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Racing Against Gravity (Video)

November 5, 2009

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Racing Against Gravity (Video)

What do you do when the concept of human wingsuit flight has become blasé? See who can plunge to Earth the fastest.

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See the World — at 50% Off!

November 4, 2009

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See the World — at 50% Off!

The economy is still a mess — but for exotic locales in even worse financial straits, there's never been a better time to go.

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Chasing the Ice

October 19, 2009

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Chasing the Ice

James Martin’s passion for glaciers has taken him to the ends of the Earth to photograph a vanishing resource.

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Climbing’s Outer Limits

October 15, 2009

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Climbing’s Outer Limits

Death can seem to come in waves to the climbing community, and for a month this summer it hit like a tsunami.

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The Men Behind the Parks

October 1, 2009

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The Men Behind the Parks

In his third epic on great American inventions after Baseball and Jazz, Ken Burns turns his lens on The National Parks.

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Camping Essentials: Meal-in-a-Bag

August 27, 2009

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Camping Essentials: Meal-in-a-Bag

Camping isn't meant to be gourmet. Eschew hard-to-prepare and time-consuming meals for the roughin-it version; add water and stir.

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Camping Essentials: The Headlamp

August 27, 2009

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An underrated camping essential, the headlamp offers its user the ability to use their hands without losing light.

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The Art of No-Sweat Camping

August 27, 2009

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The Art of No-Sweat Camping

MJ's ultimate guide to camping has everything you need to hit the road and rough it, including the best campsites in the country, a complete packing list, and lessons in wilderness gourmet.

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Where to Camp

August 27, 2009

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Where to Camp

The perfect car-camping site — one that allows you to relax in style and sits just a few feet away from adventure — is a rare find. These are the 20 best places to park and pitch in the lower 48.

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Wild Connecticut

August 24, 2009

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Wild Connecticut

Finding unexpected solitude — and great pubs — along the new 220-mile New England trail.

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Vail Valley’s Hidden Secret

August 5, 2009

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Vail Valley’s Hidden Secret

The country’s largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns once again at The Teva Mountain Games. Dropping a whopping 480 feet per mile, Homestake Creek is a paddling gem that was once known only to Vail Valley locals. Watch these Extreme Kayak athletes battle through whitewater to compete in this high speed high [...]

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Young Paddlers

July 22, 2009

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Young Paddlers

Three brave long-distance rowers who dared to challenge--or are still challenging--the open seas.

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The Original Thru-Hiker

July 10, 2009

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The Original Thru-Hiker

A new Smithsonian exhibit looks at environmentalist Earl Shaffer, the first man to hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one continuous trip.

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Activist with a Paddle

June 22, 2009

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Activist with a Paddle

George Wolfe set out to save the Los Angeles River and in the process patched a hole in the Clean Water Act.

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Canada’s Best Remote River

June 17, 2009

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Canada’s Best Remote River

If you’re seeking an unspoiled wilderness adventure at a bargain price, grab a paddle and head to the Bloodvein.

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