Adventure Tracker
Adventure tracker is our place to feature the most amazing new adventures happening all around the globe. If you’re embarking on an ambitious journey or know of someone who is and would like the adventure featured here, submit a link to an adventure and we’ll post it!
Untamed New England Adventure Race
"Our tagline is "More an adventure than a race" . . . this is a gateway to our efforts."
Posted 05.16.13
The Great African Expedition
"A 21st Century Ethnographical Field Research of Africa"
Posted 05.16.13
2 Alaska Volcanoes on Alert as Lava Flows
"Lava flowed Tuesday from two Alaskan volcanoes, with authorities placing both on the second-highest alert levels"
Posted 05.15.13
Rocky Mountain Snowpack Drops 20% Since 1980s
"More than 70 million people living in the western United States rely on the Rocky Mountain snowpack for their water, and a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey does not bode well for long showers:"
Posted 05.15.13
AJ and Camp 4 Collective Launch Video Series
"Is there a collective unconscious? Maybe. Certainly, some ideas arrive in cultures from multiple sources exactly when their time is right, perhaps connected in the mysterious unseen or perhaps just a natural reaction to their surroundings. Starting today, Adventure Journal is launching a video series that looks at the outdoor world in short, unblinking bits."
Posted 05.14.13
Best Landscape Astrophotography
"A collection of the best landscape astrophotography from Outside Magazine."
Posted 05.14.13
One Steppe Ahead
"Commencing May 2013, One Steppe Ahead's mission is to rediscover the original 2500km horseback journey taken by Anglo-Irish explorer, Sir Charles Howard-Bury, through Central Asia whilst highlighting the cultural, environmental and political changes that have taken place throughout this vast region since his own journey in 1913."
Posted 05.13.13
44 Essential Items for Hiking the North
"I miss that crisp and fresh air of the north! Not only these vitalizing needs , but also the mountains, the forest and that healthy clean water that can be found in a solitary mountain stream!"
Posted 05.13.13
Semi-Rad
"The relentless pursuit of the everyman's (and everywoman's) adventure."
Posted 05.11.13
Kayaking 101: Picking out your Paddle
"Selecting the right paddle might seem complicated, but with a little help it's really not."
Posted 05.11.13
Really Earn Your Turns: Biking to Ski
"Forget hut-to-hut or sailboat-accessed skiing. You can keep your backyard bowls and your day trips to yourself. We’ll take a ski-bike trip any day."
Posted 05.10.13
How To Make An Award-Winning Adventure Documentary
"A lot’s happened since Janapar’s premiere at Raindance last year, but one of the nicest moments was winning one of the top awards at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival, one of the UK’s main fixtures in the adventure & outdoor festival calendar."
Posted 05.09.13
America's best bike friendly states
"The rankings are bestowed by the League of American Bicyclists. Begun in 2008, they are based on funding for biking legislation, bike programs and policies, infrastructure, education and planning."
Posted 05.09.13
Arizona Trail Race
"Mexico to Utah. Longest singletrack bike race in the world."
Posted 05.09.13
Patagonia's Latest Project: An In-House Venture Fund
"Patagonia, a company known for its progressive environmental and social practices, is launching an in-house venture fund. "
Posted 05.08.13
Off the Grid Across America Adventure
"Cycling 4,500 miles across the USA, that’s the easy part. So what’s the hard part? How about doing it completely off the grid?"
Posted 05.08.13
World Cycle Race
"At the Spring Equinox of 2014 riders The Adventurists invite you to contest the mother of all bicycle races; the second edition of the World Cycle Race."
Posted 05.07.13
Expedition Africa
"500km Adventure Race"
Posted 05.07.13
25 Essential Items for the Beginning Adventurer
"Today most people who make a career within adventure and Expeditions, initially have very little outdoor or wilderness experience. For this reason, I have done a list of 25 essential items of kit which is needed for todays adventurer to have a good start and enjoy this quite extreme life."
Posted 05.06.13
Everest: Fighting on the Mountain
"The big news in the world of adventure this past week has been a fight between two well known alpinists and the Nepalese Sherpas preparing a safe route up the Lhotse Face on the mountain."
Posted 05.02.13
What does it cost to climb Everest?
