Feb 10th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The first-ever Teva Winter Mountain Games get underway today in Vail, Colorado, where some of the top pro and amateur outdoor athletes have gathered to compete in a variety of sports. The event, which lasts through the weekend, will also feature a number of concerts, gear giveaways, clinics, and more.
Some of the sports that the athletes will be competing in including ice climbing, Nordic and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Teva Winter Mountain Games begin today
Feb 10th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The first-ever Teva Winter Mountain Games get underway today in Vail, Colorado, where some of the top pro and amateur outdoor athletes have gathered to compete in a variety of sports. The event, which lasts through the weekend, will also feature a number of concerts, gear giveaways, clinics, and more.
Some of the sports that the athletes will be competing in including ice climbing, Nordic and ...Gift Guide for Cold Weather Adventurers
Dec 2nd, 2011 at 9:00AM: Tis the season to give (and okay, get) good gear. And in the northern hemisphere, tis this season to not give up on playing outside, on traveling even though it's cold and rainy or cold and snowy or just plain cold. Help the cold weather adventurer on your gift list by giving gear that extends the season. Here are a few picks, all field tested by Gadling gear heads, that make adventures easier ...Young climber falls to his death in the Adirondacks
Oct 6th, 2011 at 8:00AM: A young climber by the name of Matthew Potel was leading a group of college classmates on a hike through the Adirondacks last week when he slipped and fell to his death. Potel, who was the co-president of his university's outdoors club, was assisting two other hikers past a waterfall when he lost his footing on slick rocks.
The seven-person group, all from Binghamton University in New York, ...New Mid-Layers from Triple Aught Design
Aug 23rd, 2011 at 4:00PM: Can you have too much polar fleece? I'm struggling with the answer to that question as I eye the gear that's coming out for fall. I've got a lot of it, some of it quite old, as it seems to last longer than I expected it too. Even while I'm switching out a lot of my wardrobe for natural fibers, I'm looking at new polar fleece mid-layers with much better design than my old stuff.
I've been trying ...Apoc Neoshell Jacket from Westcomb
Jun 28th, 2011 at 2:00PM: At the intersection of breath ability, waterproofing, and lightweight material lies the holy grail of outer wear. It's the quest for that fabric that brought us Gore-Tex and Triple Point Ceramic and any number of branded fabric names.
Now there's NeoShell by Polartec, a breathable waterproof fabric that claims to be "100% more breathable than the best waterproof breathable on the market in ...The ten essentials of hiking and why you need them
Feb 16th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Hikers and backpackers are no doubt already familiar with the "Ten Essentials", which is a list of important items that we should always carry with us when heading out on to the trail. The list has had several iterations over the years, but the original can be traced back to a Seattle based outdoor club in the 1930's. The club, known as the Mountaineers, came up with the list of items that were ...Photo of the day (11.4.10)
Nov 4th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
How's this for a pool with a view? Flickr user and friend-of-Gadling Paul Brady took in this scene in Singapore from the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, one of the world's most expensive new hotels. We've seen professional shots of the pool before, but we always like seeing an untouched, real life shot. Imagine having a dip here on a hazy day, and when the clouds disappear: BAM! The whole city is in ...The East Highland Way day two: hiking into the hills
Aug 20th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
Haggis is not breakfast food. Yes, Highlander is a cool movie, and haggis is Scotland's national dish, Robert Burns even composed an Address to a Haggis, but don't have it for breakfast. In fact, I'd suggest not having it at all.
OK, you have to try it at least once, like you have to try sheep's head when you're in the Middle East, just don't expect to like it. On my first morning in the ...Expedition school preps potential explorers
Jun 28th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Are you an adventurous traveler who has ambitions of exploring the world, but you just aren't sure how to put the unique expedition of your dreams together? If so, then perhaps Mark Kalch's Expedition School is for you. This 3-day event is designed to give budding explorers all the skills they'll need to embark on their own solo expedition, no matter what that adventure might be.
The Expedition ...Outdoor 'treasure hunt' puts $40k worth of gear up for grabs
Jun 9th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Nationally syndicated columnist Stephen Regenold, best know by his pseudonym, The Gear Junkie, is hosting a scavenger hunt this July, and 300 lucky participants are going to get the chance to win some very cool outdoor gear in the process.
The first ever Gear Junkie Treasure Hunt is scheduled to take place on July 11th in Roanoke, Virginia, and will mix outdoor fun and adventure with the ...Teva Mountain Games hit Vail June 3-6
May 28th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Teva Mountain Games are set to get underway in Vail, Colorado next week, running from June 3-6. The annual event has become one of the top destinations for outdoor athletes who will compete in eight different sports and 24 different disciplines, including trail running, mountain biking, road cycling, whitewater kayaking and much more.
Returning to the Mountain Games this year is the ...10 great destinations for outdoor adventure
Feb 11th, 2010 at 12:27PM: With the possible exception of beach-goers, very few people want to travel in order to sit. Travel is all about experiencing the best of what a destination has to offer, and in many cases, the best of what a destination can offer is adventure. From mountain climbing to snowshoeing to hill-walking -- yes, "hill-walking" is an adventure sport! -- here are ten of the world's best destinations for ...The "girly-girl's" guide to packing for adventure travel
Jan 25th, 2010 at 12:00PM: I'll admit it. I'm what you would call a "girly-girl". I like to dress up, I'm most comfortable in heels, and, ironically, I don't feel quite myself when I'm not wearing at least a little makeup (and yes, I am fully aware of how ridiculous that is). Despite my disdain for getting wet, sweaty, stinky or dirty, I love taking part in adventure activities when I travel. I like to do things like hike, ...Travel footwear review: Terrasoles Logans
Oct 30th, 2009 at 3:00PM: From the moment I donned the Terrasoles Logans, I knew they were designed for comfort. They slipped on easily and felt, quite simply, cozy. When I stepped out of my apartment, I delighted in thinking I was wearing slippers, despite visible evidence to the contrary.
The design straddles outdoor and office – you can get away with either. With a pair of cargo shorts or the khaki uniform of a ...Take dad to a national park this weekend for free!
Jun 17th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Just in time for the Father's Day weekend, the National Park Service has announced that all entry fees will be waived for both Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st. This means that more than 100 parks that traditionally charge for entry will be fee free this weekend. In addition, a number of NPS partners that provide concessions, and other services, within the parks have announced special ...10 Tips For Winter Photography
Feb 4th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Outdoor photography is always a bit of challenge under any conditions, but it can be even more so in the winter when shadows and lighting reflected off the snow can make for unusual challenges. With that in mind, I found this list of Ten Winter Photography Tips posted at TheGearJunkie.com, a website aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers. The article, and the photographs that ...Daily deal - REI Super Summer clearance - up to 50% off online and in-store
Aug 22nd, 2008 at 12:00PM: Outdoors fans, pay attention! REI is holding its yearly super Summer clearance, with 50% off 100's of items. You'll find $10 North Face shorts as well as some discounts on "high tech" products, like this $4 memory card pouch. The sale starts today, and lasts until Labor day (September 1st). If you are not a fan of online shopping, or simply prefer to browse the racks for your bargains, then head ...Tracks4Africa puts a continent at your fingertips
Apr 23rd, 2008 at 10:00AM: A trip to Africa requires some serious preparation. Guidebooks. Vaccinations. Maps. Tourist visas. Mosquito nets. Hiring guides. For many people, the very idea of the African continent conjures images of huge steamer trunks, pith helmets and mountains of travel gear. But for the technology-inclined, the mysterious continent author Paul Theroux once dubbed "the dark star" is becoming just a little ...
