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We want you to use The Adventure Blog as your go-to source for news, commentary, insights, adventures, adventurers, and the global community. Posts include updates on expeditions taking place around the globe, gear reviews, travel tech and much more.

When most of us think about the Nile River we imagine what it looks like further downstream, where it is calm, narrow, a...
05/17/2022

When most of us think about the Nile River we imagine what it looks like further downstream, where it is calm, narrow, and easily controlled. But travel upstream and you’ll discover that closer to its source it is wild, untamed, and filled with rapids.

Check out this video of Sadat Kawawa navigating the rough waters: https://buff.ly/3Nkfprc

Now is the perfect time to clean, repair, and perform maintenance on our outdoor gear in anticipation of a new outdoor s...
05/16/2022

Now is the perfect time to clean, repair, and perform maintenance on our outdoor gear in anticipation of a new outdoor season!

This video in our latest blog post provides some good tips on how to clean your hiking boots, ensuring that they stay in good condition and continue to perform well for years to come: https://buff.ly/3wvI9Gm

We all know about the so-called 10 essentials of hiking, which is usually a classic list of the things you should always...
05/16/2022

We all know about the so-called 10 essentials of hiking, which is usually a classic list of the things you should always take with you when setting off for a hike. But did you know that a similar list of 10 essentials can also be applied to our dogs?

Check out our list here: https://buff.ly/2EpF6bB

Over the years we’ve tested and reviewed a lot of sleeping bags here at The Adventure Blog, and spent nights in many mor...
05/15/2022

Over the years we’ve tested and reviewed a lot of sleeping bags here at The Adventure Blog, and spent nights in many more.

We’ve found some that provided plenty of warmth and comfort, and a few that were best left at home. But there is one sleeping bag—well, sleep system really—that stands out above the others—the Zenbivy Bed.

Check out our review here: https://buff.ly/39ZgVR5

If you’re looking to improve your fitness and add exercise to your routine, taking up running is one of the best options...
05/13/2022

If you’re looking to improve your fitness and add exercise to your routine, taking up running is one of the best options. It is easy to get started, burns a lot of calories, and is excellent for the heart and lungs.

Check out our blog post on the proper way to run: https://buff.ly/39Zf5jf

The BioLite FirePit is a product that I’ve known about for quite some time, so we are excited to break down its review.I...
05/12/2022

The BioLite FirePit is a product that I’ve known about for quite some time, so we are excited to break down its review.

If you don’t want to read the full review, the short answer is “yes!” You should buy one. But if you want to know more, there is a lot to talk about with this item; check out the full review here: https://buff.ly/3P9xI3U

Meet the dog that completed one of the toughest races on earth, The Marathon de Sables! In 2019, the “marathon of the sa...
05/11/2022

Meet the dog that completed one of the toughest races on earth, The Marathon de Sables!

In 2019, the “marathon of the sands” saw an unlikely finisher in the form of a small dog who joined the proceedings on day 2 and just kept going to the finish line.

Check out the incredible story here: https://buff.ly/3vXghfg

Now that April has arrived, the mountaineering world is once again turning its attention to the Himalayas. In the Nepali...
05/10/2022

Now that April has arrived, the mountaineering world is once again turning its attention to the Himalayas. In the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, climbers are now arriving and preparing for the epic challenges ahead. Amongst them, is an ambitious group of African-American climbers who make up the first all-Black Everest team.

The team calls itself the Full Circle Everest Expedition and is led by veteran adventurer and mountaineer Phil Henderson.

Check out more about the team and their adventure plan here: https://buff.ly/3wkyMJQ

Often called “the most beautiful valley in the world,” Yosemite National Park is a stunning landscape that any outdoor e...
05/09/2022

Often called “the most beautiful valley in the world,” Yosemite National Park is a stunning landscape that any outdoor enthusiast should see at least once.

In a recent blog post, we join a couple of first-timers to the park as they go off in search of adventure.

The clip offers plenty of fantastic views and some helpful information for anyone else who is new to Yosemite: https://buff.ly/393j0e3

For most people, Antarctica is a desolate place that has little to offer visitors, but to those of us who follow a more ...
05/08/2022

For most people, Antarctica is a desolate place that has little to offer visitors, but to those of us who follow a more adventurous path, the frozen continent holds an undeniable allure.

If Antarctica is calling your name, the UK Antarctica Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is currently looking to fill three positions at its Port Lockroy location. This small base that is located there is home to a museum and is the southernmost operational post office in the world.

Check out our latest blog post for more info: https://buff.ly/3sg8lDS

Adventure racing has become more and more popular over the last few years. If you’re thinking about signing up for the n...
05/07/2022

Adventure racing has become more and more popular over the last few years.

If you’re thinking about signing up for the next “World’s Toughest Race,” you’ll want to watch this video first. It’s filled with tips for how to take on an AR event for the first time: https://buff.ly/3MT6b4F

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa is on every adventure traveller’s bucket list. The tallest peak on the continent, and...
05/06/2022

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa is on every adventure traveller’s bucket list. The tallest peak on the continent, and the highest free-standing mountain in the world, is an impressive accomplishment on any adventure resume.

Climbing a mountain is tough, and not everyone is as prepared as they should be before they go, which is why Nat Geo has put together a list of 8 things your guide probably forgot to tell you: https://buff.ly/3FfEY9K

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