Oct 15th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Mention the Himalayas to most adventure travelers, and they will immediately think about the multitude of great mountain treks that are available there or even the unparalleled mountaineering opportunities. What most people don't know however is that there are some fantastic opportunities to mountain bike through the region as well, and adventure travel company Ace the Himalaya offers some epic ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Mountain bike the Himalayas
Oct 15th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Mention the Himalayas to most adventure travelers, and they will immediately think about the multitude of great mountain treks that are available there or even the unparalleled mountaineering opportunities. What most people don't know however is that there are some fantastic opportunities to mountain bike through the region as well, and adventure travel company Ace the Himalaya offers some epic ...Great Himalaya Trail now open in Nepal in southern Asia
Oct 10th, 2011 at 4:00PM: The Great Himalaya Trail is officially open for visitors in Nepal in southern Asia. This trail, which stretches from Taplejung in the east to Humla in the west near the border of Tibet, is one of the longest and highest hiking routes in the world.
The goal of creating this trail is to boost tourism in Nepal and portray the country as the perfect destination for adventure seekers. During the ...The Way: Martin Sheen treks the Camino de Santiago
Oct 7th, 2011 at 1:30PM: I'm often skeptical when Hollywood forays into the realm of 'travel films'.
Don't get me wrong; there have been some wonderful movies in recent years that capture the true essence of the world of travel & the beauty of venturing on a grand journey: Lost in Translation, Into the Wild, L'Auberge Espagnole, Before Sunrise, Up in the Air, and The Beach (did you really think I wouldn't mention ...Montreal man nears end of 11-year walk around the world
Oct 3rd, 2011 at 4:00PM:
After nearly 4,000 days, 53 pairs of shoes and over 46,600 miles across 64 countries on 6 continents, Jean Béliveau is nearing the end of an 11-year trek around the world.
What started as a journey of self-discovery during a mid-life crisis, eventually became a mission to call attention to peace & nonviolence, especially for children around the world.
Setting off with a ...Trekking Nepal's Tsum Valley
Aug 18th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Nepal is, without a doubt, one of the top trekking destinations in the entire world. The hike to Everest Base Camp is a favorite with many adventure travelers and the Annapurna Circuit is widely considered to be one of the best long distance treks in the world. But those two well known hikes aren't the only options for travelers, as there are a number of other great treks to be had as well. Take ...Afghanistan reopens tallest mountain to climbers
Aug 13th, 2011 at 9:00AM: In an effort to boost adventure tourism, and show off its spectacular natural wonders, Afghanistan has reopened its tallest mountain to climbers after years of conflict prevented travel in the region. The country now hopes to become a popular destination for mountaineers and adventure travelers seeking new challenges and unique experiences in remote places.
The 24,580-foot Mt. Noshaq is located ...Switzerland moves to make adventure travel safer
Aug 10th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Switzerland has made a move to improve safety in the country's adventure travel sector by requiring all tour operators to employ licensed guides and carry insurance to cover their clients. The new law doesn't go into effect until January 1st, 2013, but operators are already taking steps to comply with the mandate. Until then however, anyone can still lead mountaineering, rafting, or canyoneering ...How to choose a reputable adventure travel company or guide
Aug 5th, 2011 at 1:30PM: "Adventure travel" is a nebulous term these days. But whether your idea of a thrill is a Class-III rapid or climbing Everest, there's one thing that's ubiquitous when choosing an outfitter: safety. There are hundreds of adventure travel companies worldwide; not all are created equal. There are key things you should look for when choosing a company or independent guide, whether you're booking a ...Woman sets new speed record on Appalachian Trail
Aug 2nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Long distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis completed an end-to-end hike of the Appalachian Trail on Sunday, setting a new speed record in the process. The 28-year old endured long days on the trail, plenty of insects, record heat, and nagging injuries along the way to the finish.
