Kayaker Tyler Bradt Sets Sail Around World
Now he's on a 5-year trek around the world in a 45-foot steel-hulled sailboat, and is tracking his progress on a web series, Wizard's Eye Expedition.
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Stories By Mark Lebetkin
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What NOT To Put In Your Pack
Ask two different backpackers what they need for a few days on the trails (or off them) and you're likely to get two different answers.Talk to an...
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10 Spectacular Year-Round Ice Caves
These incredible caves are constantly on the move as the glacier inches towards Mendenhall Lake and changes shape along the way. The best way to access them...
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10 Of The Wildest Places In America
The lower 48 states are a huge swath of territory, spanning over 3.1 million square miles from coast to coast.[slideshow:921] But even across this seemingly limitless...
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Wildest Places In The Lower 48
The "River of No Return" in this pristine wilderness in central Idaho refers to the Salmon River, a famous whitewater rafting destination known for its powerful current....
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5 Ski Destinations Squeezed By Drought
The West is wracked by drought. Last month California governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency and asked Californians to reduce their water usage by 20...
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The Sochi Tragicomedy, In Meme Form
Well, folks, the Sochi Games are underway and all anyone can talk about is the American sweep of the brand-new snowboard slopestyle competition, sans Shaun White. (Congrats...
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Summer Jobs That Could Change Your Life
How's this for your morning commute: waking up in the backcountry and hiking to the top of a mountain. Summit stewards for the Adirondack Mountain Club do...
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Cool Summer Job: Wrangler On A Dude Ranch
This is a job for anyone who loves horses and the American West. Paradise Ranch in Bighorn National Forest is one of the oldest dude ranches in...
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Cool Summer Job: Summit Steward In The Adirondacks
How's this for your morning commute: waking up in the backcountry and hiking to the top of a mountain. Summit stewards for the Adirondack Mountain Club...
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13 Unexpected Countries At The Winter Olympics
Although Mexico City hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics, the semi-tropical country has never been known as a player in the Winter Olympics. Mexico sent a team in...
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10 Tips To Keep Hiking Through Winter
If the polar vortex has brought anything (besides cold weather, that is) it's cabin fever. Spring feels further away than ever for large swaths of the country—but...
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