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A Grand Adventure Gallery

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

What it’s like to climb Wyoming’s Grand Teton? These amazing photos serve as an impressive introduction to one of North America’s signature adventures.

A Grand Adventure

Monday, November 22, 2010

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What it’s like to climb Wyoming’s Grand Teton? Men’s Journal presents a multimedia introduction to one of North America’s signature adventures.

A 1,740-Foot Wave and Other Marvels

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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In her new book, author Susan Casey investigates the destructive character of freak waves in the open ocean — some as tall as the Sear (aka Willis) Tower — through the eyes of those who know them the most.

Race Across New Zealand: What Doesn’t Kill Us Will Save Our Marriage

Monday, May 3, 2010

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Race Across New Zealand: What Doesn’t Kill Us Will Save Our Marriage

Two kids under five. 50-hour-per-week desk job. Three-hour daily commute. Wife struggling with mommy-track blues. Taking on your first three-sport adventure race — out of the question, right? No, the solution.

Race Across New Zealand: Map Details

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Day 1, Miles 0–2: “Just pin it, mate!” That was the best pre-race advice I received, and it came from Tom Butler, our host at the Grasmere Lodge (grasmere.co.nz). Don’t pace yourself off the start, he said. “Go hard, so you’re in one of the faster packs of cyclists.” Day 1, Miles 35–57: With 3,200 [...]

Race Across New Zealand: Prep & Gear

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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Prep & Gear Six Months Out Learn to kayak: Master the prerequisite skills for Class II whitewater — breaking in and out of swift current, ferry-gliding, self-rescue. Start budgeting: Back-of-the-envelope, all-in estimate: $7,625 per person, including the $656 (U.S.) entry fee. Four Months Out Buy your ride: No niche racing bike required, just a versatile, fast [...]

Gearing Up for a Race Across New Zealand

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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- Field tests and other advice on sports equipment and apparel for anyone preparing to race as a runner, cyclist, kayaker or all three - by Brad Wieners - To prepare for and finish the Speight’s Coast to Coast, a 151-mile adventure race down under, my relay partner (and wife) Mary and I faced two [...]

The Godfather Project

Friday, June 19, 2009

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For father's day weekend, we present a novel way to build a 'life list' — a favor they can't refuse.

Update to “The Killing Peak”

Monday, April 27, 2009

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Setting the record straight on the K2 tragedy.

Frozen Bridal Veil Falls Opens Up

Friday, March 20, 2009

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Whether you're a devotee of mountain sports, an advocate for public access to public lands, or are just looking for seven-plus minutes of T.G.I.F. video to lift your spirits (and make you wish you were in Telluride right now) -- well, this is your link.

Craftsbury Sculling Center gallery

Monday, 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

Monday, 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.