Adventure Travel Destinations

Adventure travel guide for destinations around the world. Information on outdoor adventure sports – hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountaineering, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and more.

Google helping Australian scientists map Great Barrier Reef

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Chris Emery
Mapping the great barrier reef

Underwater camera takes 360-degree images of reef to record effects of global warming Continue reading →

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Competitive creek boating comes of age with the Whitewater World Series

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Eric Brooks
Eric Brooks boofing a big drop during the Alseseca Kayak Race, the final competition in the first World Whitewater Series.

First world champion is crowned on Mexico’s Alseseca River. Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Mexico, Paddling, Whitewater kayaking | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A Desert Life profiles the king of the dirtbag climbers

VIDEO Posted on February 14, 2012 by Chris Emery
The Desert Life

Video profiles 53-year-old Alf Randell and his passion for desert living and climbing. Continue reading →

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Don Starkell, world’s most epic canoeist, dies at 79

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Chris Emery
Don Starkell

Don Starkell paddled from Canada to Brazil and through the Northwest Passage. Continue reading →

Posted in Canoeing, Manitoba, Paddling, People | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ascent of Patagonia’s famed Cerro Torre sparks controversy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Chris Emery
Cerro Torre

Climbing world abuzz after two young climbers chop bolts from an infamous route. Continue reading →

Posted in Access, Argentina, Chile, Climbing, Conservation, Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Traditional climbing | Leave a comment

Surfing the Arabian Desert

VIDEO Posted on January 30, 2012 by Chris Emery
Wadi Adventure Surfing

Wave pool in Abu Dhabi adventure park can make waves over 10-feet-tall. Continue reading →

Posted in Abu Dhabi, Surfing | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Ski and snowboard resorts in Southern California

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Chris Emery
Bear Mountain Freestyle Snowboard and Ski Park

Guide to ski and snowboard resorts near Los Angeles and San Diego. Continue reading →

Posted in California, Los Angeles, San Diego, Skiing, Snowboarding | 1 Comment