What is the strangest—or most despicable—thing you’ve seen someone do for a selfie? Photographs of a juvenile La Plata dolphin being yanked out of the ocean and held aloft by a mob of tourists in Argentina drew outrage after the images went viral on social media…
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These lucky skiers had a rare encounter with a snow leopard as they carved down a mountain slope in Kashmir. You have to look closely at this video because the snow leopard’s camouflage expertly blends into the mountain terrain. In fact the hiding snow leopard would…
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This jacket may not win any points for fashion, but its unique ability to transform into a tent may pique the interest of outdoor enthusiasts. A group of students from London’s Royal College of Art designed this prototype coat from a paper-like fabric which also…
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Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Photographer Chris White’s wife and son were swept off Kamehameha Highway in Oahu, Hawaii by a giant rogue wave. The wave pulled them out to sea just as 43-year-old pro surfer Kelly Slater was passing by on…
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An adrenaline junkie risked jail time to do a speed summit of the Great Pyramid of Giza. German tourist Andrej Ciesielski traveled to Egypt with one goal in mind: scaling the ancient structure. However, that goal is troublesome for a number of reasons. First off, it’s…
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Considering your next adventure vacation? Whether skiing, snowboarding, hiking, bicycling, paddling, trekking or other pursuits, vacation outfitters mold packages for time-strapped consumers. From jungles and parks to mountains and ski resorts, travel is often included in personal bucket lists. For those shunning much internet research,…
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It’s double bubble time at Okemo Mountain Resort in south central Vermont. The Ludlow resort has installed a second bubble chair, the Quantum Four, servicing the ski area’s Jackson Gore pod, that replaces the Jackson Gore Express Quad. This bring to two the number of…
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Kevin St. Gelais started making custom skis a few years back and he wanted his testers to beat on them. So they took to the groomed and backcountry trails of northern New Hampshire. The found trees, cliffs, moguls, powder, groomers, rocks, jumps and spring’s chowder.…
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With the season of giving upon us, get thee to an old-fashioned brick and mortar store or let your digits do that digital dance from your favorite device. For skiers and snowboarders, there’s no shortage of gifts to give and get. From apparel to gadgets,…
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From under the tree to stuffing in a stocking, those who love the mountains are always on the hunt for new gear. Sure, there’s much to choose from not only in terms of gifts, but deciding which passion to feed. Hike? Paddle? Ski? Snowboard? Snowshoe?…
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