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He dodges sharks, fends off charging elephants, and parries David Letterman with relaxed aplomb. Meet scientist and pitchman M. Sanjayan, coming soon to a channel near you.
In an era of massive oil spills and increasing energy demands, why does river conservation still matter? Because free-flowing water is fun. Because it's good for the national chutzpah. And because, as these four comeback stories illustrate, saving rivers is more profitable than exploiting them.
Last year, I took a half-day road trip through Yellowstone with my brother Garrett. We saw four bears, two herds of buffalo, antelope, elk, four moose, and thousands of tourists. Garrett, an ecologist in the Rockies at the time, could name…
聽 Photo courtesy of alobonzo on Flickr. On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee voted 25-20 to do away with the long-standing restrictions on American citizens visiting Cuba. The vote was largely partisan, the New York Times…
Cruise trips to the Antarctic may end next August, according to The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald. The article states that the International Maritime Organization is banning the use and carriage of heavy oil fuels, the kinds commonly used by big ships in the…
Now that I'm part way through day three of my first Telluride Bluegrass, I've officially drunk the festival kool-aid. We're already making plans to come back next year. I've already been on two incredible mountain bike rides鈥攖he pic above if from yesterday's ride up the Bridal Veil trail, before snow…
As I mentioned in my earlier post, a bunch of us are getting fired up for Telluride Bluegrass this weekend. If you're on the fence about going this year, it's not too late. I just got a press release last…
Things are ramping up at the 国产吃瓜黑料 in Aspen Weekend. Skier Chris Davenport led a hike to Maroon Bells, cyclist Tyler Hamilton headed out with a crew on a road ride, and kayaker Jesse Coombs led a kayaking contingent out…
Last summer, in our June issue, we wrote about our favorite 17 summer music festivals in America. Of course, Telluride Bluegrass was among them. Well, summer is finally here and a bunch of 国产吃瓜黑料 staffers…
In the range wars of the 21st century, the cattle rustler runs Ponzi schemes and the lawman drives an SUV. STEVEN RINELLA joins the new posse.
Sixteen-year-old Noa Ginella beat out favorites Charlie MacArthur and Dan Gavare in a stunning upset this past weekend at the Teva Mountain Games' First Ascent SUP Surf Sprint, Paddling Life reports. The virtually unknown North Shore native had never paddled whitewater…
My parents were reasonably earthy, but I’m convinced my passion for the outdoors came from Manito-wish, a Wisconsin summer camp that, like any real camp, includes a true wilderness trip. If you’re at all concerned that your child is becoming a thin-skinned lily-dipper, consider booting your beloved into the wild聴with…
High water meant big air for the riders in downtown Vail, Colorado, at this weekend's Teva Mountain Games, according to paddlinglife.net. Where organizerspreviously had to dial in an adjustable inflatable barrier to funnel flow, this time there was almost too…
On July 11, GearJunkie.com will host a one-day-only Treasure Hunt event in a wilderness park near Roanoke, Virginia. More than $40,000 in outdoor gear–from backpacks to kayaks–will be given away to an estimated 300 participants. The event will essentially be an adventure,…
Paragliding trips in the Indian Himalayas are deadly, unpredictable...and one of the greatest thrills on earth.
Five hundred dollars can buy you a lot of things: an iPad, a mediocre bike, a lawn mower—or three days of glorious summertime freedom (transportation excluded). Here are our picks for the best do-it-yourself budget escapes in North America, plus outfitted adventures you can't afford to miss.
Talk to me about Spain in the late summer! I'm planning my trip now and want to have a hell of a time!—LisaBoulder, CO
Need a quick getaway? You can score one for free by going to 国产吃瓜黑料InAspen.com and clicking on the Enter To Win tab. If you take the prize, your trip includes airfare…
This fat-tire Shangri-La's got stunning scenery, challenging riding, plenty of beer and music鈥攁nd you don't have to be an expert rider or endurance junkie. Here's everything you need to make the most of this weekend-long party, er, mountain-bike race.
This season, among other dubious firsts, Mount Everest will see a summit bid by the youngest climber, 13-year-old Jordan Romero, and the first attempt by a climber with an artificial hip, 65-year-old Don Healy. One bright spot: Draper, Utah–based Apa Sherpa, who first summited the peak in 1990 with Rob…
Love Acadia, the Tetons, and the Grand Canyon? Wait until you meet their crazy little cousins.
From fresh, tropical milkshakes to buffalo steaks the size of your head, we dug up the best chow near America鈥檚 national parks.
