When we're not outdoors, we get our adventure fix by exploring social media and the web. Here are some of the best adventure links we discovered this week.
1,000 English 1,000 foot hills: Jeff Kent, 73, is the first person known to have climbed 1,000 English peaks over 1,000 feet.
Kent has been hiking since he was a child. In 2012, when his father deceased, he thought a new challenge could help him overcome this loss. He began climbing the 1,000ft peaks of Staffordshire and later widened his quest. Last month he climbed Roseberry Topping. It was his 1,000th 1,000-foot hill.
Data collection in extreme environments: Sometimes research projects require collecting data from extreme environments. One hiker realized he could help.
Gregg Treinish always felt a little guilty. Many view their outdoor activities as selfish. They do not contribute to society, and in a climate crisis, should we stumble upon the places we are trying to protect? So Treinish launched Adventure Scientists: 10,000 volunteers who team up with scientists to collect data in hard-to-reach places.
Photo: Adventure Scientists
Kindred spirits
Big drops and big rocks: On the surface, Big wave surfing and mountaineering seem to have almost no common ground. But this author argues that pursuits are kindred spirits. Both started with a few people taking calculated risks. Both require specialized equipment and connect you to the natural world. And both suck when crowded.
A warning from the Alpine Rescue: The Fanton Bivouac in the Dolomites is accessible by three routes. Even in optimal mode terms, all three are challenging and should only be tackled by those with extensive mountaineering experience.
Since the construction of the bivouac, more people are trying to reach it without the necessary knowledge and equipment, say the rescuers called to save them.
Sean Bailey sends the latest V17 offered to the United States: A video of the first ascent of Shaolin by Sean Bailey, the ninth rock 9A/V17 in the world, is available above. Over the past four years, several climbers have attempted the route without success.
Qimmiq: In 2001, Lonnie Dupre and John Hoelscher completed the First of all circumnavigation of Greenland. They did it in pieces for several years. Dupré writes about the challenges of travel as he returns in Greenland two decades later. With 13 dogs attached to his komatik, pulling him across the snow and ice to visit the old people friends, Dupré feels that his soul has never left.
Photo: Lonnie Dupré and Eva Capozzola
The ghost road in Brazil
The 900 km Amazon road divides a nation: Brazil's Ghost Trail stretches 900 km through the Amazon rainforest. It connects Manaus to the rest of Brazil. Originally built to channel resources out of tropical forest, it has become a destination for adventure tourists.
Considered one of the most difficult races in South America, a few overland enthusiasts attempt it every year. This year, Dougie Loynes took it on a motorcycle and discovered it wasn't the abandoned route he expected..
Who are the greatest sport climbers in history?: The world the biggest sport climbers take routes that seem impossible. This overview highlights nine of the the biggest sport climbers of the world.
