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20 children among the wounded

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Kim Allen, 47 years old, covers 310 miles

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New study says cranberries increase life at any stage

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A project from Camp4 Collective.

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TGR veterans, Ian McIntosh and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa find some gnarly and logistically challenging lines during the filming of Way of Life.

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Did somebody say "probiotics?" (Oh, everyone did.)

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You can watch STEPS for free or you make a donation to Ride Greener. Each voluntary donation is in safe hands and will be reasonable used and invested at 100 % in the Ride Greener environmental campaign. With a donation you can actively contribute to the climate protection.

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I am not sure which I remember better: the deafening noise or the tranquil silence.

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The all-mighty budget is a hurdle for many travelers. Couchsurfing (CS), an online network where travelers exchange free lodging, allows you to leap this obstacle. But couch surfing isn’t just about getting a free place to stay; it’s about fostering connections among a community of, now, seven million…

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It’s possible sports victories trigger local baby booms. In fact, a study published in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal claims just that. On May 6, 2009, Spanish researchers wrote, Football Club Barcelona’s Andrés Iniesta scored a last minute goal against Chelsea FC, earning Barça…

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The answer: it’s both physiological and mental. “It’s a natural defensive posture,” says family practice and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Bob Adams. “When we have bad news, pain, or something’s really stressful, we hunch up. It probably goes back to when we were in the uterus,” where we were safe…

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A project from Camp4 Collective.

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The best person to explain sit skiing is Josh Dueck, who was paralyzed from the waist down in March of 2004 when he severely overshot a ski jump and injured his spinal cord. Dueck, now 32 and a paraplegic, has triumphantly returned to freeskiing—via a sit ski,…

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The evolution of the big-travel 29er continues

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With a sublime mix of comfort and speed, this bump-silencing road bike could very well be the model that makes endurance bikes cool and pervasive

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The New Year's defining tech, fashion, and fads

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Only Ted Ligety makes podium this weekend.

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Provided you look at them via thermal imaging

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Surveillance plane will watch whalers' ships

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Douglass Lawder, owner of Buddha Fitness Club in Santa Fe, NM, walks through a quick workout that will keep you fit through the holidays. …

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The premiere episode of “The Making of True To This” web series features interviews with Bryan Iguchi, Geoff Rowley and Richard Woolcott along with behind-the-scenes footage and bonus clips from the upcoming “True To This” Feature Film.

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Horny Toad's knit sweatshirt is perfect for hanging around the fireplace this holiday season.

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Euthanized bear leads to death threats for Nevada couple

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Stopped the world's largest tunneling machine cold

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Med school guilty of multiple animal welfare violations

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Lynsey Dyer's "Pretty Faces" aims to inspire the next generation of women

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Marathons popular despite poor air quality

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Subfocus Film brings some amazing wildlife photography to life.

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LunaFest is a nationwide film festival featuring films by, for, and about women. The proceeds from the 190-plus events across the country are donated to non-profits, and more than $1.25 million has been raised for women’s organizations.

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Outside's Gear Guy, Joe Jackson, puts a Yeti cooler through the ringer, including a cliff drop, a falling tree, and even hitting it with an axe. The result? Cold beer.

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Gyms are great for building strength and avoiding injury, but you don’t have to throw down $100 a month for that. Instead, do a series of body-weight-resistance exercises that target nearly every muscle, like the following four moves from certified strength and conditioning specialist Paul Hiniker.

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Athlete and personal trainer Caroyln Parker shares her secret exercises for staying in shape this ski season.

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Each winter, snow covers the peak of Mauna Kea, a 14,000-foot dormant volcano located on Hawaii’s Big Island. And, yes, this “pineapple powder,” as locals call it, is ready to rip. DCIM1GOPRO Just don’t expect chairlifts, or any amenities for that matter. The barren, moonlike summit—which…

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We posed your question to several social psychologists who refused to answer it, even when we told them they could disagree with your observation. (Perhaps they are afraid of retribution from defensive dieters?) But we did find one man willing to take on the topic: author and Outside contributor, Matt…

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You don’t need high-speed quads, massive terrain parks and 4,000 feet of vert to end the day with a smile.

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Vibram's minimalist Five Finger shook up the world of running five years ago, and now Hoka is pushing back with its own maximalist shoes. But how much does your choice in running shoe really matter?

