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What do you get when you combine one problem solving, one part teamwork, one part urban adventure and a dash of craziness? The GO Urban Adventure Race. Having kicked off in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, GO Urban will be bringing the race to thirteen different cities throughout the next year,… Read the rest

Damn. It’s Friday and you forgot to get something for your old man for Father’s Day. Not to worry; instead of buying him another random item that he doesn’t need, why not take him into the great outdoors for the weekend? Thanks to the National Park Service’s Fee-Free Weekend, it… Read the rest

It’s late Friday afternoon, and if you don’t have any weekend plans yet, you better start making some; it’s National Trails Day tomorrow and you wouldn’t want to be caught sitting on the couch not celebrating, now would you?
The trail awareness program of the American Hiking Society, National Trails… Read the rest

Last week we gave you 9 different ways to celebrate National Park Week, which kicked off yesterday. I’m sure that there are many more than 9 however, all it takes is a little creativity. So we want to know what you’re doing to get outside this week. Fire up that… Read the rest

Being outdoors is good for you. Not just in the “you need to breathe fresh air now and then” way, but in terms of your physical health. In fact, just recently a study was presented at the American National Association for the Advancement of Science on the real health benefits… Read the rest

We’re big fans of Gregg Treinish and Deia Schlosberg here at Wend. They’re an uber adventurous couple, who in early 2008 completed a 7,800 mile trek across the entire length of the Andes. They’ve written two pieces for us and one of them that you can even listen to on… Read the rest

The week is wrapping up, and you’re counting down the hours until you leave the office on Friday afternoon and the whole weekend lies ahead of you, open and ready to be filled with adventures. But what are you going to do? Sometimes you need a little inspiration, and for… Read the rest

Editor’s note: A few months ago we warned about Swiss villagers taking a stand against naked Germans, and because of the humor in the situation, we decided to bring you an update.… Read the rest
Residents in the small town of Appenzell, Switzerland are pushing for new legislation to ban hiking in the

Pikes Peak in Colorado is the second most visited mountain after Japan’s Mount Fuji. But many of the 15,000 annual visitors who attempt to climb the mountain don’t understand the concept of “what goes up, must come down.” “Some of the people just say ‘I want to get to the… Read the rest

Well, the record was sweet while it lasted.
Last month, American Todd Carmichael made the 700-mile trek from Antarctica’s Ronne Ice Shelf to the South Pole in 39 days, 7 hours and 49 minutes, setting a speed record for the journey. But, according to ExplorersWeb.com, a New York-based web site… Read the rest

This is by far the sketchiest, scariest, most down-right awesomest hiking trail I have ever seen. I can’t believe he makes it without being clipped in.… Read the rest

Traveling nearly 3,500 miles by foot is a feat in and of itself; doing it barefoot is even more epic. Having completed the barefoot coast to coast trek earlier this month, 19 year old Dashiel Asup knows just how epic such an adventure really is. Sponsored by the international charity… Read the rest

Some people take short trips to exotic destinations that result in snapshots and postcards. Some people make epic journeys that result in life changing experiences and timeless tales. The 8,700 mile trek from the Cape of Good Hope to the Sea of Galilee by French couple Alexandre and Sonia Poussin… Read the rest

If you’ve been feeling like you need to do some good, here’s your chance. Soles 4 Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing footwear to those in need, just launched its 50,000 Pairs of Shoes in 50 Days Challenge. The charity’s new site, www.50000shoes.com, went live Monday November 10 and… Read the rest

Even the bigwigs are going sustainable, with the latest company to announce its commitment to sustainability being none other than footwear king, Nike. This week marked the debut of Nike Considered Design, whose products will combine sustainability principles with performance innovations.
New Nike Considered products are monitored by a carefully… Read the rest