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Appreciation The Revolutionary Power of Microadventures
Alastair Humphreys' evangelism for accessible, everyday pursuits is bringing populist energy to the outdoors
20
Moments Moments: A Clean Divide
When Tommy Caldwell chopped off his index finger, it looked like the end of his climbing career. It turned out to be a new beginning
24
Recommended Reading Recommended Reading
28
Feature The Disappearing Sierra Summit Registers
On the trail of the fragile, valuable, and increasingly rare records of the Range of Light's climbing history
42
Feature Apocalyptic Ledges
A brief and scary history of the outer edge of big-wave surfing
56
Feature Living the Hut Life
High alpine shelters are a lot more than refuges—they're destinations in their own right
64
Feature Seeking Hard Desert Truth
In 1869, three men from the historic Powell expedition vanished. Were they killed by Mormons, Indians, or the unforgiving environment of the remote Arizona Strip?
74
Feature Savage From Any Angle
No amount of training or preparation can tame K2, the world's toughest summit
88
Feature Plugging Into Nature
One parent's quest to raise analog kids in a digital age
96
Feature Rough Notes and Curious Fragments
The sketchbooks and journals of the world's greatest explorers reveal acutely personal tales of discovery
104
Feature Night Train to the Devil’s Teeth
After almost losing her leg, Kim Chambers braved cold, exhaustion, and giant sharks to become one of the world's toughest ocean swimmers
110
Three Square Three Square
As cold weather brings camping season to a chilly end—for most of us, anyway—it’s a good time to hunker down for cozy cabin life. Own, rent, or borrow your winter retreat, we have a few recipes to bring the cabin vibes home to you, wherever you are.
116
Portfolio The Weatherman
In Russia's far north, a lone meteorologist is the last of his breed
128
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