adventuresports posts

by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) (1 year ago)

Jan 8th, 2012 at 6:00PM: Today's positively ethereal image comes to us from Flickr user AdamJamesWilson, who captured this sky-high shot of a paraglider over Lake Serre-Poncon in Southeastern France. I love the image's "vintage" muted colors, wisps of cloud and silhouetted figure all set against a glistening sun. Taken any great photos during your travels? Why not add them to the Gadling group on Flickr? We might ...

by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (1 year ago)

Jan 2nd, 2012 at 5:00PM: We're almost into a new year, so what better time to start planning for some new trips? While there are some great adventure destinations out there that have proven to be well-worth the journey, there are still some lesser known regions that have a lot to offer. One of these is the Island of Brac in Croatia, a region full of outdoor and adrenaline-pumping activities. Hike up, or mountain bike ...

by Laurel Miller (RSS feed) (1 year ago)

Dec 16th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Some people love winter sports so much, they don't give a hang if there's an absence of snow. Check out this epic video, where a group of shredders hit the Utah Salt Flats for kicks at speeds up to 50 mph. The boards were supplied by snowboard company BLANK; no word on who handed out the road rash salve. ...

by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (2 years ago)

Apr 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: A new website promises to help adventure travelers find their next getaway, as well as discover new destinations they weren't even aware of. The goal is to connect consumers with tour operators and guide services from around the globe, in an effort to make booking an adventurous holiday all the easier. The recently launched Kumutu is the brainchild of CEO Ryan Off, who came up with the idea of ...

by Serena Bartlett (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Mar 22nd, 2010 at 4:00PM: Sometimes questions are better left unanswered. Like how a sport called "extreme ironing" has circumnavigated the globe, fascinating folks from France to Fiji. Described on the official website as the "latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt," it's an activity that is as much a sport as it is a hilarious performance ...

by Jason Heflin (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Mar 19th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Who says you can't have it all? For many travelers vacation time is limited. Those in search of adventure want to maximize that short window of travel time. Here are ten cities where adventure-seekers can expand their options with a range of heart-pounding choices. Buena Vista, Colorado Buena Vista translates to "beautiful view." It's easy to understand why the name stuck. Nestled into the ...

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Sep 25th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, the Poconos Mountains have been a haven for people looking to escape the bustle of city life ever since Buck Hill Falls Inn and The Inn at Pocono Manor resorts opened in 1901 and 1902. With its reputation as a perfect getaway location, the Poconos has continued to be developed with things-to-do offerings and options for places to stay. In the fall, the more ...

by Neil Woodburn (RSS feed) (5 years ago)

Nov 17th, 2007 at 1:00PM: When National Geographic Adventure decides to run an article titled, Top Ten Online Adventure Flicks, you just know that your productivity at work will slam to a halt until you've watched all ten. The videos are fortunately short in length and cover a variety of genres such as kayaking, BASE jumping, rock climbing, snow boarding, skiing, surfing, mountain biking, and the art of parkour. In ...