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The simple whiskey and Coke is one of the easier cocktails to make compared to some of the fancy concoctions that involve muddling fruits or using mini blowtorches, but as one bartender put it, “I just don’t get why people bother ordering them.” While the normal procedure might be to just walk up to the bar and ask for a Jack Daniels and Coke (referred to as a Jack and Coke the world over) the drink was originally called a “Coca-Cola highball” in a 1907 United States Bureau of Chemistry report on the soft drink’s growing popularity....

This is the one sale you can’t afford to miss. Right now during the Full Send February sale, take up to 50 percent off on clothing, accessories, and gear at Backcountry. All your favorite brands are on sale, including Marmot, Columbia, Patagonia, and more. There’s so much on sale it took us all of 30 seconds to find exactly what we want. Right now, this Gotham Hooded Down Jacket III from The North Face, regularly priced at $329, is just $209....

SUP Surfing Tips With Professional Coach Sean Poynter: Reading Conditions Having a good understanding of a surf spot prior to paddling out is the key component to improving your SUP skills in the surf. What type of understanding am I talking about? The understanding of where waves are breaking, where they aren’t breaking, how to observe conditions and interpret their effect on the surf. There’s not a lot you need to know in order to start gaining that understanding, but the more familiar you get with this knowledge, the better off you’ll be on the water....

A standup paddleboarder was attacked by a tiger shark on Saturday off the Big Island of Hawaii. According to CBS News, the victim remains hospitalized today with injuries to one of his arms and a loss of part of one leg. The victim was paddleboarding with his father at Kukio Beach near Hualalai when the duo were knocked off their boards by the shark, as reported by CBS News. The victim’s name has not been released, but reports say that he is believed to be in his 20s and is a resident of Kukio Golf and Beach Club....

Whether you’re splashing through the mud or paddling across a choppy lake, it’s a challenge to protect your gear from the elements. This is especially true for those essential but easy-to-lose personal items like a phone, keys or small tools – items that you want easy access to, but don’t want to leave vulnerable to a mishap. Fortunately, the good folks over at Pelican – the seasoned manufacturers of durable cases – have designed a solution....

It’s the ultimate fallback for any guy who has trouble adding muscle: “I’m a hardgainer! Guys like me just can’t get big and strong—it’s not in our DNA,” they say. And sure, there are certain genetic advantages one person will always have over another—height, being able to touch his tongue to the tip of his nose, etc. But there’s no reason any guy can’t make awesome gains (even you, beanpole). The so-called hardgainer is typically a lanky guy whose long arms and legs make for poor levers with which to lift; his muscle-fiber composition and hormones cause gains to come more slowly than a natural athlete’s would....

All low-impact cardio workouts have one thing in common: Some of your body weight is supported as you exercise—say, by the water when you swim or the bike seat while cycling. That’s great, because it takes pressure off your joints. On the other hand, the simple act of bearing your own weight is a big plus for functional fitness and endurance. Which gets us to the SkiErg. Modeled after the pole pull used by nordic skiers, the machine provides a full body-weight cardio challenge that’s still low impact on your knees, with minimal pounding overall....

Pitching in the playoffs can be one of the toughest endeavors in all of sports. You’re all alone on the mound, ball in your hand, with some of the MLB’s best staring you down, looking to smash a home run. The 10 Best MLB Playoff Performances of the Millennium Read article Many talented players have faltered in these situations. But for a select few, when the bases were loaded and the world was watching, they didn’t just get it done—they dominated their opponents and helped their teams win the World Series....

Words by Jason Paul The adventure travel gear industry has exploded in recent years as companies rush to meet the demand of adventure seekers who are traveling far and wide to experience the very best nature has to offer. Whether you’re already a well-traveled international explorer or are new to the idea and just getting started, an inflatable standup paddleboard is a piece of gear that should definitely be on your radar....

There is a phenomenon that occurs on monumental multi-day rafting trips commonly referred to as ‘River Time,’ where schedules in the traditional sense cease to exist and travelers simply float in rhythm with the river. Hours in the day, even days in the week, drift into the ether as a paddler’s sole purpose at any given moment is to merely flow downstream. There are other variables to consider, of course, such as what to eat when you’re hungry and where to sleep when fatigue sets in, but as a general rule the river is in charge of the pace....

