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Postpone, Don’t Cancel: Covid-19, Tourism and the Demise of the African Safari.

As the world's press, focuses on Asia, the U.S. and Europe, Sarah Kingdom gives us another perspective on the Coronavirus from the heart of the African safari industry.

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New York on Two Wheels

Road biking in and around NYC has it all: Urban adventure, quality pavement, non-yahoo drivers and bucolic surroundings. And good muffins.

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Getting the Shot Premiere: Episode 1 – Alberta’s Hidden Ice Caves

Bridging the gap between alpinist and photographer, Stevin Tuchiwsky leads us through the hidden ice caves of Calgary's Icefield Parkway in the premiere episode of "Getting the Shot."

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The Death Zone

World champion free-diver Pierre Frolla sinks without air to depths unreachable by most scuba divers. One day he nearly didn't make it back to the surface.

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Centimeters from Death: Mike Horn on Crossing the North Pole

Fighting through total arctic darkness and running dangerously low on food, Mike Horn and Børge Ousland complete their unsupported journey across the polar ocean.

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The Great Gear Review: TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Elite Snowshoes

A hyper-modern twist on 5000 year-old technology brings new enjoyment to snowshoeing.

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Is ‘Sidecountry’ a Four-Letter Word?

A team of Avalanche experts define the word, and discuss how to deal with the phenomena. Do we attempt to stop the sidecountry locomotive, or shape the definition and attempt to harness its power?

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Postpone, Don’t Cancel: Covid-19, Tourism and the Demise of the African Safari.

As the world's press, focuses on Asia, the U.S. and Europe, Sarah Kingdom gives us another perspective on the Coronavirus from the heart of the African safari industry.

Featured Articles

FEATURED ARTICLE

New York on Two Wheels

Road biking in and around NYC has it all: Urban adventure, quality pavement, non-yahoo drivers and bucolic surroundings. And good muffins.

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FEATURED ARTICLE

Getting the Shot Premiere: Episode 1 – Alberta’s Hidden Ice Caves

Bridging the gap between alpinist and photographer, Stevin Tuchiwsky leads us through the hidden ice caves of Calgary's Icefield Parkway in the premiere episode of "Getting the Shot."

From The Journal...

FEATURED ARTICLE

The Death Zone

World champion free-diver Pierre Frolla sinks without air to depths unreachable by most scuba divers. One day he nearly didn't make it back to the surface.

From The Podcast...

FEATURED PODCAST

Centimeters from Death: Mike Horn on Crossing the North Pole

Fighting through total arctic darkness and running dangerously low on food, Mike Horn and Børge Ousland complete their unsupported journey across the polar ocean.

The Great Gear Review: TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Elite Snowshoes

Is ‘Sidecountry’ a Four-Letter Word?

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