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In this Issue:
Features:
What’s the common link between mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, doing a triathlon, and going to a summer concert? That no matter what trail, what ocean, or what park you’re headed to, you’ll have a better time if you’re well-equipped. We took feedback from dozens of testers about hundreds of products and hand-picked 91 of the highest-performance, most fashionable, and most functional pieces you’ll need for a summer of fun.
Moving Mountains
By Jayme Otto
The Taliban, landmines, and human rights violations are just another day on the job for Mountain 2 Mountain’s founder and director, Shannon Galpin. Her inspiration for changing the world? A mountain bike. Follow her through the goat paths of Afghanistan as she fights for the social and economic change that results from empowering girls and women.
Paddling Out
By Pam Houston, Becca Katz and Paula Matarrese
Water is moving in more ways than one. Laugh, cry, and rejoice in its power. This collection of essays captures the spirit of the water and will inspire you to find peace in your own little stretch of river.
Departments:
Dirt: People, Places, and Things from Our Outdoor World
- Travel: Glamp in the great outdoors, escape Seattle, Moroccan camel treks, National Park lodges, and what to do in Whitefish, Montana
- Planet Earth: Thailand’s national sport and climbing mountains for (and with) kids
- Fun Stuff: Three summer reads, rock out to an ultrarunner’s top 10 training songs, and we love bugs
- Inspiration and Information: Meet a world-class cycling coach, a 10-minute camp kitchen makeover, water-bottle world, why you can drink a guilt-free cup of joe, the motivation behind mountaineering, and wheeling well: Trish Downing’s story
Love on the Rocks: Loving Local
Can having a seasonal job cut into your year-round romance? Of course. Our new columnist explores local loving—and the downside of chasing your adventures across state lines.
Psychobabble: Idiosyncrasies of Arousal
Whether your belly is full of butterflies before a race, or your head is in the clouds before a tip off, everyone has a performance-enhancing level of pre-competition stress. Find yours.
Sense of Place: Ancient Lessons of Nature
Peru’s Machu Picchu tempts even novice trekkers, like Marie Elena Martinez who’s provided this short preview of her upcoming travel narrative.
Try This: Stand Up Paddling
Lucky for bipeds everywhere, paddling is just as fun when you’re on two feet. See why this growing sport is catching on so quickly. Plus: First-timer tips from a veteran paddling instructor.
Whole Health: The Skinny on Cleanses
Don’t be lured into a cayenne-pepper-fueled fad. Revamp your relationship with food by heeding the expert advice in this guide to cleansing the healthy, whole-foods way.
Full: Everybody Must Get Stoned
Summer’s bounty includes a juicy crop of fruits that are as delicious as they are nutritious. Add color, flavor, and healthy fun to meal-times this season.
It’s Personal: The Wave Not Taken
Aging isn’t an excuse to stick to the beach, it’s a reason to catch a wave.
Editorial: Of Course I’m Irritable. I have IBS.