"High-altitude mountaineering is a pay-to-play game."
Posted 05.02.13
London2London Expedition
"On 1st April 2011 British adventurer Sarah Outen embarked on her London2London: Via the World expedition – a human-powered loop of the planet."
Posted 05.02.13
Amazing Places to Swim with Sharks
"Nothing sends ocean swimmers fleeing for shore faster than a fin sighting."
Posted 04.30.13
Peace Agreement Signed on Everest
"On Monday at Everest Base Camp, with Nepal army major Sunilsingh Rathor standing witness, a group of Sherpas and the alpine trio of Simone Moro, Ueli Steck, and Jonathan Griffith signed a peace agreement."
Posted 04.30.13
Infographic: 11 National Scenic Trails
"Plan a fun and safe hiking trip with a little help from this REI infographic. Our illustrated map gives you a bird's-eye view of the United States' 11 National Scenic Trails which measure more than 18,753 miles combined."
Posted 04.30.13
Violence Hits Mt. Everest As Sherpas Fight with Ueli Steck, Others
"Well, this is an inauspicious start to the spring climbing season on Mt. Everest."
Posted 04.29.13
Into the death threat zone
"Violence erupted on Everest over the weekend as three well-known climbers were attacked by a gang of up to 100 Sherpas at Camp 2 following an altercation on the Lhotse Face."
Posted 04.29.13
Interview with Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charles Duke
"As part of Apollo 16, Charles Duke became the 10th — and youngest — man to step onto the lunar surface, just minutes after his crewmate John Young."
Posted 04.24.13
EpicTV Interviews Mike Libecki
"Explorer and climber Mike Libecki was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for putting up first ascents in Borneo and making first descents on snowboards in Afghanistan."
Posted 04.24.13
Skiing at 156 mph!
"Last weekend while New Englanders were slathering on sunscreen, pond skimming and enjoying spring snow at their leisure, speed skiers in Verbier Switzerland were donning tight suits and trying to ski faster than 156mph."
Posted 04.22.13
Aussie 8 Expedition
8 Peaks. 8 States. 10 Days.
Posted 04.22.13
Adventure holidays in Africa's Great Rift Valley
"From the Middle East to east Africa and through bottomless lakes to soaring volcanoes, we select 10 ways to experience the stunning 3,700-mile fault line that is the Great Rift Valley"
Posted 04.19.13
U of M arctic expedition aims to document climate change stories
"Four educators from Minnesota leave today for a two-and-a-half week arctic expedition in Canada..."
Posted 04.18.13
Exploration Nation: Expedition Central America
"In two days I leave with a team of three middle school kids, three Special Forces veterans, four international surgeons and a motley film crew to embark on a 12 day series of scientific explorations culminating in deploying a mobile medical facility for the Rama Indians deep in the heart of Nicaragua’s Indio Maiz Biological Reserve."
Posted 04.17.13
Expedition Iceland
4 Friends. 3 Horses. 2 Cameras. 1 Path
Posted 04.16.13
An Evening at The Explorer's Club
"A few weeks ago, The Explorer’s Club, based on the Upper East Side of New York City, had an Exploration Expo."
Posted 04.12.13
Getting Nowhere
"To us the idea of traveling, a need to be on the road came first. Cycling was secondary, merely the most suitable method of transportation for what we needed and hoped to get from the journey. We also knew that we wanted to be gone for a long time; not weeks or months, but years."
Posted 04.11.13
Zero Emissions Expeditions
"Founded in 2007 by Canadian self-propelled adventurer Rod Wellington, Zero Emissions Expeditions (ZEE) passionately promotes the practice of low impact, long distance, self-powered exploration."
Posted 04.10.13
Greenland Ice Cap Ski Crossing
Ice Horizons specialise in Greenland ice cap ski crossings. Our next ice cap ski crossings are in April 2013 and April 2014. We are the dedicated professionals to take you on one of the world’s great expeditions, a challenging coast-to-coast 575km ski crossing of extraordinarily beautiful Greenland.
