Best of the Year: Photos, Adventurers, Gear, Trails

View in web browser. Favorite Thrill Trails, Videos, and More         ADVENTURE BLOG  |  OUR TRIPS       Meet the outstanding individuals who made our year in adventure with their remarkable achievements in exploration, adventure sports, conservation, and humanitarianism. Each embodies a unique spirit of adventure. It's up to you to decide who will be the People's Choice Adventurer of the Year. See Their Feats ›› | Vote Now ›› | Updates ››         EDITOR'S PICKS     Top Adventure Photos   See our favorite adventure photos of the year, with behind-the-scenes information on getting the shot.   See Photos ››     Gear of the Year   The brisk days of fall and cold nights of winter bring out the best in gear design and technology.   See Gear ››     Favorite Thrill Trails   The following 20 walks take in perilous heights, erupting volcanoes, treacherous steps, and other hair-raising moments.   Read More ››         HIGHLIGHTS     Video: Sun Dog   A skier and his dog find great joy in the mountains of Bariloche, Argentina.       Video: An Education   Explorer Mike Libecki and his 11-year-old daughter go to Antarctica for an expedition.             GO ON AN ACTIVE ADVENTURE WITH NAT GEO   Hit the trails and explore some of the world's most jaw-dropping landscapes on an active adventure with National Geographic. Trek among Torres del Paine's snow-capped peaks in Patagonia, discover the lesser-known trails of the Grand Canyon with our dynamic guides, or trek across England's mystical landscapes as you hike from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. These and more incredible hiking adventures await you all around the globe! See them all on our website or request a catalog.     Hiking the Grand Canyon   Learn More ››     Hiking Patagonia   Learn More ››     England Coast to Coast   Learn More ››           FEATURED GALLERY: CLASSIC SKI TOWNS OF THE WORLD   Just what makes a classic ski town? It starts, naturally, with skiing and snowboarding so good they attract people like youth-bestowing fountains.           SHOP | DONATE | TRAVEL       You are receiving this email because ignoble.experiment@arconati.us is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please unsubscribe.   Contact Us | NGS Customer Service | Privacy Policy   To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. Learn how.   National Geographic | 1145 17th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2014 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.