The Adventure Podcast

On this week's epiosde of The Adventure Podcast, we delve deep into a topic we've touched upon in recent shows: Did George Mallory summit Everest nearly three decades before Hillary? Dave says yes! Kraig says no! It's going to be a throw down. First, we delve into the latest adventure news, including a massive new expedition to walk the Yangtze River in China. And of course, we wrap things up with our latest gear picks, including hiking boots for spring/summer and a portable campfire. 

This week we delve deep into the world of exploration and outdoor adventure as Dave and Kraig share their picks for the absoultley toughest expeditions on the planet. But first, we cover the latest in adventure news, including some amazing Everest expeditions to watch this year and an update on one of the toughest single day footraces on the planet. As usual, we wrap things up with our gear picks, which include a Nikon camera and an inflatable tent!

On this week's show we welcome our first guest as Alan Arnette joins us to talk about climbing in the Himalaya and the upcoming spring season on Everest and other big peaks. But first we start the show with sad news from the Volvo Ocean Race, an impressive new record for vertical skiing in a single day, and other adventure news. And of course, as always, we wrap things up with our gear picks of the week, including a new budget camera from GoPro, thoughts on Oru Kayaks, and how to get perfect espresso in the backcountry.

This week we chronicle the life and times of Sir Edmund Hillary, who did so much more than just climb Everest. Ths kicks off a regular new segment on the biggest badasses in adventure history. In the news we talk cycling, a bold venture to drive across the Behring Sea, and an update on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. And as always, we wrap things up with our latest gear picks!

On this week's episode we take a look at some of the important technology that adventurers and explorers take with them when heading out on an expedition, including sat phones, GPS trackers, rugged laptops, and more. But first we get an update on the Iditarod, check in with a pair of endurance runners attemping a speed record in Nepal, and we talk about a college that is offering a degree in outdoor gear. Of course, as always, we wrap things up with our picks for the latest and greatest outdoor gear that we're using ourselves. 

This week we're back to discuss the latest news from the Iditraod in Alaska, a new speed record on Kilimamaro, and an impressive histroic find in the Pacific. From there, we move on to talk about our all time favorite adventure books, before wrapping up the show with our latest outdoor gear picks, which probably set new records for price!

We're back with a full epsiode this week and bringing you the latest adventure news. We talk about winter expeditions to Everest and K2, National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year for 2018, and the end of an era at the Tour de France. From there, we discuss the differences for skiing to the North Pole vs. the South Pole, and then wrap things up with our favorite gear items of the week – the Yeti Panga Duffel and Klymit Armor V sleeping pad. 

Kraig is on the mic alone this week, but has some more adventure news to share. We take a look at the latest on the Nanga Parbat tragedy, check in on winter expeditions to K2 and Everest, and chat about Kilian Jornet's new documentary, before wrapping things up with tales of a ghost ship in the South Pacific. Thanks for listening!

Kraig's flying solo this week so we have just a few interesting news items from the world of outdoor adventure and exploration. The show is a short one, but we'll get back to our regularly scheduled topics next week. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we share the latest adventure news, including an update on the Nanga Parbat story. Next, we discuss the impact of politics and climate change on whether or not climbers choose the North or South Side of Everest for their expeditions. Finally, we wrap things up with another gear question from listners, and our picks for our favorite outdoor equipment for this week. 

We're back from Winter Outdoor Retailer and have lots of news about great gear to share with listeners. But, before we dive into that we also have some tragic news stories to share from the world of exploration and outdoor adventure. This episode is for the gear-nerds amognst us, so sit back, relax, and learn all about the new products you'll be dying to get your hands on in the months ahead. 

We're coming at you live from Denver, Colorado where the 2018 Outdoor Retailer show is taking place. We'll share our favorite new gear that we saw on the show floor, including a great new backpack, an amazing jacket, and much, much more. 

In this episode we take a look at the latest adventure news, discuss tips and tricks for cutting excess weight from your backpack or luggage, explain what Outdoor Retailer is all about, answer another listener's question, and share our picks for our favorite gear. 

Co-hosted by David Adlard and Kraig Becker, The Adventure Podcast is a weekly summary of the latest news from the world of exploration, travel, and outdoor adventure, with interviews, opinions, and plenty of gear talk!

In our first full episode, we talk about an all-star American climbing team in Antarctica, racing across the Southern Ocean with the Volvo Ocean Race, and the cost of climbing Everest. We all share our thoughts on some new outdoor gear, and what we want Santa to bring us this year.