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Yosemite Climber Tommy Caldwell Speaks on Risk, Reward, and Life After the Dawn Wall

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Tommy Caldwell on the Dawn Wall (VI 5.14d), considered the longest, hardest free climb in the world. After spending 19 days on the wall, he and Kevin Jorgeson reached the summit of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park for their historic first free ascent of the Dawn Wall on January 14, 2015. Photograph by Brett Lowell The Dawn Wall was the climb heard and seen around the world. Over 19 grueling days last January, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson achieved their seven-year pursuit of free-climbing the hardest multi-pitch route in the world: the 3,000-foot Dawn Wall… [Read More]

Video: Mission Everest 2015 Official Teaser

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This video came out a few weeks back, and serves as the official trailer for an online series being run on YouTube. It follows two climbers from India who followed their dream of climbing Mt. Everest in Nepal last spring. With high hopes and lots of optimism they set out to tackle the tallest mountain on the planet, but as we all know the April 25 earthquake put an end [Read More]

Vagabond Survival Prepping Method

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I pack ultralight living out of a backpack as a vagabond traveling the world but I’m also actively survival prepping and this is how…» NOMAD   MOBILE   GEAR   //   HLNMD » BADASS    BACKPACKS   //   GRCK » TACTICAL   iPHONE   CASE   //   HTCS Survival in any form for any environment is an act of prevention and or recovery, best enacted by preparation.John V CainFounder of VINJABONDStandard “prepping” is the practice of stockpiling pertinent supplies and the training of survival techniques to be used… [Read More]

Fun Things To Do In The Swedish City of Gothenburg

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Welcome to Gothenburg! Gothenburg, Sweden The city of Gothenburg (Göteborg) is my kind of place. Urban creativity and convenience with nature nearby. Here are some fun things to do in Sweden’s 2nd biggest city. Before I traveled to Sweden, I’d never even heard of Gothenburg. However after spending a few days exploring this important port city I can see why it’s growing in popularity. Neoclassical architecture makes it pretty. Efficient public transportation makes it easy to get around. Surrounded by islands … [Read More]

Is China still allowing foreign tourists to visit Tibet?

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The Potala Palace Lhasa, Tibet Yes, you can visit Tibet in 2015/2016 but here are some things to know first One of the most popular questions I get is how to travel from Nepal to Tibet overland. It’s a very easy thing to do as that previous link to my guide will show. Likewise from mainland China into Tibet it’s also very easy. Due to strict permits and security checks there really is only one option – take a tour. However, since the 2008 uprising in Tibet, China has constantly changed the regulations… [Read More]

Maldives From Above — Stunning Aerial Photos that Will Make You Want to Fly there Now

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Little atolls rise from the dark blue water like droplets of turquoise pearls, in different shapes and sizes. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them, scattered randomly all over the Indian Ocean. It’s as if Mother Earth had sprinkled a handful of sapphire gems into the sea and created this nation of atolls. In actual fact, Maldives is made up of approximately 1,200 coral islands — only about 200 inhabited — grouped into a double chain that resemble a necklace draped along an undersea plateau. The islands are small… [Read More]

8 Great Travel Organizers for Better Packing

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I have always been one to try to keep an organized house. Friends used to always joke that I was a little bit on the obsessed side when it came to having everything in my apartment meticulously placed. Well, even though I’m without home at the moment, I still like to keep my belongings in an orderly and easy to find fashion. Travel organizers have helped me do that. Get organized in your travels Dave and I live out of suitcases and backpacks. Having our travel… [Read More]

Yellowstone: Wilderness, Wild Horses, Warriors – A Backcountry Recovery (1/5)

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Army Special Forces veteran Ray Knell cautiously walks toward an old bison before giving it a wide berth; Photograph by Ben Masters Ray Knell, a Green Beret and Afghanistan war veteran, called me in January 2015 seeking advice on how to ride a thousand wilderness miles from Colorado to Montana along North America’s Continental Divide. Two years ago, I completed a 3,000-mile ride using wild mustangs across the American West as part of the documentary Unbranded, so I was eager to share my experiences with Ray for his journey… [Read More]

Video: A Precision Wingsuit Flight for Your Daily Adrenaline Rush

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We have been overdue for a good wingsuit flight video, but this one certainly makes up for lost time. It features Graham Dickinson and Dario Zanon flying through the Alps, which is of course a common theme in these types of clips. But what will amaze you as how close the get to the ground, and how they actually fly below the height of the trees, expertly maneuvering in and out of a forest on the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, [Read More]

