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JUNE 2013

The Adventures of Alexander Megos, Teenage Climber

At 19, Alexander Megos is the first person to climb one of the world's most difficult routes without any preparation – and he's just getting started.

The Secret Summer Paddle

The glacial snow on Oregon's Broken Top Mountain thaws just enough in summer to make the glassy waters of its normally frozen lake navigable by paddleboard.

In the next year, 34,000 American troops will return home, having experienced the fundamentally masculine, inimitable thrill and horror of war. The rest of us will merely cling to the fantasies of battles that others have waged.

Steve Earle's Recession Blues

The outlaw-country hero on hard times in America, his second chance at fatherhood, and why he needs a flatscreen in every room.

Range Rover's Undercover Reinvention

The flagship SUV loses 700 pounds, beefs up its off-road (and aquatic) capabilities, and retains its classic looks.

Larry Ellison's Obsession

A new book looks into the world of reclusive software mogul Larry Ellison – and his drive to conquer the America's Cup.

Ron Wolforth, the Pitcher Doctor

A little-known Texas coach may have the secret to getting pitchers to throw 90 mph, injury-free. So why isn't Major League Baseball listening?

Life Lessons From Mel Brooks

What six decades of subversive comedy taught Mel Brooks about money, women, and the courage of Quentin Tarantino.

Mark Ruffalo's Good Life Formula: 3 Kids, 1 Rabbit, 47 Acres, 2,764 Miles From Hollywood

He proved himself as an indie-film heartbreaker, got an Oscar nod as a home-wrecking organic gardener, and even brought some nuance to a raging, green superhero. Now, at 45, the most likable guy in Hollywood is hitting his stride in upstate New York.

A Pilot's Son, Flying Solo

As fathers go, Commander Peter Rodrick was a boyhood fantasy – dashing, decorated, able to land a jet on a tiny aircraft-carrier flight deck. He was a masculine ideal no son could live up to – or live without.

The Navy SEALs Break Their Silence

How the elite special-operations force went from top secret – to out of control.

MAY 2013

Ride France's Endless Wave

A little-known river wave in Bordeaux offers surfers a three-mile ride – if their legs can take it.

Russell Banks: Old Goat or Old Fool?

It is said that if the mountains are high enough, a climber is likely to meet his feared true self up there. So which would the 72-year-old author encounter at 18,000 feet in the Himalayas?

Hike Solo in Utah's Canyon Country

In summer, the surreal landscape of southern Utah's slot canyons and arches offers challenging days and rare solitude.

Walk the Wilds of Zambia

Leave the Land Rovers to the tourists: Get a real sense of southern Africa's remote bush on a walking safari across South Luangwa National Park.

In Search of Russia's Forbidden Waves

The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East is a subarctic wonder, packed with active volcanoes and glaciers. It also juts deep into the Pacific Ocean, catching massive swells from Japan and Alaska – the kind ambitious surfers dream about.

How to Handle Danger Without Fear

Laird Hamilton on managing risk and embracing the danger.

Deadliest Catch's Hell on Ice

Can a seasoned polar explorer survive two frigid, perilous weeks on a crab boat in the Bering Sea with the blue-collar heroes of 'Deadliest Catch'?

Eddie Huang's Appetite for Destruction

New York chef Eddie Huang is self-taught, outspoken, and all about defying the food world's expectations.

What to Read: May 2013

These outstanding new books rediscover a sense of place, from Sarajevo to suburbia.

Derek Cianfrance, a Gritty Visionary Breaks Out

With 'The Place Beyond the Pines,' filmmaker Derek Cianfrance applies his unflinching vision to a star-filled action movie.

Brazil's Bull-Riding Takeover

One of the world's most dangerous sports may be rooted in North America, but its best athletes now hail from south of the equator.

Kevin Krigger Is Racing for History

At this year's Kentucky Derby, the 29-year-old jockey hopes to recapture the lost glory of horse racing's black jockeys.

Jim Whittaker, Mount Everest's First American, Looks Back

Climber Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit the great peak, 50 years ago, looks back on his landmark ascent.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, the NBA's Night Riders

Miami Heat superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade show support for cyclists' rights.

The Truth About Killer Kitties

A shocking study suggests that your cuddly pet is also a cunning predator. But as cat people and angry birders square off, the issue of feline ferocity is far from settled.

Mad Men's Matthew Weiner on Winning and Losing

The 'Mad Men' creator discusses thriving on rejection, winning on 'Jeopardy!' and the dumb things he can't help saying.

Troy Knapp, a Ghost in the Backcountry

For years, a violent drifter with a long arrest record has roamed the wilderness of southern Utah, trapping what he eats, raiding weekend cabins for supplies, and evading one of the biggest manhunts in the West. He's armed, dangerous, and desperate to stay free. What would it take to bring him in alive?

APRIL 2013

The Golf Architect: Gil Hanse

Visionary course designer Gil Hanse believes a wilder course helps the game and the player.

Hector Camacho's Vida Macho

In the ring, Hector "Macho" Camacho was a champion – a dazzling, fast-footed showman in cheetah-print trunks. Out of it, he was a coke-fueled, womanizing wild man, until the appetites that consumed him cost him his life.

Mark Ruffalo's Good Life Formula

How Hollywood's greenest star found peace.

Plus: The New Whiskey Masters

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