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From cereal and waffles to cottage cheese, we found retooled takes on the morning classics
These tools are suitable for beginners and hard-charging athletes alike
Incorporating steep inclines into your training can help improve strength, agility, endurance, and more
For nearly half a century, legends of a giant cave in the Andes—holding artifacts that could rewrite human history—have beckoned adventurers and tantalized fans of the occult. Now the daughter of a legendary explorer is on a new kind of quest: to tell the truth about the cave in order to save it.
Twenty-three surprising ways to get you inspired for next year and beyond
A new generation of futuristic at-home workout solutions—including Mirror, Tonal, and Peloton—were gaining steam even before the pandemic
Food scientists and marketers are creating healthy, plant-based, imitation tuna, crab, and shrimp that look and taste like the real thing. Better yet, switching to faux seafood will help curb our reliance on an international fishing industry that has become an environmental and human-rights disaster.
BASE-jumping pioneer Jeb Corliss is one of the original madmen, a fiend for the extreme who has miraculously survived multiple crash landings in a sport that rarely allows second chances. Now, at 44, with a self-diagnosed psychological disorder, he's embarking on his most fraught journey yet: into the depths of his own mind.
Grizel is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature's power to heal
Features
What’s Wrong with Jeb’s Brain? BASE-jumping pioneer Jeb Corliss is one of the original madmen, a fiend for the extreme who has miraculously survived multiple crash landings in a sport that rarely allows second chances. Now, at 44, with a self-diagnosed psychological disorder, he’s embarking on his most fraught journey yet: into the depths of his own mind. —Daniel Duane
Journey to the Center of the Earth: For nearly half a century, legends of a giant cave in the Andes—holding artifacts that could rewrite human history—have beckoned adventurers and tantalized fans of the occult. Now the daughter of a legendary explorer is on a new kind of quest, to tell the truth about the cave in order to save it. —David Kushner
Emergency Response for the Mind: Wilderness pros are trained to deal with physical injuries, but what about the psychological trauma that can result while on an expedition, from fear and stress, or from watching someone die in a fall, an avalanche, or whitewater? Australian psychologist and mountaineer Kate Baecher created a training program to equip guides and athletes with a tool kit to handle the worst mental distress we encounter when we’re far from help. —Emily Sohn
Too Close to the Edge: How young is too young for risky adventure? During a family whitewater trip that included her seven-year-old daughter, Tracy Ross faced this question in the most harrowing way imaginable.
The ϳԹr
Grizel: This Latinx through-hiker is using her rising social media profile to spark a more nuanced conversation on nature’s power to heal.
Plus: Five portraits of some of our favorite outdoor photographers, and the eight most creative athletic achievements of this very weird year.
Dispatches
Big Idea
The Livability Revolution Starts Now: In many cities, the pandemic has led to an unexpected positive—people reclaiming streets in ways that have made urban areas more bikeable, walkable, and enjoyable. Preserving that will take work, but it’s worth it. —Joe Lindsey
Gear
Men’s Slackcountry Skiing: One setup to shred them all.
Women’s Backcountry Skiing: Gear to help you thrive beyond the ropes.
Midlayers: Stylish insulation with the right amount of warmth.
Winter Boots: Footwear that can take whatever the season dishes out.
Men’s Snowboarding: Roam the whole resort.
Travel
ϳԹ Travel Bucket List: Yes, summiting fourteeners and rafting the Grand Canyon are unforgettable experiences you should totally have. But in a moment when we’re rethinking how to make the most of our time outside, why limit yourself to the expected? From crossing a mountain range by bike to spending a night in a lighthouse, we came up with 23 surprising ways to get you inspired for 2021 and beyond.
Fitness
Training: The home gym of the future is arriving ahead of schedule.
Tools: Massage guns suitable for beginners and hard-charging athletes.
Moves: Incorporating steep inclines into your workout can help improve strength and agility.
Fuel: New-school takes on breakfast classics.