The Adventurist: New “Page” Added

If everyone will look directly to the top of the screen, you will now find a title called “Rare Wildlife Encounters: Your Story”.  Click on this and now you will have a place to continually post your Animal Encounter Adventures.

I have done this for a couple of reasons.  Read more

What is the highest Peak in South America?

There is a raging debate going on right now about what the highest peak in South America is.  This could very well have some bad aftershocks–since 7 people claim to have climbed the highest peak on all seven continents at this time. Read more

After Ama Dablam Tragedy, First Team Summits

My readers to The Adventurist will remember a few days ago when I was reporting on the tragedy at Ama Dablam where three climbers and three Sherpas were killed following an unexpected avalanche at the Camp3 site.

www.everestnews.com is reporting today that Ama Dablam has been summited a mere 13 days after this tragedy. Read more

The Adventurist: One Thousand Strong and Growing

On November 27, I told everyone that The Adventurist had recorded it’s first 500 hits.  Well, three days later, November 30, I am very proud to say that we have reached the 1,000 hit plataeu.   It is really kind of remarkable.

This whole thing started out as a small project.  I wanted to try to reach 500 people in 1 month.  This took a mere 11 days to accomplish. Read more

Finding Water in Antarctica

It is hard to imagine Water being hard to find in Antarctica.  This place is surrounded by Ocean and made of ice.  I guess I have just never really thought about it.

Antarctica is made of ice, but for the most part it is ice made from the Ocean  Salt Water.  And well the Ocean, of course, is full of salt as well.  So what do you do when you have things to wash, baths to take, or would just like to enjoy a nice refreshing glass of water in the Antarctic? Read more

Rare Wildlife Encounters: Your Story

On a recent post on Ralph Maughan’s Wildlife News at http://wolves.wordpress.com/  it was mentioned that there should be a place on the Web to post your own personal Wildlife Encounter’s.  Ralph mentioned that this would be a great project for someone to take up, so here I am.

I want to hear about your personal encounter’s with wildlife and nature.  Tell me your amazing story.  If it is a good one, I will post it on my Blog as a seperate Story, giving you the writing credit for it. Read more

Climbing The World’s 14 Highest Peaks: Part 1, The Mountains

You could call it the holy grail of mountain climbing.  Only 13 climbers have ever done it, but many people try each and every year.  Most don’t succeed and some die in the process.  So what could this ultimate challenge be?  Climbing the World’s 14 tallest peaks, and living to talk about it.

Over the coming weeks, I will be doing a three part series.  Part 1 will talk about the 14 tallest peaks themselves.  Part 2:  The Climbers who have succeeded in conquering this holy grail of climbing and Part 3: A few people who are on the path to climbing immortality.

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The Man with a Cross to Bare: The Story of Arthur Blessitt

Some people thrive on Adventure in mysterious ways.  Some get their kicks hiking through countries or even walking around the World.  Imagine, if you will, crossing The Sahara Desert with it’s 135 degree temperatures, or Antarctica at minus 50.  Now imagine doing this with a 12 foot by 6 foot, 70 pound cross strapped to your back.

Meet Arthur Blessitt.  He has circumnavigated the World one and a half times, has been on all seven continents, and through 307 different countries.  He is listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as having achieved “The World’s Longest Walk.”  What could possess someone to keep on walking….and walking….and walking? Read more

A Personal Letter from Senator Richard G. Luger, R-Indiana

Editor’s Note:  This letter from Senator Luger was recieved by me today on account of a letter I had previously written him concerning The US Coast Guard’s plan to use the Great Lakes as a training ground for the military.  Also, you will find that I asked him about another “World” issue–that being Iran, and what the US was trying to do with this situation.  I have taken it upon myself to get more involved, and writing our politicians on items that concern us is one way we can all have our voices heard.  I hope you enjoy this letter. 

Dear Mr. Hendricks:

Thank you for contacting me with your concern about the U.S. Coast Guard’s plan for training in the Great Lakes region.  I appreciate learning of your concerns, and I am grateful for your kind words about my service in the United States Senate.

A number of constituents have contacted me with similar concerns.  I have contacted the Coast Guard to express my interest in this important matter.  The Coast Guard has established a website to inform the public about plans in the Great Lakes.  I would encourage you to visit the website at <http://www.uscgd9safetyzones.com/go/site/1295/>.  I will closely monitor the progress of this issue with your thoughts in mind.

I also noted your interest in Iran.  I believe that diplomacy in our relations with Iran is crucial.  Military options are not preferable and we should be working hard with allies, international organizations, and others to move Iran away from its present course. Read more

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The Antarctic Sun: Reporting from the Bottom of the World

In an earlier post, I introduced all of you to The Antarctic Sun…The Wold’s southern most newspaper.  After doing this story, I emailed the Editor looking for more information about this unique Newspaper and reporting experience.  Here is the email in it’s entirety.

First I will post my email, then their answers will follow.  Hope you enjoy this update.

My First  Email to the Antarctic Sun:

Hello,

I was interested in asking everyone a couple of questions about your newspaper.  I am wondering how long it has been published.  What it is like being a Newspaper Reporter in the Antarctic and how did the Newspaper get started?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Jason Read more

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