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The 2021 ϳԹrs, the Holiday Gift Bonanza, 25 Athletes and Visionaries Who Rocked Our World, Carissa Moore
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A veteran climber is dead, another is missing, and multiple others are lucky to be alive after a tragic few days in the Himalayas
Stairs aren’t just for stepping—this creative workout will have your whole body feeling the burn
Can two and a half minutes of instruction turn you into a better athlete? Givego thinks so.
The professional skier’s next-level ability got her a seat in the heli 17 years ago—and she continues to prove that women deserve that seat
Eco-conscious shopping is hard. Here’s what you need to know about the ten most common standards
When you get creative with natural materials in parks, some call it art; others call it litter
Europe has always had something America doesn’t: an Alpine ski route connecting a network of full-service, premium lodges. That’s about to change, as San Juan Mountain Guides in Ouray, Colorado, launches the ultimate hut-to-hut tour in a stunning setting. We sent Devon O’Neil to check it out.
With increased coastal flooding and erosion, climate change is harshing California’s mellow vibes. Officials say it’s time to retreat from the shore altogether. Residents want to stay and fight. Paul Kvinta reports from the front lines of a pitched battle, where geologists and millionaires are squaring off, and friendly fire between surfers isn’t so friendly.
When Maggie Shipstead set out to report on women-only expedition travel, she was driven by a desire to learn new skills in a low-bro-factor environment. But six days exploring Alaska with the state’s first woman-owned adventure outfitter turned out to be regenerative in ways she didn’t expect.
It’s been another challenging year, but some people thrive on adversity. Here are the athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Plus: Meet Carissa Moore, surfing’s first female olympic gold medalist.
Hoping to help my brother beat his alcohol addiction, I set up a two-wheel road trip through the scenic terrain of northeast Kansas. As usual, he was funny, endearing, maddening, and burdened by problems I couldn’t solve.
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Photographer Brian Kaiser captures the joy of this niche winter sport