Posted 04.08.13
Max Goes to the Arctic
"My name is Max Keene and I am 13 years old. I am planning on attempting an Arctic expedition in Northern Canada, on the 26th of March 2013 in aid of 'Help For Heroes’"
Posted 04.02.13
NYC from Space
"New York City at Night Seen From ISS in Space (Photo)"
Posted 04.01.13
Transatlantic Solo 2013
"On March 13th, 2013, Charlie beat the previous Atlantic record of 40 days, 9 hours and 44 minutes to become the world’s fastest ocean rower."
Posted 04.01.13
Andy Houseman blog
"climbing, mountaineering and skiing adventures worldwide"
Posted 03.29.13
Greenland Run
"In April and May 2013 Greg and Jukka will be attempting to run across the Greenland icecap."
Posted 03.28.13
Downstream Chimp
"A packrafting journey into the heart of Sierra Leone and Liberia's Peace Park. Supported by the RGS Journey of a Lifetime grant"
Posted 03.26.13
Amazon: Source to Sea
"In 2012, Davey embarked on an adventure in South America, as the youngest person to attempt a solo Source to Sea journey of the Amazon."
Posted 03.26.13
OneLife
"One Life (onelife-challenge.com) is designed to inspire you to take on a challenge."
Posted 03.22.13
Pikes on Bikes
"Currently cycling & hiking our way through the Himalaya, from the India/Pakistan border to E Nepal. Spent 2009-11 cycling & climbing high peaks in the Andes."
Posted 03.21.13
Journey to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
"Come with me on a fast moving journey of discovery through Southeast Asia’s old conflict zones and battlefields. This ground breaking travel blog has photos of post-war life, and stories introducing you to fascinating people living there today."
Posted 03.20.13
Kayak Camper Adventures
"Living out of a camper for a undefined amount of time enjoying life Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and shooting Video photography."
Posted 03.20.13
World on Bike
"This is the story of adventure, persistence, amazing experiences, deep frustrations, endless roads, interesting cultures, friendly people, stunning natural beauty and an ordinary guy and his extraordinary passion for travelling. This is the story of a bicycle journey around the planet, estimated at 75.000km through 50+ countries across 6 continents over the span of 4 years: From Denmark to Denmark"
Posted 03.19.13
Swim 1000
"On August 10th 2012 Dave Cornthwaite jumped into the Missouri River having never swum further than 100 metres in one go."
Posted 03.18.13
Yak Attack -- Richard Parks
" Richard Parks – creator of the 737 Challenge and the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the world’s 7 continents and stand on all 3 poles within 7 months."
Posted 03.18.13
Cycling Around the World
"A 40.000 km Cycling Expedition Through 40 Countries Around The World"
Posted 03.15.13
Angle to Key West
"Traveling on a 4,000 mile kayaking trip from the northern tip of Minnesota to Key West, Florida. "
Posted 03.14.13
Cycling Silk
"10 months, 10 countries, 10,000 km of biking the Silk Road, exploring wilderness conservation across borders in deserts & mountains along the way."
Posted 03.12.13
No Sleep 'til Fairbanks
Following the 1,000-Mile Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race
Posted 03.11.13
The Journey - Passenger Conners
"I first discovered that travel sparked in me something profound and perfect during the year I studied and lived in Leuven, Belgium. Clutching my passport and Eurail pass, hopping around the Continent and experiencing extraordinary places, cultures, adventures, hilarity and new friends, all peppered with the occasional strife — I realized it is in the midst of traveling that I feel the most myself and alive and filled with near-perpetual wonder."
Posted 03.08.13
Nobody's River
"Nobody’s River is a 4,000 km expedition on one of the world’s greatest and least known free flowing rivers, the Amur. The goal of the project is to travel, document, and collect data on this incredible river from its remote Mongolian headwaters near the birthplace of Genghis Khan, across the vastness of the Russian Far East, to the Pacific Ocean Delta."
Posted 03.07.13
Cycling the 6
"1 man, 2 wheels, 5 years, 6 continents, 60 countries and 80,000 kilometres on a bicycle"
Posted 03.06.13
Beyond the Circle
"At the very top of Canada’s Northwest Territories, beyond the Arctic Circle, sits the small town of Inuvik. In July 2013, Cam Webb & Matt McFadyen, will set out from Inuvik in a small 17ft row boat. The goal is to row, sail and drag their boat over 2000 miles of ice choked Arctic waterways, through the infamous Northwest Passage."
