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Questions and doubt swirled through my head as I stood on the start line of the Maui Jim Ocean Shootout, the multi-discipline watermen event held at Maui’s pristine Ka’anapali Beach Hotel. In a last-minute moment of questionable judgement, I signed up to compete against an esteemed group of world-class watermen. A group that included five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Aaron Peirsol, multi-discipline paddling legend Travis Grant, SUP stars Zane Schweitzer and Slater Trout, and the undefeated champion of this event, Australian Ironman Jackson Maynard....

If you’re still using cheap throwaway styrofoam coolers for the beach or tailgating because your other coolers are too big, too small, or too heavy — or too valuable to leave unattended around a bunch of strangers — try the soft-sided Snapbasket cooler by CleverMade. We were a bit skeptical, so we asked CleverMade to send us a unit to test. And boy, we were impressed. We filled our test unit with 20 pounds of ice at 2:30 pm and sat it on a concrete floor inside a warehouse where the ambient temperature fluctuated between 74-78 degrees....

Nicknamed the “dragged through the garden” dog, this all-beef dog with relish, tomatoes, peppers, and pickles was a complete meal for a nickel in tough economic times. Thanks to its veggie-heavy content, van Kraayenburg calls it “one of the lightest—and dare I say, most nutritious—dogs out there. If you’re looking for a dog with sweet, spicy, and garden-fresh flavors, this is the one for you.” To stay authentic, though, “be sure to keep the ketchup far, far away....

A safari tour guide in Kruger National Park parked the jeep to the right of a pride of lions that featured two males fighting over a waterbuck a leopard had originally taken down. As they observed the scene, a lion surreptitiously took up a position perched on a dead tree trunk behind them. A tourist captured video of the reaction of the guides after realizing what had snuck up on them:...

Founded in 1902 by a small group of climbers and conservationists, The American Alpine Club became one of the earliest established groups to promote and protect climbing, both within the outdoor community and at times, through more mainstream channels. From its onset, the club’s mission has been to provide knowledge and inspiration, and to support the climbing community. But until recently their focus was primarily local and community-centric, meaning that most of their efforts were centered around clean ups, trail development, and crag development....

The entire planet will be given a celestial treat this evening: the Geminid meteor shower. The Geminids is unlike most meteor showers in that it is associated with an asteroid (and not a comet), making it one of the best opportunities for viewing shooting stars as the asteroid dust grains will burn up as they dive into the Earth’s atmosphere. “With August’s Perseids obscured by bright moonlight, the Geminids will be the best shower this year,” said Bill Cooke of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office in a news release....

On October 7, Hayden Kennedy, 27, and Inge Perkins, 23, two of the most talented mountain athletes of their generation, decided to hike deep into Montana’s imposing Madison Range to ski Imp Peak, a little known, 11,202-foot summit blessed with a long, perfectly cut couloir. Imp often holds soft, early-season snow even when the leaves are still golden in the valleys. Most hardcore locals stick closer to town, but Kennedy and Perkins were never the type for easy summits....

Postmates, TaskRabbit, Uber — there’s an app for just about everything, but one startup is providing the one service that can’t be delivered: access to a bathroom. Good2Go, backed by the likes of Whole Foods’ former Chairman, the former EVP and CFO of Dunkin’ Brands, and a current Google SVP, grants access to existing retailer bathrooms, once the hallowed grounds one could only visit through the purchase price of a pack of gum or small coffee....

You know ribs are perfect with beer. You know grilled clams are perfect with beer. And you sure know beer-can chicken is perfect with beer. But don’t forget that corn—one of summer’s finest plunders—is also a great thing to pair with your brew of choice. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies How to Make a Rotisserie White Sweet Potato With Greek Dressing Read article “I’ve always found that the natural sweetness of corn has the unique ability to push the flavors of malt and hops together,” says Adam Dulye, Executive Chef of the Brewers Association, in the cookbook he co-authored, The Beer Pantry: Cooking at the Intersection of Craft Beer and Great Food....