More than two months ago, heavy rains stranded roughly 4,000 visitors at Peru's most well-known tourist site. Mudslides took out the main rail to the Incan…
What's the best defense for when you are running alone and get chased by a couple of wild dogs? All I had was a twig and a snowball to defend myself! Dogs in Mongolia often have rabies and these two were very nasty (and hungry) looking.—DaveMongolia
I’m going on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills in upstate New York this summer and need a pair of pants for the trip. Something light and breathable, yet tough for abrasion resistance on scrambles. I would also like a bit of water resistance, and a quick dry time if they do get wet. Lastly, I would like something that can pack small if I decide to also carry a pair of shorts with me.—SamWoodstock, NY
Anyone going to Turkey and looking for a long-distance trail to hike? You're in luck. Although the 310-mile St. Paul's Trail opened in 2004, volunteers are about to finish…
Retracing Mao Zedong's epic 1934 Long March through China's Great Snowy Mountains, DEAN KING gains a new respect for the few who survived—and discovers a rugged wilderness ripe for modern adventure.
It's not enough to be at the forefront. In an era when everything has supposedly been done, these adventure icons ignore convention, court risk, and let their passion lead the way.
Registration for the ninth annual Teva Mountain Games is now open, with two stand up paddleboarding competitions added to the roster of adventure events. After record attendance and participation last year at host site Vail, Colorado, spots are expected to fill quickly. So if you think you've got…
Cut back on adventure overload with our curated trip guide.
国产吃瓜黑料 editor Chris Keyes sits down with TV's most adventurous anchor.
photo by Raid-de-Himalaya Listen up, AT fans. The Great Himalaya Trail is a 2,800-mile trek through five countries, and it's…
Mongolia (Courtesy of REI 国产吃瓜黑料s) Gadling just posted a list of the “World's Best Hikes“, including Machu Picchu and California's聽 John Muir Trail. Feel like Asia should have got some World's Best love?…
In preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is building six soccer stadiums, investing some $2 billion in transportation upgrades, and assigning 40,000 police officers to babysit the 450,000 fans who'll descend on nine host cities this June. But thanks to now-vacant rooms at new hotels, plus an exchange rate of seven rand to the dollar, you
I’m working in Southeast Alaska (Juneau) again for the summer as a deckhand on a whale-watching tour boat. The rain jackets they gave us last year weren’t all that great, and I want to bring something that offers a little more protection. I work 8 to 16 hours at a time, sometimes it's raining the whole time. I like being able to move, but weight isn’t that big an issue. As a younger student I am also budget-conscious. What do you recommend?—JosephAustin, TX
After moving from Boulder, Colorado, to New York City, our boy was in desperate need of a new fitness plan. Then he discovered boxing—which worked great, until it came time to start getting hit.
Forgive me if this sounds like I'm just rewriting a press release. Frankly, I am. But it's only because I think this is a really cool program that deserves some attention. Teva, the footwear brand, is holding an essay/video contest. The question: If someone gave you $10,000 to fulfill your…
It's freezing outside, and you need a tropical vacation. You can score a trip for free by entering King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel giveaway. If you win, you get a three-night stay…
I a hospital corpsman stationed in Okinawa. I wanted to know what I could try out around here in the surrounding islands. Hiking, kayaking, camping? Brett Okinawa, Japan
Enough with the beer jokes—curling's quickly gaining on classic Olympic sports like skiing.
Short-track speed-skating gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno hasn’t changed his facial hair or bandanna in two Olympics. Help us give him a winning makeover. You can follow Ohno in Vancouver on Twitter.
Winter weekends are short and dark—which means you need to be fast and smart. Beat the blues with one of these surprisingly affordable escapes.
Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love, but did you know that it's name actually means 'sibling love'? The true meaning of city names and other geographic monikers is on display in a slideshow created by The Telegraph. The slideshow samples some…
Book clubs, rejoice: The rollicking sequel to Three Cups of Tea is here.
Roadmonkey 国产吃瓜黑料 Philanthropy is the latest outfitter to specialize in "voluntourism," that sometimes contrived marriage of far-flung travel and community service. MIKE KESSLER checked out one of their new cycling trips in Vietnam. Initially, he was skeptical. Now? He works for the company.
It's the biggest adventure in the aid world—and by far the toughest. JOSHUA HAMMER takes a hard look at the relief effort in the war-torn nation of Chad, where rebels stage their raids on neighboring Darfur and the humanitarian fallout has become the worst show on earth.
