Lisa Hoehn
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Stories By Lisa Hoehn
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Watch: The Search Of "One Wave"
Unsatisfied with his photography over the years, Australian photographer Russell Ord decided to step it up—big. What's he seeking? One shot. One, incredible, unforgettable shot that captures...
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12 Eco-Friendly Travel Tips
When you travel, everything from your airplane to your tour operators to your souvenirs has an impact on the local economy, community and, ultimately, on the rest...
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The New Record Wave? McNamara Surfs A 100-Footer
Stop for a second and picture yourself standing outside of the Lincoln Memorial. You're looking up to see the roof of the building, right? You...
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Lindsey Vonn Is Dating WHO?!?!
Lindsey, Lindsey, Lindsey. You've won four World Cup championships, a gold medal and are widely accepted as the best female skier in the world. You're strong, self-confident...
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Watch: Shane Dorian's Perfect Ride, Dissected
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/O9crPOB_9tE]"I remember thinking, 'If I catch this, it will be the best wave of my life.'"Immediately following October 9, 2012, a wave of photos and videos from...
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Through India, Via Rickshaw
According to its UK-based organizers, the Rickshaw Run is "easily the least sensible thing to do with two weeks." (Sign me up!) A 2,000-plus mile journey across...
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Watch: World-Record Vertical Group Skydive
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/HrqXTHCGVEo]Last August, 138 skydivers fell together at speeds of up to 220 mph to break the vertical skydiving world record. For those of you unfamiliar with vertical...
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Video: Life And Skiing After An Avalanche
Roger Strong survived an avalanche, regained the ability to walk and rebuilt his life. Now, his toughest challenge: Should he return to the backcountry that almost took...
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Everything You Need To Know About Cruises
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/-88LTsh9m4s]Perhaps those of us who really "travel" rather than "vacation" are a bit snobby, but can we be blamed? Bicycle tours, national park hikes, days-long river trips...how...
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Clever Hiker: The Ultralight Backpacking Know-How You Need
"Ultralight (UL) backpacking is not exclusive. It's not expensive. It's not highly specialized. And it's not difficult. Once you make the transition to UL you will never...
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The 10 Most Ethical Travel Destinations, 2013
Jetting off this year? Good! But remember, where you touch down affects more than your next Facebook album—in fact, your travels can have a dramatic effect on...
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Trailer: The Keeper Of The Mountains
From the filmmakers:In a post-World War II era during which few women lived and traveled independently, American journalist Elizabeth Hawley settled alone in Kathmandu, Nepal. There, despite...
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Mountain Climbers Like You've Never Seen
Mountains as art? Nothing new. But collages of (book page) mountains and climbers, all set against a gorgeous photographic sky? That's something you need to see. Luckily,...
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Video: Snowboarding Montreal
Been using the "I live in the city, and therefore I can't go snowboarding as often as I'd like," excuse? Time to give it up—at least if...
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No, You Can't Toke At The Ski Resort—Even In Colorado
Sorry guys—unpack the joint. Even though recreational-use marijuana was legalized in Colorado, you won't (legally) be smoking on a ski lift, in a gondola or at the...
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The 80,000 Image Grand Canyon Time Lapse
Take a break from hunting powder and drooling over ski porn, and take a minute (or five) to lose yourself in the warmth and beauty of the...
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VIDEO: Shaun White Cuts Hair
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/RvJWDrQG01c] Get ready, this rock star snowboarder is about to "mind freak" you. Shaun White, also known as the "Flying Tomato" thanks to his ruby...
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Joel Parkinson Outs Kelly Slater For His First ASP World Title
After 11 seasons on tour, four runner-up world title finishes to his name, and not a single win this year on the ASP tour, Joel Parkinson has...
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See It: Everest From Space
Last week, an image shot around the internet, "Mount Everest from Space." Turns out, the image in question, recently captured by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, had been...
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Video: The World's Best Whitewater Kayakers Compete In Chile
Bringing together 30 of the world's best whitewater kayakers, the Whitewater Grand Prix is a grueling 14 days of five of the most challenging and spectacular whitewater...
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