A journey to the South Pole is one of the more demanding and difficult endeavors on our planet and yet each year a number of adventurous souls undertake the challenge of crossing the Antarctic on foot. Most spend upwards of six weeks skiing across 700+ miles of snow and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Polar Explorer Plans To Ride Bike To The South Pole
A journey to the South Pole is one of the more demanding and difficult endeavors on our planet and yet each year a number of adventurous souls undertake the challenge of crossing the Antarctic on foot. Most spend upwards of six weeks skiing across 700+ miles of snow and ...Outdoor Adaptive Sports Programs: Where To Find The Nation's Best
Like most of us, I didn't fully realize the extent of the daily hassles and challenges faced by those who use a wheelchair, prosthetic, or other mobility aid until it became somewhat personal. I'm fortunate to have two people in my life who've been an enormous source of both ...Gadling Gear Review: Cannondale Quick Backpack
Finding the perfect carry-on bag can be a never-ending quest for some travelers. It has to be capable of carrying all of your gear, while still keeping its contents safe from harm. It should also be comfortable enough to lug around all day, but also durable enough to survive ...Roadside America: Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley
If you were to ask most Americans if they'd heard of the Roaring Fork Valley, you'd get a blank stare. Mention Aspen, however, and the light goes on, regardless of their social or economic standing (blame reality TV, our cultural obsession with celebrity, and ...Watch A Cyclist Abuse A $16,000 Bike
When Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France a few months back, he did it astride a Pinarello Dogma 2 road bike frame, which is made of carbon fiber, weighs just two pounds and comes with a price tag of about $16,000.
Cyclist Martyn Ashton got his hands on the very same ...
Getting To Know The Faces Of Holland
Holland's most recent campaign, "Faces of Holland," allows travelers to get to know the iconic facets of the region. Here are the six "faces," and how you can meet them for yourself.
Bicycles
Biking and Holland are almost synonymous. In fact, out of Holland's 16 ...Cutest Kid Ever Goes Mountain Biking
This kid sure is excited, and for good reason. When I first started watching this video I thought it would be a cute clip of a small child falling off his bike; however, it turned out to an impressive short film documenting four-year-old Malcolm's first descent biking ...
Want To Mountain Bike Down Kilimanjaro?
At 19,340 feet in height, Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in all of Africa. Over the years, it has become one of the top adventure travel destinations in the world, drawing in thousands of hikers on an annual basis. But next year, for the first time ever, a small ...Santa Fe On A Budget
Santa Fe has a reputation for being pricey, what with all the art galleries, boutiques, jewelry stores, restaurants, and hotels. And while it's true you can blow a wad of cash there without even trying, it's just as easy to enjoy Santa Fe if you're on a budget. It just ...Photo Of The Day: Mountain Biking View
Phew! There are few views more rewarding than the ones that have been earned after a long run, hike or bike ride. It's exactly what this group of mountain bikers, captured in today's photo by Flickr user Kumukulanui, must be thinking right now. Taken right at sunset, the ...Ten Dublin Literary Attractions
Dublin is known worldwide as the capital of Ireland, hosting landmarks such as the Spire of Dublin, Trinity College and St Patrick's Cathedral. Along with the UK's Edinburgh, Melbourne, Australia, Iowa City in the U.S. and others, UNESCO recognizes Dublin as a City of ...Mammoth's Tamarack Lodge Offers Discounted Fall Color Package
Labor Day weekend always seems to mark the unofficial end of summer, even though the season doesn't actually change for another three weeks. But we all know autumn is just around the corner and with it comes cooler temperatures, crisp air and the changing of the leaves.
...Hiking, Scrambling And Swimming Oregon's Oneonta Gorge
Despite the various nicknames bestowed upon me throughout my 20s (all along the lines of "Hippie," "Nature Girl" and "Treehugger"), I had a love-hate relationship with hiking the great outdoors. Blame my poor, misguided parents, who made my brother and I undertake many ...2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge Begins Today
The 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge is set to get underway this morning in Durango, Colorado, where 126 of the world's best cyclists will hit the road for the first stage of the race. The event, which is in its second year, will cover 683 miles (1099 kilometers) over the next ...Photo Of The Day: Lost Coast, California
If there's anything worse than not being able to join your friends on a backpacking trip to California's Lost Coast, it's having your friends post photos after the trip that make you sick with envy. Don't get me wrong, I love that Christoph Sahle is such a great ...Aspen's Little Nell Hotel Offers Free Fly-Fishing And Biking Now Through October 15
Colorado is a big state, and most of it remained unscathed during June's wildfires. The Aspen region in particular is known for its knockout scenery, which includes the twin peaks of the Maroon Bells, wildflower-festooned meadows, shimmering aspen groves and crystalline ...10 Unique Experiences To Have In Chile
When I backpacked South America, one country I found difficult to plan was Chile. While I had heard they had great wine, adventurous hikes and beautiful landscapes, I had no idea where to actually go and what to actually do. After traveling through the country, I now realize ...10 Tips On Riding A Bike In New York City
Though officials are tight-lipped, rumor has it that New York City's much-anticipated Citi Bike share program will launch this month. As we previously reported, Citi Bike will provide residents and tourists with the opportunity to borrow from 10,000 bikes parked in 600 ...Take A Cycling Tour Of Brooklyn
With its rich history and ethnic influence, Brooklyn remains one of the most interesting and unique places to visit in all of New York City. The borough features numerous neighborhoods that exude equal parts big city sophistication and small town charm, and the local ...Helsinki, Finland By Bicycle
Why fret over taxi fares, bus schedules and confusing subway maps when you can bike an entire city, street by street? Helsinki is the perfect size for navigation by bicycle. You can cross the downtown stretch in a matter of minutes, and jumps from the raucous bars in ...
