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The 17 Best Mountain Bike Towns in the U.S.

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America has no shortage of great mountain bike towns, but not all of them are created equal. While many destinations boast great trails, only a select few earn recognition from the International Mountain Bicycling Association as a designated Ride Center™, which is widely considered the highest standard for mountain biking destinations. These towns offer exceptional trail networks, diverse riding experiences, […]
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A Gatsby-Style Odyssey to the End of the Earth: Skiing Antarctica Aboard the Sherakhan Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

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For those who find traditional luxury too stuffy, an ultra-exclusive expedition is set to redefine the Antarctic experience. From November 10-20, 2026, a group limited to just 16 skiers and 5 guides will embark on a $60,000-per-person journey that pairs high-altitude adventure with the opulence of a world-class superyacht. The excursions from the vessel will be guided by Ice Axe […]
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Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand; Caving-In To Night

By: P.M. ‘Paulie’ Fadden, February 2026 Nothing’s ever happening until everything’s happening at once.  Life is like that, missions too. And this one is no exception. Idle pieces of a vague puzzle had been on the drawing board for awhile; a glacier, highly skilled humans (not me) and an enticing overnight among New Zealand’s brooding Southern Alps. Some assembly required. […]
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Alaska on Steroids: Inside the Greenland Heli Realm That’s Redefining Big-Mountain Skiing

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There are ski trips you remember…and then there are ski trips that quietly reset your idea of what skiing even is. Greenland does that. Most people have never skied anything like what’s found amongst the fjords of Greenland with Greenland Heli Skiing. And Hans’ Solmssen’s operation is not about luxury, nor is it about the thrill of a helicopter—it’s the […]
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South Island, New Zealand – A Compass, A Track, And A Puzzle Named ‘TWALK’

April, 2025 Soon, on an autumn date in late April when pre-dawn cold is really flexing its devilish charm, a rogue throng will be massing in an otherwise empty carpark. Comprising students to retirees to ultra-running human cannonballs, the mass will form ranks as a free brigade of outdoor frolickers–or terminal optimists–convened at the University of Canterbury to undertake one […]
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[GEAR REVIEW] Packasport Journeyer Rooftop Box: Simply the Best

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When it comes to hauling gear for outdoor adventures, a reliable rooftop cargo box can make all the difference. There are numerous advantages to owning one, the most obvious being the convenience of extra storage. However, they often come with trade-offs, such as clunky designs, limited accessibility, or reduced aerodynamics. Enter Packasport rooftop boxes, which aim to stand out in […]
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Reaching For the Top: Phunjo Lama Sets Women’s Record for Fastest Mount Everest Ascent

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A new speed record for the fastest ascent by a woman has been set on Mount Everest. Summiting Mount Everest (29,032 feet) from base camp at 17,598 feet typically takes climbers multiple days to reach, as the magnitude of the climb is so immense, and acclimatization is crucial. However, Phunjo Lama is no stranger to extreme altitude. Lama previously held […]
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Epic 4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Ski Safari Highlights!

We drove 2,200 miles from Bariloche, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina in October. We then got on a boat and sailed another 2,000 miles down to Antarctica and back. This was the most epic road trip of my life. We skied in: Esquel, Argentina El Fraile, Chile El Chalten, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Deception Island, Antarctica Portal Point, Antarctica Port Lockroy, Antarctica […]
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Cockapoo Survives a Month in Aspen, CO Wilderness After Getting Lost

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A ten-month-old Cockapoo, Bella, strayed ahead of her owners while on a hike and eventually ended up off-trail, leading her to survive four weeks in the rugged Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen, Colorado. Only after completing their hike near Capitol Creek did the owners, Jim and Betsy Chaffin, realize that their dog was missing. They then launched a two-group search party with their […]
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Professional Adventure Guide Chason Russell Dies in Crystal River, CO Kayaking Accident

Professional adventure guide and volunteer for Mountain Rescue Aspen Chason Russell, 41, went missing after attempting a perilous section of Colorado’s Crystal River on Thursday. His body was found on Saturday in an area known as the Meatgrinder, where he was last seen by his two accompanying friends that day, the Pitkin County Coroner’s Office said. Russell drowned and his […]
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The Story of ‘Historical Badass’ Ned Gillette | From Skiing Earth’s Highest Summits to Being Shot to Death in Pakistan

August 1998, deep in the northern Pakistani controlled sector of Kashmir, Ned Gillette and his wife Olympic skier Suzy Patterson set out with the hopes of accomplishing the “trek along the flanks of Nanga Parbat (at 25,660 feet, the world’s 10th-highest mountain) and then making their way across a 16,000-foot pass at the edge of the Chogo Lungma.” An ambitious journey to say the least, however Gillette and his wife Patterson were accustomed to such adventures in their time, skiing, sailing, and climbing all over the globe. […]
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