Recommended Reading: Deliverance From 27,000 Feet
Take 30 minutes and go get lost in this completely engrossing story by John Branch about the recovery of the bodies of two Indian climbers near the summit of Everest.…
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Col Collective Previews Short and Steep TDF Stage 17 to Portet
If I had to choose only one stage to watch next year in the 2018 Tour de France it would be stage 17. The stage covers only 65 kilometers but…
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Here’s How Sharp Capitol Peak’s Knife Edge Really Is
Five climbers have died in six weeks on Colorado’s Capitol Peak, a 14er near Aspen. It’s been several years since I climbed Capitol Peak but the video above is a…
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An Interactive Map That Predicts the Best Time to See Fall Foliage in 2017 Across the United States
SmokyMountains.com just released their interactive fall foliage map for 2017 that helps predict the best time for seeing the beautiful colors of autumn trees throughout the United States. It…
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How to Build a Camp Stove Out of a Recycled Soup Can
Ben Cusick demonstrates how to build a simple wood burning camp stove out of a recycled soup can. The stove in this video is an excellent little wood stove that…
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A Breathtaking Bike Ride Through the Swiss Landscape
One of my favorite things about cycling and watching pro races are the amazing landscapes and places a bike can take you through. The Tour de France, for example, is…
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Colorado Launches Online Trail Map With 39,000 Miles of Trails
After two years of planning, Governor John Hickenlooper recently unveiled a comprehensive online map of more than 39,000 miles of trails highlighting hiking, cycling, and off-road routes across Colorado. The…
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Watch this Great Short About Backpacking with Man’s Best Friend
Ace Kvale became a legend in the 1980s, alongside fellow photographer Marko Shapiro, documenting the exploding ski bum scene in Verbier, Switzerland. He moved to the Southwest in the 1990s…
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Watch this Great Short About Backpacking with Man's Best Friend
Ace Kvale became a legend in the 1980s, alongside fellow photographer Marko Shapiro, documenting the exploding ski bum scene in Verbier, Switzerland. He moved to the Southwest in the 1990s…
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How to Make the Most of National Park Week
Next week is National Park Week, which means you can get into your national parks for free for the next two weekends. If you want to take advantage of the…
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Tips For Smart, Safe and More Enjoyable Travel
Long lines at security, cramped airline seats, moody flight attendants, obnoxious fellow passengers, a dead Kindle battery, lost luggage, all indignities suffered by travelers that could ruin any trip. Travel…
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