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6 Reasons to Go By Bike

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When it comes down to it, the good old bike is still the king of alternative transportation and travel. Here are 6 reasons why.   More »

7 Reasons to Travel With Your Kids

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While life, work and school can get in the way of togetherness, a family getaway makes a team of you all.  More »

11 Survival Tips for Wintertime Desert Exploration

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Wintertime invites travel and exploration throughout the desert Southwest, but heads up: the desert can kick your ass.   More »

Avoid the Classic Dumbass Move and Stay Alive This Winter

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Familiarity with a certain terrain or activity can breed nonchalance, which can be deadly in the wilderness.  More »

7 Reasons to Try Snowshoeing This Winter

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Be prepared to feel slightly God-like.  More »

Geocaching 101: Introduction to a 21st Century Sport

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Geocaching couldn't exist without cutting-edge, satellite-based positioning technology. But at the same time, it's centered on an activity as old as o  More »

How to Choose a Touring Bicycle

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From frames to components, here's a comprehensive guide to setting up the ultimate touring bicycle.   More »

11 Outdoor Adventures to Try in 2009

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What adventures will you take in 2009?   More »

Free Your Heel, Free Your Mind: A First-Timer’s Guide to Telemark Skiing

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Everything you need to know about free heel skiing. Earn your turns!  More »

A First Timer’s Guide to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding

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Are you ready to break free from the lift lines this season?  More »

Take Me to the River: 8 Simple Steps for Getting into Whitewater Paddling

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The best view is from the water.   More »

50 Things to Do Before You Die

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Whether single events or processes that take weeks, months, or years, these experiences remind us that the world remains a magical place.  More »

6 Rules of the American Roadtrip

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Is the car still the best way to see the US?  More »

Buy a Boat and Learn to Sail: 5 Lessons for the perfect lifestyle

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Always dreamed about having your own sailboat and taking the ultimate trip?   More »

Gear Guide for Beginning Sport Climbers

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From ropes, harnesses, belay devices and shoes, to safety gear and more, we outline all the best gear selections to get you started sport climbing.   More »

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