There is no better way for untrained mountaineers to experience the highest ridges and peaks of the most scenic range of mountains in the Alps than via ferrata in the Dolomites. Via ferrata is a system of cables, steps, and ladders embedded in a mountainside that enables untrained adventurers (with proper safety equipment) to ascend to peaks and ridges formerly accessible only to experienced climbers. The best place for via ferrata is in the Italy’s Domlomite Mountains, where it was first developed.
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Glacier Caving and Iceberg Swimming at White Boar Lake
“You should have brought better boots.” Jeremy informed me at the base of the glacier. “Kicking footholds in the snow is going to kill your toes.” He was wearing stiff leather hiking boots. I was wearing a pair of synthetic sport hiking shoes.
Slovenia Adventure Travel Guide
Although tiny, Slovenia is huge for outdoors adventures. With the third highest proportion of forested land and the greatest proportion of protected natural areas in the EU, Slovenia is an outdoors playground.
Meet Dave Cornthwaite and his Expedition 1000 Project
This is a primer for an upcoming exclusive interview I will do with Dave Cornthwaite. Be sure to check back for it, or subscribe for free so that I can send it directly to you.
Meet Dave Cornthwaite
Dave Cornthwaite is a 31-year-old English adventurer, author, and public speaker living an extraordinary life. He broke the world record for the long-distance skateboarding by pushing himself 5823 km (3618 mi.) from Perth to Brisbane, Australia, in 2006 (a record that was later broken by Rob Thompson).
Reindeer Sledding to the Ice Hotel
The Swedish Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland is exactly what it sounds like: a hotel made entirely of ice. As cool that sounds, it’s not the point of this trip. I just stumbled upon the ice hotel when I was looking for reindeer herding trips online. This trip is all about reindeer sledding (also called Vuoján) with the Sami people, the aboriginal people of northern Scandinavia.
Krakow, Poland Adventure Travel Guide
Proximity to the Carpathian (as well as other) Mountains makes trekking and hiking near Krakow an excellent option for getting outside. Numerous gyms and the mountains also make rock climbing in Krakow convenient. Surprisingly, Krakow’s kayaking club has a great course in the city, and scuba diving in Krakow is possible at the nearby quarry. Skiing in Krakow is even possible just twenty minutes away by train at the Krakow Valley Gold and Country Club.
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Kraków (sometimes written Cracow), Poland
Skier Ani Hass Fought Off a Bear by Punching it in the Face
I’m in love. Ani Haas, a very attractive and very determined former U.S. Ski Team member, scared away a mother black bear that she encountered while jogging by punching it in the face. She was out for a run when she was confronted by an angry mother bear with cubs. Check out her interview on the Today Show above.