ϳԹ Magazine, May 2005
Stories
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Trophy trought and salmon are only part of the catch at these luxe western lodges.
ADDED SUGARS—the myriad sweeteners that sneak into everything from ice cream to salad dressing—pile up in the diet of the average American to the tune of more than 95 pounds a year. And that’s not counting the naturally occurring sugars in things like fruit and milk. Without taking sides in…
Think outside the cubicle. Ditch your desk and soak up the sun courtesy of the nation's best alfresco Wi-Fi unplug-ins.
For the U.S. military, there are no priorities higher than troop readiness and efficiency of field medical treatment. A remarkable new tool for improving both could be new combat T-shirts that allow commanders and medics to assess soldiers’ fit-to-fight status and perform rapid triage miles from the fray. The lightweight,…
A determined cadre of femme filmmakers launches skateboarding's next revolution
Andrew McLean is a shaggy-haired, left-brained industrial designer whose inventions are revolutionizing the world of adventure skiing. He's also found the perfect guinea pig to take his gear to outrageous new heights: himself.
For the relentlessly adventurous, learning the deeper lessons of injury starts with a tough rule: You break it, you own it.
F E A T U R E S
FITNESS SPECIAL/COVER STORY
The power of fun is the strongest weapon in your fitness arsenal—and you need more of it. With help from our favorite athletes and coaches, we’ve built a game-laden plan that turns staying in shape into kid stuff.
By Ted Spiker
PLUS:
It’s an object of desire! It’s a work of art! It’s the most amazing machine in the universe! Is it James Bond’s car? No, it’s your own wonderful, all-natural self.
By Jack Handey
Andrew McLean skis down roller-coaster-steep chutes and invents gear that drives the backcountry boom. What’s his next act? Let’s just say you’d better hold on tight.
By Bruce Barcott
Is mainstream environmentalism dead? Not yet—but a powerful array of politicians, lobbyists, thinkers, and headline grabbers are transforming the landscape of green politics.
A surf-mad pilgrim heads to Mexico to learn from a tequila-powered master who parties all night and rips all day. One man’s quest to shred with el fantasma del delfí;n.
By Peter Heller
D E P A R T M E N T S
DISPATCHES
» Sneaky calories are hiding in more of your diet than you think. Here’s where to find ’em—plus some sweet alternatives.
» The girls of the Villa Villa Cola posse are the stars of
» To help you shirk work but stay productive this summer, we’ve picked the best wireless-Web hot spots, from San Francisco to New York
» Trout live in beautiful places, which bodes well for six plush North American . PLUS: Where else in the world to wet your fly.
» Credit cards aren’t the only things in your wallet that can bail you out of a jam. Stainless-steel now fit the profile, too.
» that track a platoon’s or climbing expedition’s vital signs and beam the info back to base. PLUS: A hibernation serum that could buy you time when help is far, far away.
» Philip Caputo and John S. Burnett explore the queasy lives of in Acts of Faith and Where Soldiers Fear to Tread; audio books for your MP3 player make long trips easy; and more
» Once considered the poor man’s tequila, pure is finding its way onto the top shelf
» goes flying with squirrels, finds the highest living mountain plant, hunts for the North Pole without a compass, and more
From portable Doppler and tough digicams to windbreakers and quick-dry runners, we’ve got just what you need for your next run down Tornado Alley—or wherever epic weather finds you
In the aftermath of a , our indefatigable recon agent discovers the blessings of recovery: good friends, a loving family, strong drugs, and a healthy dose of humility
By Mark Jenkins