ϳԹ Magazine, December 2018
Stories
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Fitness studios are incorporating rowing into every kind of workout imaginable. But can it actually be fun?
We asked. They told. In-the-know locals divulge their secret powder lines, après breweries, and hidden hot springs.
A lifelong runner and outdoor athlete is hit with a mysterious physical breakdown. Once the engine starts to fail, what happens to the mind?
When Dick's Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm.
A wave of psychotherapists are treating patients by running with them
The year in adventure fitness, gear, and sports was shaped by bold visionaries with world-changing dreams—and the mojo to make them real
Meet the minds shaping and building the big business of the outdoors
The movers and shakers inspiring positive change in the outdoors
From big-wall climbers to surf champions, these are the most dedicated, successful athletes of the year
The former white-boy rapper and mega-successful serial entrepreneur has become a bestselling wellness author and Tony Robbins-style life coach. His latest venture, a highly social weekend of walking up mountains until you drop, called 29029, is pitched as a new breed of restorative endurance event. But is this just a brutal group hike with good marketing?
The corporations buying up resorts are making the slopes crowded. But they're also throwing the sport a lifeline.
(Courtesy Teva) Teva Ember Moc Slippers ($75) The Teva Ember Moc slippers (women’s pictured) have forgiving polyurethane footbeds, hearty rubber outsoles, and cozy quilted uppers, making them the perfect after-class footwear. Buy Now (Courtesy Athleta) Athleta Hyper Focused Print Bra ($54) Athleta updated its…
(Courtesy Hatje Cantz) ‘Unwired’ by Jacqueline Hassink ($85) Gifting someone a copy of Unwired (Hatje Cantz), by Jacqueline Hassink, is a tactful way to tell them they need a vacation. The coffee-table book juxtaposes two photography projects from the Dutch artist, one looking at beautiful and remote places with no…
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A high-performance carbon-frame rig for under four grand? Believe it. Canyon Cycles’ Aeroad WMN CF SLX Disc 8.0 is a lightweight, durable, do-everything road machine that’s cheaper than the competition, thanks to the German company’s direct-to-consumer model.
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(Courtesy Gaiam) Gaiam Restore Marbled Foam Roller ($20) The Gaiam Restore Marbled foam roller has a just-right semifirm density for soothing tight quads. Bonus: it looks good enough to keep in the living room. Buy Now (Courtesy Under Armour + JBL) UA Sport Wireless…
(Courtesy Oboz) Oboz M-Trail Low Shoes ($120) The Oboz M-Trail Low shoes perform all day from city to trail, with breathable uppers and cushioned, supportive EVA midsoles and inserts for extra energy return. Buy Now (Courtesy Seea) Seea Lido One Piece Suit ($125) Seea’s…
(Courtesy Patagonia) Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Vest ($99) Nothing feels as cozy as fleece. Patagonia’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Vest is thick and soft, and it’s made using fair-trade recycled polyester. Buy Now (Courtesy Rumpl) Rumpl Puffy Sherpa Blanket ($189) With velvety fleece on one side and…
(Courtesy 1more) 1more Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones ($100) 1more managed to fit three drivers—for highs, mids, and deep bass—into a single earbud, hence the almost impossibly vibrant sound that comes from the Triple Driver In-Ear headphones. Buy Now (Courtesy Taylor) Taylor GS Mini-e Koa…
(Courtesy Eagle Creek) Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20 Pack ($80) The versatile Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20 pack is made from lightweight ripstop and has contoured straps. Cord organizers and pockets for a laptop, a tablet, and other small gadgets add to its functionality. Men's …
Features
The ϳԹrs: We bring you the year’s boldest athletes, activists, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, and lifesavers. From Alex Honnold, whose climbs of El Capitan left us all gasping for air, to the women surfers breaking barriers on the world’s biggest waves, to the Navajo runners uplifting Native American communities, these are the visionaries who inspired us most.
The 12,000-Step Program: When you’ve already made it big as a runner (20-plus New York Marathons), an entrepreneur (Zico coconut water, Marquis Jet), and a rapper (“Shake It (Like a White Girl)”), the next logical project is Mount Everest. That’s why Jesse Itzler has created 29029, an endurance-hiking event that replicates the peak’s vertical footage. —Tom Vanderbilt
You’re With Us or Against Us: When Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that it would reduce gun sales in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, CEO Edward Stack said he wanted to start a conversation about gun safety in America. What he got instead was a firestorm. —Craig Fehrman
Breakdown: Neither massage nor physical therapy—nor magnesium, potassium, bone broth, acupuncture, or myofascial release—could heal what began as a simple calf tear. So what’s a middle-aged amateur athlete to do when he can no longer run from the pain? —Christopher Solomon
Dispatches
Big Idea
Keep Skiing Weird: We need to stop moaning about big resort conglomerates and start being thankful for much needed job security for lifties—and way cheaper passes for everyone. —Marc Peruzzi
Exposure
Spotlight: Raw, messy, and full of energy, these photographs of skateboarding over the years capture the sport’s gritty heart.
Travel
Ski Resorts: Sixteen locals reveal secret stashes, untracked basins, and low-key watering holes, from Squaw Valley to Sunday River. And, one word for skiers whose passes include foreign destinations: Go.
Gear
Holiday Gift Guide: Sleek canvas backpacks and flasks full of whiskey. Slippers and art books and plaid cotton field shirts. Leather-trimmed coolers and grills with teak shelves. These are a few of our favorite things.
Fitness
Wellness: Running alongside your shrink? Proponents claim the combination of talk therapy and exercise can break down walls.
Laird’s Laws: Make your bed, people! Smart starts for a productive day.
Fuel: CBD-infused snacks may reduce inflammation while satisfying the munchies.
Training: Fitness studios are turning rowing into the new SoulCycle.