Week of February 27-March 5, 1997 Bike-rental options on the Big Island Small outfitters for water play in Belize What to expect for Mount Mitchell hiking Fly-fishing and more in Pennsylvania Prepping for the Eco-Challenge Fly-fishing and more in Pennsylvania Question: What is…

Week of July 3-9, 1997 Dangers of travel to Bogota, Columbia Climbing Mount McKinley in mid-life Intensive rowing camps in Vermont Mountain biking in San Miguel, Mexico Fall-foliage excursions in New England Dangers of travel to Bogota, Columbia Question: I am interested in…

The lighter side of warm: From left, get cotton’s durability and cashmere’s luxuriousness with 1.) NAUTICA’s cable-knit crewneck ($128; 877-628-8422, www.nautica.com); channel Paul Bunyan with 2.) WOOLRICH’s washable wool pullover ($69; 800-966-5372, www.woolrich.com); stand out from the crowd on game day in 3.) POLO BY RALPH LAUREN’s cashmere-and-wool turtleneck ($348;…

No, but it is getting increasing dangerous out there. As hordes of skiers hit the backcountry, they're triggering more avalanches than ever before, and there's still a dangerous gap between our collective enthusiasm and the depth of our knowledge. But while the learning curve is daunting and the risks are high, the adventure rewards are immense—if you do it rig

Outside magazine, May 1996 Nutrition Mike Pigg’s secret to success? A little glycogen goes a long way By Mark Jannot Not long ago, Mike Pigg was your typical endurance athlete: a glutton for carbohydrates. “I was having pasta-eating contests, downing 6,000 calories a day,” says Pigg,…

An innovative dive outfitter lays plans to build a futuristic platform resort—right next to the reef

Outside magazine, September 1997 E  C  O  –  T  R  A  V  E  L     N  E  W  S Eco-travel News: Let No Man Own Our Island! But we’d be thrilled if he’d visit and spend some cash By Steven Harris Midmorning fog and mist…

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Give your barking dogs some luxe love with the new generation of super socks

Each year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) takes a look at their registration statistics to see which types of dogs Americans love best. Their list of most popular dogs in the U.S. for 2012 contained few surprises, with popular breeds like the Poodle and Beagle remaining favorites. But there was one telling pattern: “Bigger breeds are making their move,” said Lisa Peterson, a spokesperson for the AKC. The sturdy and family-friendly Bulldog, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler moved up in the list this year, showing that many Americans are starting to see big breeds as “more dog to love.” Read on to see which breeds made the list—and which dog claimed the title of America’s most popular.