Starting February 2010, you can no longer simply show up to get a permit to hike overnight in the backcountry of the Grand Canyon. You're going to have to send your request via snail mail or fax within four months of your planned visit. One…
The International 国产吃瓜黑料 Film Festival starts today and runs through Sunday, November 14th in Boulder, CO.聽 Over 30 movies in three days, the festival is sure to be packed with workshops, parties, and great prizes.聽 Buy a three day pass for $50 at www.adventurefilm.org…
Check out David D'Angelo's short film of still images stitched together from his weekend in Singapore. You can read more about the filmmaker, formerly of Serac 国产吃瓜黑料 Films, here. –Aileen Torres…
You may not be able to swim like Michael Phelps, but you might be able to beat him with your putting skills. If you're supreme on the green, enter The Best of Us Challenge,…
Jack Johnson will perform an acoustic show at the Hawaii Theatre on November 13 and 14. The set will be preceded by a screening of his latest film, Jack Johnson: En Concert. You can buy tickets at…
In the rugged eastern provinces of Afghanistan, where peaks rise thousands of feet on all sides and the next valley is a world away, American troops are engaged in a kind of alpine warfare not seen for decades. Months can go by without combat, but when you're patrolling terrain as dangerous and unpredictable as the enemy, the calm is often shattered when you least expect it.
Rick Lyke's reaction to his diagnosis of prostate cancer at 47 was a proactive one: He founded “Pints for Prostates,” an organization that promotes prostate cancer screening among men via the common bond of beer.聽 “Beer is a universal thing for men,” Lyke said…
As a team of rookies at the World Elephant Polo Championships, we were set up for embarrassment. Instead we tasted glory.
Bagpipes or bikes? In Scotland, the choice is easy: World-class singletrack ranges across the stark beauty of the Highlands, transecting the ancient kingdom and drawing fat-tire aficionados from far and wide. MARK LEVINE takes his lumps in craggy Caledonia.
Last week the Olympic torch was lit in Olympia, Greece to signify the beginning of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games.聽 The torch will trek through 1,000 communities on its trip to Vancouver, B.C. where it will land on February 12.聽 A symbol…
Our new favorite obscure adventure sport: Parahawking.聽 The Himalayan Raptor Rescue currently organize 'sky safaris' to raise money to protect over 80 local birds of prey and other endangered species that live in the mountains of Nepal.聽 The HRR has…
The Mount Baldy Chamber of Commerce is offering 'free' season passes for the 2009-2010 season. Okay, so it's not free, but a one-time $49.95 activation fee isn't bad when you consider the fact that you won't need to buy any lift tickets…
It was my last day in Hawaii, and I fully intended to fill it up. My flight wouldn't leave until 11 p.m. from Honolulu, so I made sure to schedule in as much as I could. If, like me, you're going to be sticking around for a full day…
Keala Kennelly, who's starred in Blue Crush and John from Cincinnati, has been surfing since she was in her mother's womb. Her mom was still riding waves at six months pregnant, so KK's…
I got in some dolphin time today on Wild Side Specialty Tour's morning wildlife cruise (8 to 11 a.m., $105 per person, sailhawaii.com). If you're looking for a way to get in a short tour of the Waianae coast, snorkeling, and a…
I took a little trip to the Hakipuu Valley, about 45 minutes away from Waikiki, where I’m staying. When the Bike Hawaii bus picked me up for the Rainforest to Reef tour (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $105.05; bikehawaii.com), I was happy to ride away.
On the agenda for today: a helicopter flight around the Big Island.I took the three-hour Volcano and Valley Landing tour from ParadiseHelicopters ($433.35 per person, paradisecopters.com),located at the Commuter Terminal in Kona International Airport. It'soffered daily, in the morning and afternoon. If…
I landed in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii, Thursday afternoon. I'm staying at King Kamehameha, as are a lot of the Ironman athletes. The hotel is the site of the big race, and it's hard…
Miles Morgan Travel has received mixed reactions to their Titanic Memorial Cruise, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.聽 The cruise will depart from Southampton, England and will stop at the exact spot where the Titanic sank.聽 The…
Hotels that are trying to be greener are asking guests to recycle their own trash in their rooms to cut down on waste, The New York Times reports.聽 鈥淒oing in-room recycling is important because the guest sees that,鈥漵aid Pat Maher, an environmentalconsultant to the…
BEST: SEPTEMBER聳OCTOBER, WHEN THE SAND IS COOL FIRST ENCOUNTER: Sun Spots I can’t tell you if we saw the sun set on the North Rim and rise on the South Rim or if the order was reversed. It doesn’t matter. What I remember is that I was seven…
The team at Serac 国产吃瓜黑料 Films brings you the best student videos from the 2009 Teva Games.
What type of apparel would you wear for backpacking to keep your burly legs warm in the Georgia and Tennessee mountains from November to March? Jason Calhoun, GA