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Emile Hirsch’s Congo Diary

December 15, 2008

Take a 23-year-old actor (one admittedly naive about the problems plaguing central Africa), surround him with four young activists, and drop him into one of the world’s most ravaged places. The result? A journey of discovery.

Champagne For Any Budget

December 13, 2008

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No need to overspend for your next celebration. Spain, Italy, and even the U.S. now produce sparkling wines that are just as good as — and a lot cheaper than — fine French champagne.

Isiah Thomas vs. Al Davis: The Final Showdown

December 12, 2008

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Isiah Thomas vs. Al Davis: The Final Showdown

Al Davis’s latest antics in Oakland leave us pining for the good old days of another warped franchise killer — a certain bad-boy GM in New York. But which guy is more destructive? Let’s find out.

Your Perfect Weekend: December 12-14

December 11, 2008

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From surfing to ice climbing, we've got the perfect events to keep you out of the holiday doldrums.

CNN’s Prisoner of War

December 11, 2008

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He had been hunted, kidnapped, and told he was filming his own execution. But CNN correspondent Michael Ware had no plans to leave Iraq. Now, it won’t leave him.

Pathfinder: Mike Horn

December 11, 2008

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Explorer Mike Horn redefines expeditionary learning as he takes dozens of children on excursions to earth's most threatened locations over the next four years.

My Favorite Things: Eric Dane

December 10, 2008

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Eric Dane, best known for his role as plastic surgeon Mark Sloan on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy (ask your girlfriend), also happens to be an active outdoorsman who loves to surf.

Bridging Two Great Mountains

December 10, 2008

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Whistler Blackcomb resort’s new, $52 million Peak 2 Peak Gondola will shepherd as many as 2,050 passengers per hour between the two mountains, connecting more than 8,000 acres of skiable terrain.

Chris Sharma, The Real Spiderman

December 9, 2008

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Chris Sharma has been at the top of the sport climbing world since age 15. Now, with his most recent feat, he’s in a galaxy of his own.

Gear of the Year 2008

December 9, 2008

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It's that time again. We've gathered together the best gadgetry, equipment, and products for Men's Journal 2008 Gear of the Year.

Craftsbury Sculling Center gallery

December 8, 2008

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Discovering a sport for life at the Craftsbury Sculling Center On Big Hosmer Lake, Vermont. Click any image to enlarge. Go back to main story. by Brad Wieners. Photographs by Justin Cash

A Sport for Life

December 8, 2008

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As you look through our 2008 “Best List” of amazing exploits and cool things to do, start your own for 2009 — and leave room for staging your own private comeback.