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Race Across New Zealand: Map Details

April 29, 2010

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

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 [...]

Big-City Escapes

April 19, 2010

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Five great ways to explore five great American cities — for your next visit or simply an afternoon off.

Winds of Summer

April 12, 2010

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From beginner to veteran, the wind at Hawks Cay Resort is for everyone.

Mexico Auténtico

April 12, 2010

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Around Merida on the Yucatan, an underexposed paradise

Opening Up the Maine Woods

March 31, 2010

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A 30,000-acre reserve unites some of New England’s greatest wilderness lodges.

Sweden’s New Water World

March 22, 2010

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With an expansive marine park, the country stakes a fresh claim as Europe's eco mecca.

Borneo’s Forbidden Chasm

March 10, 2010

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Climbing’s elite headed to the jungle island in search of a bold way to the top of Mount Kinabalu. They had no idea how hard it would be just to find the bottom.

Faces of the Vancouver Olympics

February 25, 2010

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Over two days, former U.S. Ski Team member and professional photographer LAUREN ROSS captured images of the athletes and fans that make up the 2010 Winter Games.

Winter Camping Goes Retro

February 24, 2010

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Swearing off high-tech synthetics for cotton, canvas, and a fat stove, a growing cult of "snow walkers" harks back to an era of cold-weather fun — and keeps plenty warm.

The Frozen Soul of Pond Hockey

February 23, 2010

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Vying for the world championship of shinny on the Canadian tundra

Blogging the Vancouver Olympics: Part 4

February 19, 2010

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All week, Men’s Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In this dispatch, he puts his tourist hat on and trades pins, watches a team Canada hockey game among Canadians, and puts forth a question about Olympic uniforms.

Blogging the Vancouver Olympics: Part 3

February 18, 2010

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All week, Men’s Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In this dispatch, he scores a ticket to the men's halfpipe finals—one of the hottest seats at the Olympics—and chats with Shaun White's manager prior to his gold medal run.

Blogging the Vancouver Olympics: Part 2

February 17, 2010

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All week, Men’s Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In this second dispatch, he heads up to the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort, only to find the alpine ski race he'd hoped to see was canceled for the day—due to a foot of fresh powder...

Blogging The Vancouver Olympics

February 16, 2010

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All week, Men's Journal editor GORDY MEGROZ will provide an inside look at the events, athletes, and parties that make up the Winter Games. In his first dispatch he observes the mood in Yaletown and considers the odds of Bode Miller taking home more Olympic hardware.