TravelKit EDC Belt Pouch

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The supreme convenience and functionality of a fanny pack with the added benefit of not being one and looking damn good while doing it.*TRAVELKIT EDC POUCH URBAN TOOL» BADASS    BACKPACKS   //   GRCK » NOMAD   MOBILE   GEAR   //   HLNMD » TACTICAL   iPHONE   CASE   //   HTCS A cutting-edge label based in Vienna, Austria specialized in creating smart and fashionable design products to carry mobile digital devices and personal items comfortably and stylish in everyday life.Shaping the zeitgeist as indispensable elements…URBAN TOOL– The travelKit by Urban Tool –The creative minds at Urban Tool have a tendency to solve … [Read More]

Trekking The Arctic Circle Trail In Greenland

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Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Standing alone on Greenland’s barren ice cap in complete silence, you’re hit with the reality of how remote this place is. Smiling, I hike West as snow begins to fall. NOTE: This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Would you like an update when the remaining articles are published? Click Here To Subscribe… [Read More]

10 Things to Do On a Layover in Reykjavik

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Although Reykjavik is often considered its own arctic destination, Iceland’s capital on the coast also serves as an exciting point of embarkation or disembarkation. As a part of many of Quark’s arctic expeditions, you may be fortunate to have a Reykjavik layover as part of your Icelandic cruise. If you find yourself in this city of delightful contrasts, consider one of these activities to [Read More]

Nepal Celebrates its New Constitution

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Nepals future looks on at what the constitution will bring Nine long years after Nepal’s civil war the people finally have a constitution About nine years ago I arrived in Nepal. The country had just ended a civil war, had removed a monarchy and were still battling Maoist violence. Bandas (strikes were common) as were riots … [Read More]

What Makes You Happier — Experiences or Things?

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A warm welcome to our new regular contributor, Kay Rodriguez! Kay is a young globetrotter who’s actually traveled to 21 countries on 4 continents, while pursuing a college degree. She chronicles her adventures on The Kay Days. Kay be writing regularly for WildJunket, sharing travel tips and stories to inspire the young at heart. Throughout my college years, I spent the majority of my time slaving over textbooks while working three jobs on the side to save as much money as possible. Sometimes I’d feel a little bit left … [Read More]

Walking with Polar Bears – The Greatest Arctic Safari

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We had always thought that you had to see the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba in the winter. We had visions of massive buggies crossing the white tundra landscape in search of the great polar bear. We never thought of walking with polar bears. Can you imagine walking with this guy? Everyone knows that the polar bear is a dangerous bear and one of the few animals on earth that has actually been known to stalk humans. In other words, you should stay away from polar bears. So when we heard we’d be walking with Polar Bears on this … [Read More]

Spur of the moment trip – From Germany to ANYWHERE!

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According to our friends at CupoNation, a lot of people don’t believe it’s possible to plan a spur of the moment trip to take advantage of a hotel or flight sale. What is impossible about it? All you need to do is bite the bullet, close your eyes, click ‘purchase’ and the whirlwind of the adventure begins! For Moss and I, our… [Read More]

Ten Years Later, REEL ROCK Tour Still Brings Climbing Films to Climbers, But Aims Beyond

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Daniel Woods on the “High Ball” Boulder problem the Process, Bishop, California; Photograph by MAX KRIMMER The old saying that if there’s no camera, it didn’t happen, is especially true for climbing. Unlike traditional sports, in climbing there are no stadiums filled with a cheering audience, and “playing fields” are located in mountain wildernesses. “The big challenge for us has been to capture these incredible accomplishments … [Read More]

Video: Slacklining on a Mountain Bike

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Here’s a good way to jump start your week. This video features mountain bike rider Kenny Belaey as he rides a bike 112 meters (367 ft) over a slackline suspended 2700 meters (8858 ft) above the ground in the French Alps. It is a white knuckle ride to say the least, and is almost guaranteed to get your heart pumping. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] [Read More]

100 out of 1,000 Travel Tips

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One thousand travel tips that will be updated with the times for vagabonds, nomads, backpackers, vacationers and adventurers.» TACTICAL   iPHONE   CASE   //   HTCS » BADASS    BACKPACKS   //   GRCK » NOMAD   MOBILE   GEAR   //   HLNMD These travel tips have and will be written on the fly and not copied from existing sources. This means fresh and new ideas as well as time and field tested tips.***This is a constantly updated and revised list of travel tips and hacks. Subscribe for updates or share your own in the comments. 1,000 ) Use all 5 senses … [Read More]

Tipi Camping In The Forests Of Dalsland

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Tipi Camping in Sweden Steneby PrästgÃ¥rd, Sweden Thor happily munches away as I stroke his large velvety antlers. I’ve always wanted to pet a moose. Sweden has over 300,000 of them living in the wild. Thor is no longer a wild moose though. He’s one of seven now living at Dalslands Aktiviteter outdoor park in West Sweden. Pontus, the owner, adopted Thor 10 years ago after his mother was killed. These days the moose park has grown, allowing visitors to learn more about these big goofy animals up close. I was… [Read More]