Trail shoes, road shoes, comfy shoes, casual shoes—it’s easy to fill up your closet with a pair for every occasion. But sometimes you just want one that can do it all (or at least come close), and that’s exactly the niche Under Armour aims to fill with their newly launched HOVR Summit. Built on UA’s responsive HOVR cushioning foam—the same used in its HOVR Infinite distance running shoe—the Summit is built to perform on city streets, mountain trails, and anywhere in between....

This is Austin Keen, a world champion skimboarder based in Laguna Beach, California. Two days ago, he posted a video in which he sprints straight at a wave, hops on his skimboard and launches off of said wave, catches about 10 feet of air, then nearly lands back on his board. MORE: The 65 Best Surf Spots in the World We had no idea this was possible, and apparently neither did Keen....

Cleveland wasn’t the only thing NBA superstar Kyrie Irving left behind this summer after his trade to the Boston Celtics. The baller also dropped all animals and animal products from his diet, going fully vegan. And he’s not the only one. The good people at SB Nation have a lengthy roundup of the NBA players who have adopted the vegan lifestyle, and all of them seem to be shedding pounds and getting lean....

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the western part of North Dakota and though it requires a bit of effort to get there, it’s worth making the trek. There are three units that make up this park, but the north and south units are where you’ll find the trails. If you’re overdue for a trail running adventure that includes miles and miles of amazing singletrack and few crowds, point yourself toward this park and run to your heart’s content....

The GlaGla Race : 500 Standup Paddlers Return to Lake Annecy For a Mid-Winter Race in The French Alps The 5th annual edition of this unique event looks set to attract one of the largest fields in the world, with a stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains providing a picturesque paddling experience for the 500 competitors expected on the start line in Talloires, Lake Annecy. The number of participants should be at least ten times higher than the first edition in 2014!...

The fall film and TV season is heating up, but before you start your next binge session, make sure you’re caught up on what’s already out—Netflix has begun its monthly purge of TV shows and movies. Although a few notable classics, like Boogie Nights (great if you want to see a very different side of Mark Wahlberg) and Stanley Kubrick’s searing Vietnam War drama Full Metal Jacket, have already disappeared, there’s a still time to catch a few more gems, like the creepy Australian thriller The Babadook or Donnie Darko, which stars a fresh-faced Jake Gyllenhaal....

When it comes to groups of like-minded folks, few share a sense of passion quite like outdoor enthusiasts. An easy way to understand that collective passion — one seemingly divided by so many different user groups — is to see it unite against a perceived threat to its caretakers. Last year, online outdoor gear retailer Backcountry.com filed for trademarks in an attempt to protect the word “backcountry” from being used in other outdoor businesses, products and services, as reported by the Colorado Sun....

Being the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is one of the most high-profile jobs in sports. From being the leader of “America’s Team,” to having the enigmatic Jerry Jones as your boss, and dealing with some of the most passionate fans in the world, it’s not an easy position to be in. But for Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, he wouldn’t have it any other way. The Funniest and Most Ridiculous NFL Touchdown Celebrations of 2018...

Thick egg-white shakes used to be the go-to for bodybuilders and strength athletes when they wanted to put on massive muscle. Back then, bodybuilders eschewed egg yolks because of cholesterol concerns. But these days, we know that the cholesterol in egg yolks doesn’t transfer over to your body and make cholesterol levels rise, so eggs are back on the training menu for many. And it turns out that egg yolks are actually better for building muscle after a workout than the same amount of egg whites, says a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition....

Brian Lindner could cut an intimidating figure if he wanted to. After all, the 66-year-old is well over 6′ tall on his own. Donning ski boots and a helmet, he downright towers over most as he saunters through Mansfield Lodge at the base of Stowe Mountain in Vermont. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies But it becomes abundantly clear—as he’s pulled aside by skiers and snowboarders, some looking for information, others looking for help, and even more just saying hello—he’s more teddy bear than mountain beast....

Recovery shoes, sandals, and slip-ons are supposed to reduce post-running aches and stiffness, and speed recovery. Okabashi, Superfeet, Oofos, Hoka One One, and other companies make footwear featuring huge, foamy footbeds and exaggerated soles. The shoes have an athletic-meets-orthopedic look that is, at best, dorky. And if they work, maybe looks don’t matter. But the evidence that they do is somewhat patchy. The 6 Best Ways to Recover From Your Workout...