Pharr Davis began her trek at the AT's northern trail head, located on Mount Katahdin in Maine. Hiking for 15+ hours a ...Gadling gear review: Solite 150 Headlamp from Light & Motion
Jul 28th, 2011 at 9:00AM: A good headlamp is one of those pieces of gear that you really don't know you need until you have one. Then you find all kinds of great uses for it. During my various travels, my headlamp has proven useful, in so many situations, that it is now difficult to think about leaving home without one. Whether I'm headed to a mountain campsite or a five star resort, I always bring a headlamp of some kind. ...Half Dome cables in place in Yosemite
Jun 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: The most iconic hike in Yosemite National Park opened this past week when the Park Service announced that the cables are now in place on Half Dome, the giant slab of granite that is one of the most recognizable landmarks in that park.
During the summer months, the Half Dome hike has become a popular draw for Yosemite, so much so that permits are now required to make the 16-mile round trip hike ...Gadling gear review: The Osprey Stratos 24 Backpack
Jun 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: As an active traveler, I have grown to have a certain affinity for backpacks. In fact, I have one for just about every occasion, ranging from small daypacks for short hikes on local trails to full-on expedition level packs designed for weeks, or even months, in the field. Over the years, I've come to appreciate a well designed, versatile pack that not only fits well, but also offers you plenty of ...Climbing a Chilean volcano
Jun 8th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Earlier this week a volcano erupted along the border of Chile and Argentina, sending ash and smoke into the sky, and disrupting air travel throughout the region. The images that we've seen from that eruption have been both beautiful and terrifying in their displays of raw natural power, reminding us that the Earth ultimately still controls our fate. That sentiment hit home particularly for me, as ...The Atacama Desert: Chile's Other Adventure Destination
Jun 6th, 2011 at 8:00AM:
When adventure travelers reveal a list of their top destinations, Chile is often amongst the favorites. The South American country is well known for its majestic landscapes, remote, wild places, and adrenaline inducing activities. In the south, Patagonia is widely considered one of the best backpacking and climbing destinations on the planet and Punta Arenas, the southernmost city in the ...Ten Can't Miss Hikes Courtesy of the National Parks Foundation and Merrell
Jun 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Just in time for National Trails Day, the National Parks Foundation and outdoor gear company Merrell, have announced their ten "can't miss" hikes for the summer ahead. As you can imagine, each of these trails can be found inside a national park, and each makes for a fantastic experience guaranteed to wow outdoor enthusiasts and casual trekkers alike.
The ten trails are located in a variety of ...Five trekking options for adventurers with bad backs
Jun 3rd, 2011 at 1:30PM: If you've got a bad back or neck--and many of us do--it can make certain aspects of travel challenging, especially if you're otherwise healthy and active. Perhaps the most frustrating issue for adventure travelers such as myself is being limited to day hikes, unless there are overnight options that don't involve humping a 50-pound-plus backpack into the wilderness.
I suffered a moderately ...Reality television show Expedition Impossible debuts in June
May 22nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: A new reality television show entitled Expedition Impossible is set to make its debut on ABC this June, pitting 13 teams of three against one another in what looks to be an adrenaline fueled competition through remote regions of Morocco. The show, which seems to combine elements of The Amazing Race and the sport of adventure racing, comes to us courtesy of Mark Burnett, the mastermind behind ...Gadling gear review: SteriPEN Sidewinder
May 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: SteriPEN is a company that has built its reputation on providing products that ensure hikers, backpackers, and travelers safe drinking water no matter where they go. Their products, including the SteriPEN Traveler, which we reviewed here, use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill off 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other harmful elements that can find their way into our water. But most of ...See the Serengeti on foot with Mountain Madness
May 2nd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Adventure travel company Mountain Madness is well known for their incredible range of mountaineering and trekking options. Their well trained guides have the skill and knowledge to take clients to some of the most amazing destinations on the planet, including the tops of each of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. But if climbing Everest or Denali is a bit outside ...82-year old plans to climb Everest
Apr 23rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: 82-year old Shailendra Kumar Upadhyaya of Nepal is planning to climb Mt. Everest this spring in an attempt to show that even octogenarians can still be physically fit enough to accomplish such goals. If successful, he'll become the oldest person to reach the summit of the highest mountain on the planet.
Earlier this week, Upadhayaya set out from Kathmandu on the trek to Everest Base Camp. He is ...
