There has been a decided change in the tone of the dispatches from Everest today as the teams are now have a solid idea of when they’ll be going to the summit. Better yet, most are already on the move and getting into position, for what now looks like a series of summit pushes that will Read more >
If you’re looking for a bit of adrenaline rush to wake you up this morning, look no further than the video below. It’s a crazy downhill mountain bike race, shot on helmet cam of course, that features rider Marcelo Gutierrez taking on a course that features 2000 meters (6561 ft) of Read more >
I was very reluctant to post this video, mostly out of jealousy. You see, I was invited to go along on this GoPro trip to Alaska to study the Aurora Borealis, but had to decline due to a schedule conflict. I really, really want to join the team, but it was a fairly short trip that was overlapping Read more >
As far as commercials go, they don’t come any more beautiful than the one below from Quechua, a gear company that makes tents, clothing, sleeping bags and more. The video, which is shot in a wide screen aspect ratio that is certainly unique, has some of the most outstanding images Read more >
A new week brings new promise to the Himalaya, where the teams on Everest continue to wait while elsewhere climbers are topping out on various peaks. The week ahead should be a busy one, as it looks like the projected weather window will open on schedule, which should pave the way for another Read more >
A month and a half ago, Dave and I made the best decision we have made in a year for our travel blog. We added a new team member to ThePlanetD.com to help us with our social media. We have found the work load to be overwhelming as the website has grown. Between setting up sponsorship, going on Read more >
Ask ten travelers their definition of adventure travel and you’ll get ten different answers. If they’ve entered the competition for Outside magazine’s first annual Adventure Grant, one of them might win a $10,000 endowment. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the magazine Read more >
With the Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee dominating the London tourists’ itinerary this summer, anyone not interested in them can make the most of the rest of the city. When the sun’s out in England’s capital city it’s the best place to be in the world and there’s loads to do away Read more >
Tui Tai Expeditions is happy to offer you a new set of Book Now specials. These are the best specials we have ever offered, with low rates and a bonus of FREE Inter Island airfare! In addition to the special rates and free airfare value add, we are offering bonus commissions to our best Read more >
The fifth chapter of the ten part series Old Man River Project is now available for viewing and you’ll find the latest episode below. The series chronicles the adventures of the crew of a handmade York boat who spent 110 days navigating the length of the Mississippi River, covering more Read more >
