
ϳԹ Magazine, June 2019
Stories
POSTs
Blood glucose monitoring for performance is becoming more common. Here's what you need to know.
It pays off to be smart about your recovery time
We put together a beach book list that has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for true crime or the next hot novel
Stay comfortable on the trail, whether you're out for two days or ten
The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over
After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries
Whether you're on burly mountain ridges or buffed singletrack, these kicks have you covered
From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail. Again.
From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures
At last, the West is taking steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for their biggest threat to human health.
There was something about Primland that made Emily Nunn see red—a lavish and expensive outdoor Xanadu situated near her beloved Virginia hometown. Then she went there and had... a pretty good time. Blame the trout stream and the 400-thread-count linens.
Whether you’re in the mood for beer and barbecue, a dance party, or a shot of adrenaline, these events are a guaranteed blast
Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding Carter, a former collegiate swimmer who plans to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie Pearson paddles into the wild.
Since 2000, Tim Friede, a truck mechanic from Wisconsin, has endured some 200 snakebites and 700 injections of lethal snake venom—all part of a masochistic quest to immunize his body and offer his blood to scientists seeking a universal antivenom. For nearly two decades, few took him seriously. Then a gifted young immunologist stumbled upon Friede on YouTube—and became convinced that he was the key to conquering snakebites forever.
GALLERY ARTICLEs
Photographer Christian Vizl documents the ocean’s beauty to show us what we’re ravaging
Features
It’s Not About the Bike: Ötillö Swimrun is a grueling race series alternating long passages of open-water swimming with rugged runs of up to 40 miles. But unlike a triathlon, there’s no biking. That’s great news for W. Hodding carter, a former collegiate swimmer who’s trying to qualify for the world championship. At age 56.
Bite Me: Tim Friede has endured some 200 snakebites and 700 venom injections as part of a quest to immunize his body and offer his blood to scientists seeking a universal antivenom. For nearly two decades, few took him seriously. Then an immunologist became convinced that he was the key to conquering snakebites forever. —Kyle Dickman
The Shape of Water: At 1.1 million acres, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the largest and most popular backcountry destinations in the U.S. and a longtime proving ground for adventurers. But now the region is facing the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining. Stephanie Pearson paddles into the wild.
A Supposedly Fun Thing I Just Might Do Again: There was something about Primland that made Emily Nunn see red—a lavish and expensive outdoor Xanadu near her beloved Virginia hometown. Then she went there and had… a pretty good time. Blame the trout stream and the 400-thread-count linens.
Dispatches
Big Idea
Up in Smoke: The West is taking baby steps to address megafires. But we’ve done nothing to prepare for an even greater hazard. —Marc Peruzzi
Exposure
Portfolio: Christian Vizl captures life beneath the ocean’s waves.
Media
Beach Reading: The season’s hot new books. Plus, a documentary explores an all-female sailing team’s historic feat.
Gear
Father’s Day: He’s a good man. Get him gifts that will last.
Women’s Backpacking: Gear to keep you comfortable, whether you’re out for two days or ten.
Trail Running Shoes: Kicks for all your off-road pursuits.
Mountain Bikes: From cross-country to enduro, 29ers are dominating the trail.
Style
Sunglasses and Shoes: Perfect pairs.
Travel
North American Road Trips: From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to southwestern hot springs, these are the best stretches of road for adventure.
Summer Festivals: These nine events are a guaranteed blast.
Fitness
Fuel: The days of veggie burgers that taste like cardboard are over.
Health: Should fit, active adults be concerned about their blood sugar?
Laird’s Laws: Rules for maximizing your rest days.
Wellness: CBD-infused bath bomb, anyone?
Heroes: After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the High Fives Foundation to support seriously injured athletes.