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Etymology: Friluftsliv
The Norwegian concept of connecting with nature has inspired poets, philosophers, and polar explorers
Historical Badass: Without the Apparent Aid of Logic
Colin Fletcher walked the length of California, navigated the Colorado River from source to sea, and wrote the book that launched a million backpacking trips
Intro
The Monte Rosa is relatively unknown to North Americans, but it’s the second-highest peak in the Alps and serves as a shaggy, glacier-capped buffer between Switzerland and Italy. To the north, its icefalls rumble toward Zermatt; to the south, couloirs helix above hibernating villages. In the late 1990s, my friend Joe Sagona and I went … Read more
Lost and Found
Liz Clark has had many animal companions in 10 years at sea. This is the story of one of them
Moments: Grand Canyon Slow Ride
In 1976, a group of friends spent more than three months running the Colorado, a feat that will never be repeated
Portfolio: The Patagonia Collection
Mythology started with a mistake. In 1980, Rick Ridgeway was hired to shoot photos for Patagonia’s first catalog. As an action photographer, he had skills; for models, perhaps not. When the catalog came back from the printer a few weeks later, owner Yvon Chouinard’s response was to stare at the floor and shuffle his feet. … Read more
Recommended Reading
Three books for some cold weather
Resources
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