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Video: TED Talks - Alex Honnold Shares What it is Like to Climb 3000 Feet Without a Rope

Posted: 31 Oct 2018 02:00 PM PDT

By now, you've probably seen Free Solo, watched countless interviews with Alex Honnold, and read numerous articles about his daring free solo ascent of El Capitan. But, if you're like me and still can't get enough of that story, check out this great video below. It comes our way from the amazing team over at TED Talks and it gives us insight into the climb directly from Alex himself. As you would...

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Video: The Push to the Summit of Kilimanjaro

Posted: 31 Oct 2018 12:00 PM PDT

Anyone who has ever made he climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro will be able to relate to this clip, which takes trekkers up to the top of the highest mountain in Africa. Along the way, you'll see the sun come up, and the stunning landscapes of Tanzania emerge from below. And of course, the long day on the trail is paid off with standing at the Roof of Africa. This clip takes us on that final...

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The Adventure Podcast Episode 38: Talking Adventure Travel with Lee Thompson of Flash Pack

Posted: 31 Oct 2018 10:00 AM PDT

We're back with another episode of The Adventure Podcast this week, although I'm flying solo on this episode. My cohost Dave Adlard was on the road, and I was expected to be busy too, but ended up having some travel cancelled at the last minute. That opened up an opportunity to speak with Lee Thompson, who is a former photojournalist and now the co-founder of Flash Pack, an adventure travel...

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Canada's 24,000 km Great Trail is Finally Complete

Posted: 31 Oct 2018 08:00 AM PDT

Hikers and backpackers looking for the ultimate challenge may want to add Canada's newly finished Great Trail to their bucket lists. At 24,000 km (14,912 miles) in length, it is now the longest trekking route in the world, stretching across al 13 provinces and looping its way across some of the most spectacular landscapes that Canada has to offer. Best of all, this multi-use backcountry route is...

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Antarctica 2018: Expedition Season Set to Begin Tomorrow

Posted: 31 Oct 2018 06:00 AM PDT

Tomorrow we turn the calendar to November, which means the 2018-2019 Antarctic season is now officially upon us. The first flight out of Punta Arenas, Chile to the Union Glacier Camp by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE) is scheduled to take place in the morning, weather permitting. And while that flight will mainly be made up of ALE staff who will begin the task of preparing the camp for...

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