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January/February 2008
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Features

Your Life: Improved
Okay, so you may not be into resolutions, but why not take advantage of the New Year by doing what you can to make your life better? We’ve taken it upon ourselves to talk to all kinds of experts and gather some suggestions. The results? Tips on how to freshen things up in your outdoor, travel, lifestyle, health, and good-deed pursuits. Hello 2008! >>>read full article
By Bryn Fox and Mariko LeBaron

Faraway, So Close
Natalie Fobes will do anything for a photo—so long as it tells a story that needs to be told. >>>read full article

Snowy Havens
Sure these retreats are remote, but getting there is half the fun. >>>read full article
By Lucy Burningham

Departments

The Dirt
People, Places, and Things from Our Outdoor World
Climbing Everest with a heart valve, do-good vacations, planning an Ikidarod, getting into ice climbing, concern about plastic bottles, daring to dream , and staying green.

It’s Personal
Mashed Potatoes, Poor Circulation, and Al Gore
When an avid skier sets out to discover the truth about how climate change is affecting her favorite sport, she ends up learning more about herself. >>>read full article

Letter from the Divide
The Second Half of Life
Pam Houston reflects on how making some plans can be based only on hope. >>>read full article

Whole Health
The SAD Truth
Feeling down and can’t shake it? The light of day could be just what you need to chase away those winter blahs. >>>read full article

Yes, You Can
Start Your Kids in Snow Sports
Looking to get your young children involved in the winter activities you love? It’s not as hard as you may think. Get ’em out there early, and soon. >>>read full article

Full
Flavor Pack
Food wouldn’t be much without the seasonings we use to transform it. The good news is that spices not only make our meals tasty but also pack a nutritional punch. >>>read full article

Fresh from the Field
Follow Your (Backcountry) Bliss
Outfitted with this stuff, you won’t be wasting your time on groomers anytime soon. >>>read more

Editorial
New Year’s Transformations
What’s a caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a butterfly got to do with us? Turns out, a lot. >>>read more

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