“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.”

“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.”

“High-altitude mountaineering is a pay-to-play game.”

“On 1st April 2011 British adventurer Sarah Outen embarked on her London2London: Via the World expedition – a human-powered loop of the planet.”

“Nothing sends ocean swimmers fleeing for shore faster than a fin sighting.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Well, this is an inauspicious start to the spring climbing season on Mt. Everest.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”