Yosemite Climbers Attempt Historic Free Ascent, New National Geographic Unique Lodges, and More!

View in web browser. Your Shot Assignment, Long Weekends, and More         ADVENTURE BLOG  |  OUR TRIPS  |  OUR LODGES       This week all eyes are on climbing's center stage, El Capitan, the 3,000-foot monolith in Yosemite National Park, as climbers Tommy Caldwell—one of our 2015 Adventurers of the Year—and Kevin Jorgeson vie to make history and complete the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall. Vote for the People's Choice ›› | Where Are They Now? ›› | Adventurers on Instagram ››         EDITOR'S PICKS     Extreme Photo of the Week   See a snowboarder ride an active volcano in New Zealand.   See Photo ››     Your Shot Assignment   Send us your best outdoor adventure shot for our "Behind the Adventure" Your Shot assignment with guest editor Jimmy Chin.   Read More ››     Long Weekends   Master the three-day weekend getaway with advice from trusted locals in adventure towns so vibrant and authentic that you may never want to leave.   Read More ››         HIGHLIGHTS     Myanmar Climb   Expedition leader Hilaree O'Neill reflects on the epic jungle trek and alpine climb she undertook in an attempt to solve a mystery.       Colorado's Burliest Hike   Imagine climbing 14 14,000-foot Colorado peaks in one continuous push lasting less than 60 hours—without trails.             INTRODUCING NEW WAYS TO TRAVEL IN 2015 WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC   In 2015, we're thrilled to offer you more ways to travel with us than ever before! Independent travelers will want to check out our new Private Expeditions, a series of unique itineraries to incredible places across the globe designed for you and the traveling companions you choose. Many of these trips feature a member of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World—a brand-new collection of world-class accommodations that set the standard for sustainable tourism and outstanding guest experiences. We've also added to our repertoire of group expeditions with journeys to Norway's fjord lands, the deserts of Oman, and more. Learn about what's new below, and visit our website to see all our trips. Check out our new photo- and video-sharing community—Expedition Moments—to see photo galleries from our expeditions and to share favorite images from your National Geographic trips.     Unique Lodges of the World   From Costa Rica to Tanzania, we've selected extraordinary lodges around the world that share our commitment to protecting the world's natural and cultural heritage while offering guests top amenities and enriching experiences with the local culture and environment.   Learn More ››     Private Expeditions     Round up your travel buddies, select your trip dates, and book a Private Expedition to one of 13 incredible destinations around the world—from the sun-drenched shores of Greece to Bhutan's staggering Himalayan peaks.   Learn More ››     Explore New Trips for 2015   Ride the rails on a scenic train journey through Norway's fjord lands, join National Geographic experts at active archaeological sites in Oman, dig for dinosaur fossils alongside a paleontologist on a family expedition to America's Southwest, and much more.   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 © 2015 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.