FEATURES
The Deepest Dive | 62
How deep underwater can a man go and make it back alive? In Indonesia's remote Gili Islands, Simon Liddiard -- one of the world's most daring deep scuba divers -- is trying to find out. BY DAVID CASE

John McCain on Courage | 68
The senior senator from Arizona -- who knows a thing or two about bravery -- gives his 10 rules for living a more courageous life. An exclusive excerpt from his new book. BY JOHN MCCAIN

The Rock's Hawaii | 72
He's lived all over the country, but when the Rock needs to recharge his batteries he heads back to Hawaii, his boyhood stomping grounds. PLUS: The Rock picks his favorite Oahu hideouts, from La'ie Point to Chinaman's Hat. BY DAVID HOCHMAN

Fall of a Small-Town Hero | 78
In Indiana, the most basketball-crazed place on earth, Kent Poole was a true high school legend. He even played a hoops star much like himself in the film Hoosiers. But last fall, two decades after his last championship season, Poole took his own life. Now his hometown is trying to understand how their local hero lost his way. BY PAUL SOLOTAROFF

Flying with the Blue Angels | 86
Don't even think about climbing into the cockpit with the navy's elite team of supercool fighter jocks, unless your idea of fun is flying F/A-18 Hornets at 400 mph -- in wingtip-to-wingtip formations -- just 200 feet off the ground. BY ROBERT K. WILCOX

COVER STORY
Hideouts and Secret Destinations | 20
Paddle an endless maze of lakes in Ely, Minnesota. Hang 10 in Mal Pa’s, Costa Rica. Commune with grizzlies near the glaciers of Girdwood, Alaska. Those are just three of our 25 perfect hideouts -- all you have to do is pack up, turn off the cell phone, and get out of town. PLUS: Jim Harrison on finding your own private hideaway, Simon Winchester on his Scottish island retreat, and Bob Shacochis on living off the grid.

ADVENTURE
News Aron Ralston climbs again, the tragedy of Marco Pantani, an unsolved Everest mystery, and...Cameron Diaz in the Eco-Challenge? 38
King of the Mountains Ed Viesturs prepares to tackle Annapurna in his effort to become the first American to top all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. 40
Captain Outrageous Will a radical eco-warrior be able to seize control of the nation's most prestigious environmental group? 42
Books The epic tale of one man's life, way, way off the grid in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 46

PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Roger Clemens Workout The Rocket's training regimen -- part torture, part play -- is perfect for the weekend warrior. 48
Health News How to get a deal on your gym membership, figure out if your boss is psycho, laser away your sports injuries, and more. 54
The Truth About Carbs Are they good for you? Bad for you? What's the real deal? 56
Raising the Steaks Mad cow has made beef a bad word, but here's why you don't have to worry. PLUS: Know your cuts of meat. 58

STYLE
Watches Forget leather. Forget steel. Even on $10,000 trophy watches, rubber straps are in. 94

GEAR GUIDE
Reinventing the Wheels Rating the revolutionary new crop of full-suspension mountain bikes. PLUS: Rugged accessories that improve your ride 98
Kicking Bass Kevin VanDam, the Tiger Woods of bass fishing, on every angler's must-have gear. 102
Lord of the Swings The latest golf clubs and shoes are more high-tech than ever. PLUS: The Donald's favorite clubs. 104
Sunglasses Sport-specific shades to improve your game. 106
Personal Trainers Customize your workout with the latest in fitness technology. 108

MISC.
Real Heroes A farmhouse fire. A family trapped. And a real hero to the rescue. 132
Mail 14
Contributors 16