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Matador covers the best adventures on the planet, from climbing to skiing to trekking Mt. Kangchenjunga.  You will also find gear advice, book reviews, and adventure news articles about adventurers of all kinds, including the 17-year old who climbed all seven summits around the world.

Top 15 Adventure Towns Worldwide

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TRIP IDEAS:   Even the coffee is spiked with adrenaline in these towns.  More »

The Rat Race: Adventure Racing Comes to London


SPORTS:   Britain and Ireland's Rat Race Urban Adventure Series is like any other adventure race, except for one detail: it doesn't happen in the wilderness.  More »

8 Incredible Survival Stories

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SPIRIT:   Eight of the most amazing tales of survival ever written.  More »

Volcano Boarding: Nicaragua's New Adventure Sport

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SPORTS:   One of the world's newest extreme sports has first-time participants hurtling down the side of an active volcano. But what are the risks?  More »

Tim and Tom's Excellent Adventure Part 1: Cashews

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "Disposing of my boxers in the bathroom garbage can, I free-balled through the rain to the guesthouse Tom had chosen, Lani Guesthouse, a lovely inn tucked down a back-lane next to a quiet temple."  More »

5 American Adventures for 2010

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SPORTS:   2010 is here, and so are plenty of opportunities for adventure. Here are five of the best in the US.  More »

Adventures in Weaning: Cold Turkey in the Great American Desert

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TRAVEL WRITING:   A father helps his son replace the boob with the road.  More »

Responsible Adventures with Wend Magazine

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GEAR:   By blending adventure sport and responsible travel through thought provoking stories and inspiring narratives, Wend Magazine seeks to cultivate environmentally responsible travelers within all of us.  More »

In Brief: Adventure Race World Championship 2009

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SPORTS:   The 2009 Adventure Race World Championship kicks off in Portugal this weekend. Matador Sports breaks it down.  More »

8 Winter Adventures to Get Kids Excited About the Outdoors

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TRIP IDEAS:   Winter adventures are about getting the whole family stoked on being outside. Here are 8 great adventures for all different regions of the U.S.  More »

6 American Mountains to Climb for Big Adventure

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TRIP IDEAS:   Climbers hoping for big adventure need look no further than the United States.   More »

Photo Essay: An Amazon Adventure

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TRIP IDEAS:   A journey through the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.   More »

8 of the Greatest Adventure Stories Ever Told (Non Fiction)

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GEAR:   The call of adventure has motivated travelers for centuries.  More »

3 Secrets To Planning Your Next Big Adventure

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Skiing Death Valley: Outtakes from the Men's Journal Expedition

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TRAVEL WRITING:   "Where's the snow?" asked Wentworth, arriving Paris-Dakar-style out of the moonless desert night...  More »

7 Classic Adventure Spots in Asia

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TRIP IDEAS:   From Japan to Bhutan, here are some of the classic spots for Asian adventure in 2009.   More »

Cocaine Bars: A Latin American Adventure or Playing with Fire?

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SPIRIT:   Route 36 has turned La Paz, Bolivia into a hotspot for drug tourism, tempting backpackers from all over the world. But is it a good idea?  More »

11 Outdoor Adventures to Try in 2009

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TRAVEL WRITING:   What adventures will you take in 2009?   More »

Top 10 Adventure Gear Companies You Should Know And Why

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The Best Adventure I Never Had

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Trekking the Mt. Kangchenjunga Circuit In Nepal

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TRIP IDEAS:   If you'd rather share a cup of sweet tea with a Tibetan refugee than a bottle of beer with another backpacker, this is the Himalayan trek for you.   More »

17-Year-Old Breaks Record and Climbs All Seven Summits

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SPORTS:   Johnny Collinson had a mountain-sized goal.  More »

8 of the Greatest Adventure Stories Ever Told (Fiction)

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GEAR:   Not being in some exotic location doesn't mean you can't travel.  More »

Big Adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii

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TRIP IDEAS:   Whether you're in the mood for exhilaration, relaxation, or education, Hawaii's Big Island delivers.  More »