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The Money Wrench

Monday, March 23, 2009

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The Money Wrench

With thousands of acres of Utah wilderness at stake, Tim DeChristopher resurrected the lost art of civil disobedience.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 20-23

Thursday, February 19, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 20-23

Since the last days of February provide some of the deepest powder of the year, we give you the best places to get your skiing, sled dog racing, and even snowkiting fix this weekend.

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Your Perfect Valentine’s Weekend

Thursday, February 12, 2009

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Your Perfect Valentine’s Weekend

Four retreats where you can impress your better half while still getting your adventure fix, whether it’s skiing or conquering a hot tub.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 5-8

Thursday, February 5, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 5-8

New York City takes center stage this weekend with two killer events to choose from. Plus: The best place to catch skiing and snowboarding heroics out West.

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Record Book: The Fastest Man on Two Wheels

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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Record Book: The Fastest Man on Two Wheels

Going 360mph on a two-wheeler, taking a leap of faith into a Chinese sinkhole, and biking a high wire across Newark: all things you won't be doing this month.

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Your Perfect Weekend: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1

You've got to do something before the kick-off in Tampa, so we give you the best options for partying, snowboarding, skiing, and running before settling in front of a big screen and stuffing your face with far too many pigs-in-a-blanket.

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This Month in DVDs: Lost Western Gems

Friday, January 9, 2009

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This Month in DVDs: Lost Western Gems

The long wait is finally over: Five gun-blazing late-’50s Western classics directed by the legendary Budd Boetticher are finally out on DVD. Plus four more DVDs worth picking up.

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The Ultimate Paddle Boat

Monday, January 5, 2009

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The Ultimate Paddle Boat

This Canadian's record-breaking trip took a little ingenuity and a lot of leg power.

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Skydiving Everest

Monday, January 5, 2009

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Skydiving Everest

In October, 37 skydivers got to see the world's tallest mountain from a whole new perspective.

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Your Perfect Weekend: Jan. 1-4

Thursday, January 1, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: Jan. 1-4

Kick off the New Year right with a little skiing, snowboarding, dogsledding, blues, and, of course, outdoor hockey.

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Your Perfect Weekend: December 26-28

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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It wouldn't be a complete Christmas holiday if we didn't give you the best places to go ice climbing, skiing, and tubing over the weekend.

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Your Perfect Weekend: December 19-21

Thursday, December 18, 2008

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Your Perfect Weekend: December 19-21

This weekend’s to-do list: ice climbing in the Adirondacks, snowboarding in Colorado, and keeping up with the FIS World Cup. So much for not having any plans.

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Your Perfect Weekend: December 12-14

Thursday, December 11, 2008

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Your Perfect Weekend: December 12-14

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

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Chris Sharma, The Real Spiderman

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

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Chris Sharma, The Real Spiderman

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.

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