Posted 03.05.13
Iditarod - "Last Great Race on Earth"
"From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over *1,049 miles in 10 to 17 days. You can’t compare it to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. She throws jagged mountain ranges, frozen river, dense forest, desolate tundra and miles of windswept coast at the mushers and their dog teams. Add to that temperatures far below zero, winds that can cause a complete loss of visibility, the hazards of overflow, long hours of darkness and treacherous climbs and side hills, and you have the Iditarod."
Posted 03.04.13
Coast to Coast Cycle
"I’ll be crossing through 8 states, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and finally Florida. Where I hit the coast in St.Augustine and splash my face in the ocean and hug a passer by. I’ll then some how get to Orlando for my flight home, if I have time I’ll probably cycle, if I have more time I’ll be at Disney Land. Easy huh?!" -- Stephen Lloyd
Posted 03.01.13
Sand2Snow Adventures
"Throughout the course of their adventures Sand2Snow Adventures have raised over 80,000 euro for charity. Their model of self-financing expeditions has garnered praise throughout the NGO community as every penny of their fundraising efforts goes to charity."
Posted 02.28.13
E.P.I.C. Expedition
"The E.P.I.C. (extreme & polar islands conservation) expedition is a modern tale of exploration and adventure to some of the most remote places on earth, structured within a framework of education, conservation, and science. Through the capacities offered today by technology, the expedition will create an interactive and intimate, enticing and immersing format of narration, allowing the followers to travel virtually, as never before, to the very forefronts of modern-day exploration."
Posted 02.27.13
George Steinmetz Aerial Photography
"Most of the aerial photos you see on this website were taken from the seat of the lightest powered aircraft in the world, a motorized paraglider. The aircraft consists of three components: the “wing” of a paraglider (similar to an aerobatic parachute), a back-pack mounted motor, and a single-seat harness that ties the three pieces together."
Posted 02.26.13
Finding Guapo
"The documentary will tell the story of our team's experience as we join the adventurer 'Guapo' in a sailing trip from Mexico to Australia. We will learn about his past, philosophy and fearless way of life. In the way, we will learn the value the of nature, face the challenges the ocean presents us, visit islands, dive the seas and fish to survive. Finding Guapo is a documentary about life, adventure, nature, sailing, diving, freedom, but mostly about madness."
Posted 02.25.13
Expedition 1000
"25 journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. A true global adventure with a total distance equivalent to the circumference of the Earth around the Equator. Along the way, Dave hopes to raise £1,000,000 for charity and use creative adventure to inspire people to think big, stay healthy and care for our planet."
Posted 02.22.13
Poland Trek
"The project is a human powered adventure by foot, packraft and kayak between the highest summit of Poland (Mount Rysy, 2499m) to the Baltic sea in May 2012. The lowest point is at -1,8m and called Raczki Elbląskie, which I hope to visit as well"
Posted 02.21.13
Nowhere 2 Far
"After four years of choosing which challenge to take on first, we are finally ready to announce our plans! Our first adventure will be cycling unsupported from Cornwall, UK to the Hunter Valley in Australia. Holly's home to David's home by bicycle."
Posted 02.20.13
The Empty Quarter Expedition
"Wilfred Thesiger was one of my heroes. It was his books who inspired me to join (very briefly!) his old Boxing Club at university. They encouraged me to think ambitiously but simply about making big journeys. And when he died (I was cycling through South America at the time), I felt sad that I never had the opportunity to meet him. Leon McCarron and I walked 1000 miles across the Arabian Peninsula, inspired by the spirit of Thesiger’s own expeditions in the Rub ‘al Khali desert, the Empty Quarter. Meaningless Penance? will tell the story of our journey." - Alastair Humphreys
Posted 02.19.13
Walk the Nile
"Inspired by the Great British explorers of the nineteenth century who travelled in the interior of Africa as well as more recent heroes of exploration such as Ed Stafford, who walked the length of the Amazon river; this expedition will not only be a feat of endurance but also a means to raise awareness about some of the contemporary issues that face Africa in the twenty first century."
