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Your Perfect Weekend May 1-3

April 30, 2009

Celebrate the arrival of May’s warm weather by cooling off to some beers in St. Louis, river rafting in North Carolina, or kayaking in British Columbia.

The Goods on Spanish Reds

April 30, 2009

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For less than 20 bucks you can get a great bottle that will blow away many twice-the-price California vintages. Here are a few simple guidelines for buying wisely.

The Giro d’Italia has long been regarded as the less prestigious stepbrother of the Tour de France. This year is different. Here are five reasons the 100-year-old Giro takes Europe’s, er, pink jersey. (Yes, food is one of them.)

Iron Todd Palin

April 29, 2009

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Last time you saw Todd Palin he was standing quietly by his woman on the campaign trail. Now meet him on his own terms, as an outdoorsman who competes in one of the toughest races on Earth.

Take Recovery as Seriously as You Do Your Workouts

April 28, 2009

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Take Recovery as Seriously as You Do Your Workouts

To stay fresh, follow this pro-athlete prescription as closely as is reasonable for your schedule.

Update to “The Killing Peak”

April 27, 2009

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Setting the record straight on the K2 tragedy.

The Biggest Drop — Then Another

April 26, 2009

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As a film crew watched, he took a tight line on the right side of the falls and, thanks to the water's churning aeration, made a surprisingly soft landing, narrowly avoiding getting pulled into caves on either side.

How To Stick With It

April 26, 2009

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For most guys it’s the difference between keeping fit and falling out of shape, but staying motivated is easier than you think — with the right incentives.

The Hang Gang

April 26, 2009

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The Northeast may get overlooked as a climbing destination, but it has produced some world-class rock jocks. We asked five of them — guys who have scaled walls from New York to Nepal — to put the latest climbing duds and activewear to the test, and reveal their choicest routes.

Fitness’s Founding Father

April 26, 2009

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Every decade ushers in a new “revolutionary” exercise fad (or three). But as Mr. America, Mark Adams’s new biography, points out, most of them probably owe a nod to Bernarr Macfadden and his magazine Physical Culture.

Alone Across the Ice

April 24, 2009

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Todd Carmichael set out to become the fastest person to reach the South Pole on foot. He didn’t count on having to fight for his own life.

Your Perfect Weekend: April 24-26

April 24, 2009

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Finish April with a bang by mountain bike racing in California, toasting cold beers in Oregon, or jamming at a wily music festival in New Orleans.

Great Buys on Unconventional Red Wines

April 24, 2009

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A cratering 401(k) has a way of shifting a wine lover’s focus away from the big-ticket marquee wines to the joy of the hunt. With value in mind, here are four off-the-beaten-path reds you should try.