If you're interested in hearing Bear Grylls explain the allegations surrounding his show, I advise you to head to your nearest bookstore and purchase a copy of the November 2007 issue of Outside...
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The 18-year-old autistic who has been lost in the forest for four days has been found. According to an article on Yahoo!, Jacob Allen wandered away from his parents on Sunday in the Monongahela...
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After missing for more than a month, searchers for Steve Fossett believe they have enough significant leads to find the missing millionaire aviator. Fossett left on a solo plane ride to scout...
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Back in April, American Rivers "the only national organization standing up for healthy rivers" announced its annual list of America's Most Endangered Rivers. And you'll be amazed at...
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Here's the best of the outdoor news I've missed. Cycling Book Delivers Legal Answers Without Spin VeloPress is pleased to announce the publication of a legal reference book for cyclists by...
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I've been posting about this in detail on my other blog, Aviation Weblog, but I also wanted to post something here as well. It may not be exactly adventure/outdoor related, but it warrants a post....
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In an act of sheer will and determination, Ora Doris Anderson survived two weeks in the mountains after getting separated from her husband while on a hunting trip. Anderson and her husband was...
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While catching up on my blog reading, I discovered Bear Grylls addressed the recent allegations surrounding the authenticity of his widely popular show, Man vs. Wild. Unless you've been in a cave,...
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This week in outdoor history features the beginning of America's Cup and the birth of the National Park Service. I'm grateful for the National Park Service and the service it provides for...
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Here's the best of the outdoor news I missed. USGS Offering Topo Maps Online The USGS has launched the new USGS Map Locator and Downloader, a Web tool designed to deliver topographic maps easier,...
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Since I'm based out of Atlanta, I often orientate myself with outdoor activities and events in the surrounding area as well as statewide. However, today, I was a bit surprised when I learned that...
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Worried you'll miss your favorite event at the Olympics? Get ready because NBC announced it will broadcast 3,600 hours of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. is coming a television and a computer near you....
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This week in outdoor news includes a few firsts, including the first woman to swim across the English Channel and the first climbers to submit Mont Blanc. August 3, 1958: The nuclear-powered submarine...
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Colorado School Awards Credits for "Earth Skills" Jack Mountain Bushcraft & Guide Service, based in Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire - known for providing the most comprehensive...
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The proposed Mount Everest highway is officially on hold, barring approval from environmental experts. The $20 million road was suppose to begin at the bottom of the mountain to the 17,060 foot base...
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Here's the best of the outdoor news I've missed. Fires Close Zion Backcountry Zion National Park has closed its backcountry to hiking, climbing and rappelling, as of Thursday, July 19. The...
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In what is probably a fluke accident, a man diving off the Florida's Atlantic coast was killed when lightning struck his oxygen tank. The 36-year-old man was diving with three others Sunday off a...
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You have to hand it to the Chinese organizers of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. First, they cracked down on spitting, smoking in public, the homeless, and is even encouraging residents to work on...
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Here's a recap of the outdoor news I've missed. Climber Sets New Speed Record for Seven Summits He started to climb only last year, and Saturday he became the fastest seven summiteer yet....
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Make no mistake, China is taking the 2008 Olympic Games seriously. The Beijing organizing committee has already cracked down on spitting, smoking in public, the homeless, and much more. Now, it looks...
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I was in New York last week and barely missed Dean Kamazes running on a treadmill above Times Square. For those who don't know, Kamazes is arguably America's best endurance runner. He planned...
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