter Wonderland! Merry Christmas ! Family members begin the celebration with a prayer and breaking of the Christmas wafer (opłatek symbolising the bread [...]


Bonus Sherpa: Get Lost

Image from Google Bonus Sherpa: Get Lost This winter, get off the radar. Here are a few cool adventures to heat up your holiday. Excellent Point: During summer, Yosemites famed Glacier Point is loaded with tourists. Opt for a winter visit instead, and youll be rewarded with some of the worlds best wilderness views all to yourself. At the end of a 10.5-mile cross-country skis or snowshoes trek, Glacier Point Ski Hut is your welcoming headquarters for an overnight stay that includes hot beverages, fresh baked goods and ...