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Whale Sharks, Bornean Orangutans Move a Step Closer to Extinction

Whale Sharks, Bornean Orangutans Move a Step Closer to Extinction

The latest IUCN Red List has placed whale sharks and winghead sharks as Endangered and Bornean orangutans as Critically Endangered - one step from Extinction. The assessment blames growing human pressures for this. According to the latest report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the whale shark

Dutch cyclist Maurits Lammertink wins Škoda Tour de Luxembourg 2016

Dutch cyclist Maurits Lammertink wins Škoda Tour de Luxembourg 2016

Dutchman Maurits Lammertink of team Roompot-Oranje Peloton claims victory at the 76th edition of Škoda Tour de Luxembourg , finishing ahead of former World Cycling Champion Philippe Gilbert (BMC Racing) and Luxembourger Alex Kirsch (Stölting Service Group) The 76th edition of Škoda Tour de Luxembourg – a five-stage multi-day cycle road race

Eurisy Conference: Where Space and Outdoor Sports Interact

Eurisy Conference: Where Space and Outdoor Sports Interact

Outdoor industry experts and enthusiasts met satellite technology experts at the Outdoor Sports and Satellite Solutions conference on 20th May at Bayonne, France to discuss how the two sectors could innovate together. The event was organised by Eurisy, an NGO within the European Space Agency to promote satellite technology in

Surfer-filmmaker duo explore their home state in "Here to Here: An Ode to California"

Surfer-filmmaker duo explore their home state in "Here to Here: An Ode to California"

After exploring the world, well-known filmmaker Morgan Maassen and pro surfer Nole Cossart decided to combine the things they love most–surf, photography, and travel, and road trip their way through California. On top of capturing their escape from city into nature through film, Morgan takes time to reflect on

Exclusive: Everest Base Camp doctor shares his story from the 2015 quake

Exclusive: Everest Base Camp doctor shares his story from the 2015 quake

Major Ritesh Goel was part of the Indian Army Expedition on Everest Base Camp when the disastrous earthquake struck Nepal in May 2015, and triggered a deadly avalanche on the mountain. He treated more than 80 people before helicopters could arrive. In an exclusive story for The Outdoor Journal, he

Nepal yet to decide if Everest permits to be extended

Nepal yet to decide if Everest permits to be extended

Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism has proposed extending Everest permits for climbers who were forced to abandon the peak in 2015. The final decision will be taken Thursday, according to sources. The Ministry of Tourism has prepared a proposal to extend Everest permits for climbers who were forced to abandon

Google puts New Zealand’s Great Walks on the map

Google puts New Zealand’s Great Walks on the map

Filmmaker and outdoor enthusiast Matt Jenke has helped put some of New Zealand’s top walks on Google Maps. With its networks of highly varied and well-served multi-day trails, New Zealand has become a bucket-list destination for tourists who like to take slow travel to the ultimate level – on their