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When we published "Is CrossFit Killing Us?" fans of the workout went berserk, attempting to discredit the story, the research, and Outside. But the risk of injury is quite real—and it's the last thing CrossFit wants you to know.

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Purchase marks shift toward renewable energy

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New, cleaner process could eliminate fears of "peak oil"

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'Wayniac' water skis 2,000 feet on palms

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In this episode of “The Making of True To This”, legends divulge the secret of the stone in a fast-paced road trip down memory lane. Geoff Rowley, Dustin Dollin, Terje Haakonsen, Gaven Beschen and Richard Woolcott tell the tales of art films gone wrong and why your ‘out’ if you…

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A project from Camp4 Collective…

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Assuming both parts belong to the same person, we discussed your hypothetical ball problem with Dr. Peter Schlegel, a urologist and professor at Cornell University. “For the scrotum to freeze to the thigh, the thigh skin would have to be at a freezing temperature,” Schlegel says. That…

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Want to learn how ski but don't want to spend all your wages on expensive ski gear and rentals? Here are some tips for saving on gear from a life-long budget-savvy skier.

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Limited-edition cargo storage from Thule means a stylish, smooth ride for both you and your gear.

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Who needs muesli and mulled wine? The U.S. hut scene is gaining ground. These DIY trips put you in the best of the backcountry.

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Whether you’re running or skiing, learn the optimal combination of cold-weather gear with our guide to winter layering

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Whether you’re carving corduroy or slaying the steeps, a little guidance from the pros can help you do it better.

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Every year, scores of Into the Wild fans tackle a dangerous river crossing to visit the last home of Alaska's most famous adventure casualty. Why are so many people willing to risk injury, and even death, to pay homage to a controversial ascetic who perished so young?

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7 breathtaking trips that will leave you fit

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Snowflake, a limited-batch whiskey from a Colorado distillery, is so coveted that hundreds of people wait for hours in sub-zero weather just to get a bottle.

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A gator maître d' and trading for beer

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Rule absolves wind energy from legal prosecution

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Not conducive to constructive discussion

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Respond to photos of owners, other family pets

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This is the story of Mike Rust. Crested Butte in 1980 still echoed with the hammers of miners, not the rumble of knobby tires on singletrack. But that was about to change as a young blue-eyed man named Mike Rust wrenched madly, transforming old Schwinn cruiser bikes into…

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Dutch wakeboarder and Red Bull athlete Duncan Zuur underwent the experience of a lifetime in Lebanon’s Jeita Grotto. He explored the history of the Grotto and what makes it special, and most importantly, what makes wakeboarding is such a location an experience not to be missed.

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I want to ride an elephant, but I also want to ensure the animals are cared for well. Where should I go?

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Into The Bus: An intimate tour of the Fairbanks City Transit System Bus 142, where the late Chris McCandless was discovered

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Snow and ice are no match for a confident driver.

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Laugh all you want, but the Castelli Sanremo Thermosuit one-piece might be the warmest winter cycling outfit we’ve tried

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Mauled to death by highly endangered species

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Recipient National Institute of Health announces plans to study sports-related TBIs.

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Blaze grows 50 acres overnight

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Plague and insects threaten the fruit's future

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A look at the changing face of ski areas through the eyes of one of the world’s leading ski resort designers. Featuring athletes: Leo Ahrens, Vincent Gagnier and Simon Ericson  …

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What does Santa look for under the Christmas tree… Happy holidays and ride safe!…

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When the world's third-largest bike company threatened to sue a small bike shop over a trademark, the cycling community went ballistic, calling Specialized "a bully" and "a bunch of idiots." Was the outrage justified?

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At the Olympic Training Center, these ingenious Russian-themed recipes have been turned into gold-medal performance grub.

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I ran my first ultra, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50-Mile on December 7. Save two missing toenails and a pinky toe that looks like it belongs on a cadaver, I think I am far enough away from the pain to write about the gear that helped…

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Ligety and Miller out after first run.

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Americans sweep all three medals, twice.

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Researchers at WSU hope to find out

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Clip sparks debate over response time

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In a typical January, the fabled Japanese resort Niseko gets more snow—nearly 15 feet—than any ­other ski area in the world. But is there such a thing as too much?

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