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The article was originally published in Canoe & Kayak Magazine. Words by Conor Mihell. A cast-aluminum Dutch oven like GSI’s 10-inch hard-anodized model ($70) or the Woody Dutch Oven ($100) is the most versatile piece of cookware a backcountry chef can pack. The multi-use aspect of these pots more than makes up for their moderate weight. A Dutch oven provides a trifecta of opportunity — boiling, frying or baking. It’s sturdy enough to handle campfire cooking and the most aggressive dishwashers....

This summery frittata is jam-packed with protein and other powerful macros and micronutrients that can enhance your health and fitness. The little amount of fat from the sweet potatoes can significantly increase your uptake of eyesight-boosting beta-carotene, and fresh basil is full of flavonoids that act as antioxidants to protect cells from damage. And don’t relegate turkey to Thanksgiving alone. It’s inexpensive, low in fat, and high in protein. Nutrition (per serving): 541 calories; 89g protein; 20g carbs; 10g fat...

Owen Marks was a skinny grom during the last years of the fabled scene that centered around the Post Office jumps in Aptos, California. After the destruction of that trail mecca, Owen put his head down and kept riding, quietly doing his thing and flying the flag for the culture that had now almost gone underground. Today, he’s grown into one of the world’s elite dirt jumpers; still quietly doing his own thing, but on a level few can match....

The video Puma produced to launch a new line of shoes in India called “Suede Gully,” is slick. It features musicians and dancers performing inside a train and in front of buildings in Delhi. The surfaces are spray-painted in multi-colored graffiti to “capture the grit of Indian streets,” according to the company. Unfortunately, that grit pissed off conservationists around the world’s largest nation. They claim Puma irreversibly damaged 19th century buildings in the city’s Old Delhi district, according to the Guardian....

A humpback whale breaching. Photo: Yutaka Seki/Flickr A recent study found that the Endangered Species Act has had a profound impact in growing populations of most marine mammals and sea turtles. According to the Center for Biological Diversity’s fact sheet on the study: “A new study found that 78 percent of endangered marine mammals and sea turtles analyzed significantly increased in abundance after receiving protection under the Endangered Species Act. The research showed substantial population recovery for 18 of 23 marine mammals and 7 of 9 sea turtles in U....

Here’s the cure for the end-of-summer blues: A race in a destination worth traveling for. These are some of our favorite upcoming events for every skill level and sport, including trail runs, biking, stair climbs, kayaking, and more. Marathon Guide: The Best Places to Run in the World Read article Pursuit Games (August 25) Blaine, Minnesota 5K obstacle race Set in the largest amateur-sports complex in the world, just outside Minneapolis, the Pursuit Games go beyond the usual strength tests....

If a short glass of dark liquor, a seat at the bar, and some company to shoot the breeze with seems like your ideal night, then a whiskey society is summoning you to sign up. Membership to these exclusive clubs means you’ll always have some fine spirits to drink (many of which have won awards), and another whiskey fanatic to nerd out with about the complexity of each blend or single malt....

Getting formal might not be our preferred activity, but it’s wedding/graduation/family reunion season, guys, and it’s time to class it up a bit. Thankfully, for those of us dreading the monkey suit, there are a bulk of options that will have us looking good without sacrificing the comfort and function of our favorite activewear. Move over Summer Formal, this is Road Warrior Formal, built for those of us rolling from the trail to the banquet hall and back again....

Getting fit and staying there is a matter of consistency. If you’re not committed to a program, you might be doing more harm to your body than good. Binge dieting, sporadic exercise regimens—these things put stress on your muscles, joints, and your very constitution. You’ve got to decide on a plan of action, and then stick to it. That’s why fitness trackers are so valuable, and that’s why a body fat scale in your home is essential....

Looking for a good holiday gift can be a little difficult. At the end of the day, you just need to get something that is incredibly useful. And if it can do more than one useful thing in one tiny package, all the better. A gift like that exists over at Touch of Modern and it is the Tree Of Light Charging Lamp. Every home can use a lamp or two in it....