During the extended half-time of Super Bowl 51, Bill Belichick was concerned about the lopsided score but he didn’t think it was indicative of the play on the field. He noted that his team had actually held the ball for more than 18 minutes of the first half, to Atlanta’s 11. “I felt like we had control of the game. We didn’t have control of the score,” Belichick said later.i He even told his offensive coordinator as much....

The arc of impeachment is long, but it bends toward a fiery resolution. Based on the podcast of the same name, the six-episode Epix docuseries Slow Burn decodes Watergate through stories of the characters most involved. (Any resemblance to current scandals is purely coincidental.) The Adam Driver Political Drama and True-Crime Miniseries You Need to Watch This Month Read article The original podcast was produced by Slate, hosted by Leon Neyfakh, who’s also the executive producer and narrator of the Epix series....

If you’re looking for an app or two to push you that extra mile, here are three killer apps to help you smash your spring fitness goals. 1. Aaptiv If you’re tired of the same old workout routine, the same old running playlist, or maybe you just need a nudge to get up off the couch and get moving, Aaptiv is what you need. It’s the top audio-based workout app on Apple’s App Store....

FROM THE PUBLISHER (Falcon Guides) — On May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell and nine crewmen in four wooden rowboats set off down the Green River to map the final blank spot on the American map. Three months later, six ragged men in only two boats emerged from the Grand Canyon. And what happened along the rugged 1,000 river miles in between quickly became the stuff of legend. Today, the JWP route offers some of the most adventurous paddling in the United States....

In the upcoming racing film Ford v Ferrari, actors Christian Bale and Matt Damon play a driver and auto designer who clash with executives, rival teams, and each other as they try and win the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Based on a new clip released for the film there will be quite a bit of clashing going on. ‘Ford v. Ferrari’: Everything You Need to Know About the Racing Film...

When it comes to the benefits and risks of e-cigarettes, scientists and smokers alike can’t seem to agree on much. Are they a “healthier” alternative to traditional cigarettes? Can e-cigs actually help you quit smoking? Is vaping addictive? So far, research on e-cigs has fallen on both sides of the fence. It seems like every few months a study emerges that contradicts its predecessor. Case in point: In 2016, we published a story on a study which showed that vapers were 28% less likely to quit cigarettes than smokers who didn’t vape....

This story originally appeared in POWDER. Words by Micah Abrams. Congratulations! By being a tourist in town, you’re automatically 75-percent more interesting to the target of your affections. Remember, the local you’re talking to hasn’t just been seeing the same 25-30 people day in and day out all season, they’ve been getting hit on by them, too! Because you gotta make sure you bring your “A-game” to the bar. Photo: Courtesy of Life of Pix/Pexels Just by answering “Not here” to the question, “Where do you live?...

All indoor bikes are not created equal. You can spend an hour-plus churning away on a spin bike. But don’t try that on the Airdyne. That’s because the Airdyne is a master of resistance. The harder you work, the more challenging it gets. There’s just no way to half-ass a session on it. Hence, its nickname: the Misery Machine. The Total-Body Workout That’ll Help You Get Killer Abs Read article...

When you go looking for new clothes, you gotta be looking at REI. REI is known for a great selection of outdoor attire but isn’t limited to those options. You can find some great casual gear, too. Such as these Danner Caprine Low Shoes. And when you see that they are discounted at half off, you gotta jump at that deal. You aren’t going to spend every waking minute at work, even if you are the most dedicated workaholic....

Aaron Paul is back in a big way. Over five years after the finale of Breaking Bad, Paul returned to Jesse Pinkman’s world in the Netflix film El Camino—and coming up in 2020 he’ll give everyone a glimpse of the future in the new season of Westworld. Not bad for a guy who came to Hollywood as a teenager. COVER STORY: Aaron Paul Is Finally Breaking Big Read article Even though it took a decade for him to land his Breaking Bad role after coming to Los Angeles, Paul has always been ahead of the curve....