Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

Discovery names former Fox executive as COO

19, bringing his expertise in making Hollywood hits to a fast-growing cable network that specializes in adventure, Read the rest of this entry

The North Pole is going to be quite crowded this year, if one is to go by reports of quite a few teams preparing to get there. There are quite a few of these teams already posted in Canada, and its just that these teams came face to face with a terrible blizzard that seems to be wrecking plans all around. There are quite a few people who are backlogged to get on to planes to reach the small town that leads to the North Pole. For one, there is 20 year old Tessum Weber, who hopes to be the youngest person ever to reach the Geographic North Pole. He will be traveling with polar legend Richard Weber.

Then you have explorers from Britain, Dan Darley and Amelia Russell, who have parked themselves at Resolute Bay for over a week now. The blizzard is the only thing that is keeping them from being on their way. They are expected to get along on their expedition soon enough. Australian couple team of Linda Beilharz and Rob Rigota also are waiting to catch the flight to Resolute Bay. They too are closely watching the satellite pictures to make a note of any improvements in the all impulsive and inclement weather.

Bachelor Party Planning – The Ultimate Weekend Trip with the Guys
 by: Mike Oulahen

Rounding up the guys to devour some barbecued red meat followed by a drunken jaunt to the local “nudie bar” just doesn’t seem to be cutting it for today’s soon-to-be grooms as they celebrate the end of bachelorhood. Could this new trend just be the competitive Read the rest of this entry

The Siberian expedition is one of the most daunting expeditions across the globe. You can look far and wide, but is unlikely you will get a terrain as challenging as the Siberian expedition. This is exactly what Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely want to experience, as they savor the icy adventures of the Siberian expedition. They had recently got into training before setting out on this Siberian expedition. These two adventure seekers would want to set a speed record in crossing Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal is the deepest and largest freshwater lake on the planet.

The Lake Baikal is frozen during winter and now is the time to traverse more than 400 miles of its length which is quite icy at this point in time. They are not going to take any support by teams. They would take all their supplies in sleds behind them, and yet attempt to cover around 40 miles every single day. This increases the level of challenge and difficulty several notches up. Add to this the fact that the Siberian winter can be very harsh and unforgiving, and you will get an idea of how tough the Siberian expedition promises to be. The temperatures and the thickness of ice also add to the dangers of the trip.

What is an adventure travel in Switzerland?

I am doing a french project and I can't find an adventure travel. The question is “Tell about one “adventure travel” type activity in which travelers to Switzrland could participate. What would they do? Where would they go?” HELP!!!

The solo kayak expedition is on course, as Hayley Shepard reached South Georgia Island. The waters were quite wild, and also challenging. This was as expected. The trip was also not without danger, as there were many icebergs in the ocean near Antarctica. Getting to avoid these icebergs on her solo kayak expedition, was an adventure by itself. The weather systems had acted up, and the high winds did not give her suitable anchorage at Eleshul Bay. The rough seas also ensure a number of delays and threats to personal safety. Getting to the main expedition seems to be quite a daunting task. But then, Hayley is quite determined to carry on with the expedition, irrespective of the challenges. That’s what heroes are made of.

Now Hayley will spend the next few days getting her gear in place. She also has to prep the kayak, and get it battle ready for the main expedition. Her very life may depend on getting everything set. The high seas can be very unforgiving. And when you are talking of the Falklands, it is one mean sea to cross. Talking of the Antarctic expedition, Hayley has been preparing for it for five years. She is even funding it herself.

The disadvantages and advantages with alternative means of transport?

I am doing preparation for my French speaking exam by answering questions and have become unstuck on the above. Please help!!

A few days back, we had mentioned about Shaun Quincey, the plucky 25 year old New Zealander, who wants to take a boat trip solo across the Tasman Sea. In doing this, he wanted to emulate the feat of his father, the legendary Colin Quincey, the only person in history to have done so. Shaun had to give in to an emergency, when his boat trip was tripped up by a huge storm that had overturned the boat twice in one night, along with all the ores and other rowing equipment along with it.  At that point in time, there were huge doubts as to whether Shaun would be able to continue with the boat trip, in the face of such enormous odds. There were concerns for his life and safety, which would need to get addressed before he attempted to get back on the boat trip trail.

Not it seems as if Shaun is not going to abandon his boat trip after all. Being Colin’s son, he is not one to get cowed down and give in to fears and the elements. He wants to prove that he is made of sterner stuff and come up trumps, even though the solo boat trip looks to be so very daunting.

Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…

50 ultimate travel experiences | activities

Back in 1984, KE Adventure Travel ran one of the first ever “commercial” treks to the base camp of K2, the second highest mountain Read the rest of this entry