Archive | May, 2009

In the June Issue: Rafael Nadal

May 19, 2009

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In the June Issue: Rafael Nadal

Pick up the June issue of Men’s Journal to go inside the mind of the world's fiercest competitor, Rafael Nadal; to take a tour the 30 best neighborhoods in America; to follow one man's swamp-slogging, machete-wielding mission to walk the length of the Amazon River; and to read the heart-wrenching tale of Norman Ollestad's new memoir of survival, Crazy for the Storm.

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Aconcagua: Everyman’s Everest

May 19, 2009

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Aconcagua: Everyman’s Everest

Though it’s the second-highest of the seven summits, 22,834-foot Aconcagua is also one of the most accessible. Doubt that? TIM SOHN managed to summit on willpower, Kool-Aid, and, okay, yeah, a little help from the best in the business.

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Matthew McConaughey: The Air-Conditioned Gypsy

May 18, 2009

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Matthew McConaughey: The Air-Conditioned Gypsy

To really get to know Matthew McConaughey, you have to hear his tales from the road. Like about the KKK brisket guy in Waco, or the 7,200-mile trek in his Airstream. Because at heart he’s a vagabond.

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Your Perfect Weekend May 15-17

May 14, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend May 15-17

This weekend treat yourself to 250 beers in Michigan, an action-packed river festival in Virginia, or a three-day music jam at Joshua Tree.

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How Captain Sully Knew What To Do

May 14, 2009

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How Captain Sully Knew What To Do

Pilots don’t practice landing in the Hudson River, but they do all face several lifetimes’ worth of nightmare scenarios inside increasingly sophisticated simulators.

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This Bacon Explosion Is a Work of Genius

May 12, 2009

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This Bacon Explosion Is a Work of Genius

As pork lovers may already know, the bacon explosion has officially landed in midtown Manhattan. Naturally, our indefatigable search for adventure lured MJ’s editorial team down the street to our local Irish pub to try it out.

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Eagle Rider [Sponsored]

May 12, 2009

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Eagle Rider [Sponsored]

Eagle Rider is the world's largest adventure company specializing in Harley-Davidson, Dirt Bike, Enduro, ATV & Jetski rentals and tours.

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Offshore Sailing School [Sponsored]

May 12, 2009

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Offshore Sailing School [Sponsored]

Get away to the sun-splashed waters of Florida or the Caribbean and learn to sail.

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My Adventures [Sponsored]

May 12, 2009

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My Adventures [Sponsored]

New! A free social network for outdoor enthusiasts. Find friends, form travel relationships, study trip reports, post photos, videos and joint forums.

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Picton Castle [Sponsored]

May 12, 2009

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Picton Castle [Sponsored]

Sail around the world on a square-rigger! Cast off May 2010. Or sail with us this summer.

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Costa Rica Rios [Sponsored]

May 11, 2009

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Costa Rica Rios [Sponsored]

Costa Rica Rios - all-inclusive, multisport adventure trips all year round in Costa Rica, since 1995.

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Anse Chastanet Resort [Sponsored]

May 11, 2009

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Anse Chastanet Resort [Sponsored]

Anse Chastanet Resort - St. Lucia. A spectacularly scenic resort hideaway with 600 acres of verdant tranquility.

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Grand Canyon Expeditions [Sponsored]

May 11, 2009

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Grand Canyon Expeditions [Sponsored]

All inclusive 8, 14, and 16 day river expeditions. Also offering, "Special Interest Expeditions."

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Wildcard Adventures [Sponsored]

May 11, 2009

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Wildcard Adventures [Sponsored]

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Bhutan, Myanmar, China, Mongolia, Bali & Thailand.

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Kumuka Worldwide [Sponsored]

May 11, 2009

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Kumuka Worldwide [Sponsored]

Kumuka Worldwide began 25 years ago with one overland truck and a Trans Africa trip. Since then they have grown to offer adventurous travelers over 450 exciting tours.

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