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The Unshakeable Spirit of the World’s Greatest Surfer
John John Florence has remarkable physical talents, but his greatest asset as an athlete might be his enduring positive attitude.
Why You Can’t Stop Watching Survival TV
Theres a reason that shows like Alone hold our attention: we cant help but imagine that its us out there.
Why Outdoor Adventures Make You Crave a Giant, Juicy Burger
Theres a reason a strenuous outing makes you desire a greasy mound of meat: it has a lot of what your body needs.
Summer Read: They Chose Death over Life Apart
Eric and Pam Bealer were living in a cabin in rugged coastal Alaska when they made a dramatic decision: they would exit the world together.
The Obsessives Who Hunted Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
When retired art dealer Forrest Fenn hid a chest full of a million dollars worth gold, rubies, and diamonds in the Rocky Mountains, he sent thousands on a journey of desperation.
Summer Read: My Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dream Job
For Caitlin Giddings, leading cross-country bike tours was supposed to be the ultimate escape from the monotony of normal life. Instead it was a kind of torture.
How Viggo Mortensen Became a Cave-Diving Legend
To portray the hero of the Thai cave rescue in the new film Thirteen Lives, the Hollywood star had to go deep—literally.
Summer Read: A Mount Hood Tragedy We’ll Never Forget
A group of high school sophomores set off on what was supposed to be a grand climb. Instead, it became one of the deadliest alpine disasters in North American history.
A Frantic Escape from a Wildfire
Greg and Julie Welch were relaxing at their campsite in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters when a tiny fire in a nearby bog suddenly exploded into a massive blaze that began racing toward them