According to a release by the National Park Service (NPS), Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a 138-foot cellular tower within Sequoia National Park to improve coverage in the area. The cell tower, if approved, would potentially be built “to simulate a pine tree.” The proposed construction area sits near Wuksachi Village in an established utility site at the end of an existing paved access road, and would affect approximately 0....

Brad Pitt and Jimmy Fallon had some fun on The Tonight Show. The two went back and forth seeing who could best the other in sending over something cool while at a restaurant for the “Courtesy of the Gentleman at the Bar” skit on the show. How Brad Pitt Trained for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Read article With Pitt sitting at the bar—and reading Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, a nice nod to his new space movie Ad Astra—and Fallon sitting at a table in the restaurant, the game of one-upping each other gets a little out of hand....

TAG Heuer has been turning out finely crafted timepieces since 1860, and in honor of the company’s 160th anniversary this year, it’s reimagining a beloved series of watches: the Carrera line. The new Carrera 160 Years Silver Limited Edition combines the bold styling of the original model with a modern chronograph movement and exclusive commemorative details. Get ready for one handsome watch with plenty of history behind it, too. Watches of the Week: The Luminox x Bear Grylls Collection Is Built to Keep You Alive in the Wild...

When it comes to holiday apparel, the discussion pretty much starts and ends with ugly Christmas sweaters. But there are lots of classy ways to dress up this holiday season that don’t involve itchy knitwear. For starters, try out the new Timex x Todd Snyder Gold Welton Bi-Metal watch, an eye-catching update of a previous best-selling collaboration between the two brands. With its sharp gold and silver details and vintage styling, it’s the perfect accessory for the season....

Hank Gaskell was destined for a life centered around the sea. Born and raised on Maui, Gaskell regularly watched his dad surf at local breaks and eventually took up the sport himself. Dayanidhi Des Growing up in Hana, a small remote town on the east side of Maui, the ocean and jungle were Gaskell’s playgrounds as well as his food sources. The Gaskell family grew their own food and speared fish from the sea....

Whatever the reason, sleep can be hard to come by for many. Stress tends to be the biggest cause of sleep issues. Trying to get rid of stress is, in and of itself, a stressful process. But there are solutions that can work across a wide spectrum of sleep-deprived sufferers. Sleep CBD Patches is one of those solutions. CBD has become a big thing, mainly because it is a legal and safe way to get rid of stress....

You’ve never seen Adam Sandler quite like this before. The longtime comedic actor is taking a dramatic turn for the new crime thriller Uncut Gems. In fact, he’s even getting some early Oscar buzz since the film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and received a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ‘Joker’, ‘The Irishman’, ‘Ad Astra’, and This Fall’s Most-Anticipated Movies Read article From directors Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie (Good Time), the film follows New York City-based jeweler Howard Ratner (Sandler), who glides his way through the city always looking for a way to score big, betting on sports to gambling with diamonds....

These gifts are perfect for that person who wants to kick up their feet, tune out the world and get caught up with all those TV series they never even knew they needed. Give them the gift of cozy fleece, soft shearling and the most snug gear to keep them lounging through the New Year. Check out the whole 2018 ASN Holiday Gift Guide. Airblaster Ninja Suit ($119.95) The ninja suit is warm, comfortable and entertaining, both as a base layer and as pajamas....

This piece was produced with support from YETI. The YETI Panga Backpack 28 offers a compact, easy-to-carry shape to the submersible category. While many brands have released waterproof bags in recent few years, few offer the ultimate breed of waterproof: the “submersible” bag. These bags are more rare – at least stylish and functional versions of them – due to their difficult-to-achieve but mightily handy promise that you can submerge them in water and still keep interior contents dry....

The view from the bow as we paddled the swifter currents of the Stikine. Photo by Krista Langlois. By Krista Langlois Early morning. There’s a mist lying on the river; the remnants of last night’s storm still hugging the base of the mountains. Jen is standing on a point of rocks sipping coffee, studying the teal-gray water swirling beneath canyon walls. We camped in the middle of the rapid, at the confluence where Beggarly Creek rushes into the Stikine River, and after coffee and oatmeal we carry our gear back upstream to the canoes, tying everything down extra careful the way you do when you know you might flip....