Posted 02.14.13
North American Odyssey
"On Earth Day (April 22) of 2010 Dave and Amy Freeman began a three year, 11,700 mile journey across North America by kayak, canoe, and dogsled. Their goal is to use their journey as a platform for gaining support and protection for North America’s waterways and wild places, while actively engaging over 100,000 elementary and middle school students in their journey though this website and live school assemblies."
Posted 02.13.13
Patagonian Expedition Race
"The PATAGONIAN EXPEDITION RACE® is a true expedition, taking teams of four through lands previously unknown to the human eye. Racers receive minimal assistance as they traverse through the pristine southern Patagonia by means of trekking, climbing and related rope work, kayaking, mountain biking, and backcountry navigation. They often cover hundreds of kilometers without seeing a soul. "
Posted 02.12.13
Hiking the Trail
"HikingTheTrail.com is a blog about the journey of one mans dream to hike the Appalachian trail. The adventure is not just on the trail itself. This blog starts with the journey to get to the trail and will finish after the trail is over as Adam reflects back on the adventure putting together a documentary, companion photo log and trip diary."
Posted 02.11.13
Yukon Quest - 1000 Mile Sled Dog Race
"At the top of the world in the Yukon and Alaska wilderness of northwestern North America, an epic winter sports event takes place every February: the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race. Covering 1,000 miles (1,600 km) between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska during the depths of winter, the Yukon Quest is known for excellence in canine care and fostering the traditions of northern travel by dog sled."
Posted 02.08.13
Cycle South Expedition - 2012
"Cycle South will be a world-first bicycle journey across the Antarctic continent to the South Pole. Covering nearly 750 miles, the route will traverse from Hercules Inlet to the Geographic South Pole, and if conditions permit, 750 miles back to the coast again."
Posted 02.07.13
The Big Five-O
"In Summer Next year, I’ll be heading off alone to cycle 13,000 miles through the 50 states of the USA. Starting in Alaska and ending with Hawaii, I’m loading up a touring bike with everything but the kitchen sink, and taking a very wiggly route across one of the most diverse countries on the globe."
Posted 02.06.13
The Wizard's Eye
"The goal: to live the most outlandish experiences the world has to offer through a five-year world sailing circumnavigation. Emphasizing cultural engagement, high adventure, and extreme sport, the sailboat Wizard’s Eye acts as a base and staging point for expeditions ranging from deep sea cave diving to Mountaineering and everything in-between."
Posted 02.05.13
The Coldest Journey
"Sir Ranulph Fiennes is leading a team of explorers to conquer the last great polar challenge: crossing Antarctica in winter. Their remarkable attempt aims to raise $10m for Seeing is Believing with match-funding from Standard Chartered, provide crucial scientific data and form the basis of an invaluable education programme."
Posted 02.04.13
7 Rivers 7 Continents
"The 7 rivers, 7 continents project is an endeavour to complete source to sea paddling descents of the longest river on each continent. A combined total distance of 35 000km (22 000 miles)."
Posted 02.01.13
TrekWest: Taking the Wildway Home
"Follow TrekWest adventurer John Davis on his 10-month, human-powered journey along a visioned Western Wildway, running from Mexico to Alaska. Experience life on the wild side. And join a growing Wildlands Network of heroes, committed to connecting and protecting safe pathways for wildlife and creating healthier communities in the West.
Posted 01.31.13
Shackleton Epic
"A crew of five British and Australian adventurers will join expedition leader Tim Jarvis, AM FRGS, in an attempt to become the first to authentically re-enact Sir Ernest Shackleton’s perilous voyage from Elephant Island to South Georgia and then dangerous crossing of its mountainous interior."
Posted 01.30.13
Brazil 9000: A journey across Brazil from north to south
"The expedition started in early September 2012 in the jungle region of Monte Caburaí in the remote Amazon where Brazil borders Venezuela and Guyana. It ends at Chuí on the border with Uruguay. "
Posted 01.28.13
Out of Eden Walk: a journey through time
"Over the next seven years, writer Paul Salopek will recreate that epic journey on foot, starting at our species’ birthplace in Ethiopia and ending at the southern tip of South America, where our forebears ran out of horizon."
Posted 01.28.13