Ryan Krogh

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Death on a Rope Swing

In March, a Utah man died while attempting to replicate a rope swing made famous by YouTube. Will the tragedy curb the latest adventure trend?

Tough Mudder's First Death In Context

The recent death of a Tough Mudder participant is giving obstacle-racing fans pause: Are organizers pushing competitors too far with their trademark challenges?

Playing Through the Pain

Turns out athletes do have a leg up when it comes to dealing with pain.

Bolle Synergy Helmet

It’s all about fit. Too loose and your head is a yolk inside an eggshell. Too tight and you’ll get migraines from all the pressure points. Most of today’s helmets have features that allow you to...

Smith Gage Helmet

It's not quite the perfect helmet, but the Smith Gage's low price is hard to ignore.

Lazer Dissent Helmet

The Lazer Dissent's magnetic chin strap makes securing the helmet a snap while keeping your gloves on.

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