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Picture the opening shots of a ski film: swirling mists, a skier (probably a man, based on this year’s crop of ski films) clicks into their bindings, and launches into a sprawling sea of… grass? More Is More: Why Multi-Passes—and the Crowds They Bring—Are Great for Skiing Read article “The Kook” establishes itself from inception as a deadpan sendup of the intensity and self-seriousness of ski films. It has fun without so much as a wink while taking on the archetypal comeback and outcast stories that the industry loves to tell....

Photos and Words: Kevin Johnston Entering the back room of Al Widing’s modest cabin on Michigan’s AuSable River is like stepping into the heart of North American canoe racing history. The walls are covered with newspaper clippings, photographs, medals, and trophies. Al Widing Sr., 87, sits comfortably in the center of it all, spinning yarns from a lifetime of canoe racing: getting held at gunpoint in the 1964 Texas Water Safari, a sudden introduction to whitewater during a race in British Columbia, and going head-to-head with the great marathon paddlers of the 1960s....

If you’re doing circuits in the park, drinking regular water before, during, and after ought to cover it. (The American College of Sports Medicine recommends downing 17oz within two hours of training.) But if your workout is jogging for 90 minutes or more and you sweat heavily, you risk losing electrolytes—minerals like chloride, potassium, and sodium that allow you to perform optimally. At that point, it could be helpful to have a banana on hand, or a drink like Aquahydrate, which offers increased pH as well as electrolytes, helping the water buffer acid in the body....

Twelve to 14 mph is the speed at which ski and snowboard helmets are most effective, per ASTM International. Unfortunately, most skiers go at least twice that fast. They may not save you in a head-on collision. But that’s not their only job. Helmets also protect against injuries like cuts and scrapes resulting from bad falls. When you consider the amount of obstacles—like treewells, trees, and rocks—native to most ski areas, wearing a helmet is a no-brainer....

Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell climbed the ‘The Nose’ route in El Capitan in 2 hours, 1 minute, and 50 seconds on Monday, breaking their previous record by nearly 10 minutes, as reported by Gear Junkie. The duo has been spending their spring in Yosemite working to break El Capitan speed climbing records and initially did so by breaking the 2:19:44 record by Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds set in October 2017....

ASN’s Around the Campfire series interviews professional action sports athletes from all disciplines, to get their take on an activity that every outdoor athlete can certainly appreciate: camping. Pulling the athlete away form their day-to-day life and placing them in nature is what Around the Campfire is all about. For outdoorsy people, camping is one of those rites of passages usually passed on from someone in your family. It typically starts at a young age and is an interest that only grows stronger with time....

There was no way we were on the right route. The climb to the top of Picacho del Diablo, the highest mountain on the Baja California peninsula, wasn’t supposed to be technical. But steep pink-white granite, featureless and hundreds of feet high, surrounded us. One of my climbing partners, Austin Waisanen, was heeding none of my warnings. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “The route to the summit is off to the left!...

A new book to be released Tuesday details how the ill-fated marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was built on unhappiness before they even said “I do.” In DIANA: CASE SOLVED, a royal insider stunningly details how the pair was “unhappy” and “ill-suited” for each other when they married in 1991. The Daily Mail‘s legendary royal writer Richard Kay was one of the last to speak to Diana before she died in a car crash in a Paris tunnel in 1997....

It’s a long summer, guys. You worked way too hard all spring long to get into beach shape, so stay there! Stay fit, eat right—and occasionally detox. A a healthy, natural juice cleanse is great way to flush impurities from your system. And one of our favorites, JÙS by Julie, is having a huge sale this week. If you’re ready for a healthy, stress-free, delicious detox that won’t rip our insides to shreds, order a home delivery of JÙS By Julie this week—and get your second order for half off....

This is too good not to share. Today only, you can get an amazing deal on Yeti’s amazing and portable Hopper Flip coolers at Woot. This sale only runs until midnight Central time on Friday July 12, and lasts only as long as the supply does—once the Yetis are gone, so is this deal. So if you want one of the best day trip and beach coolers you can buy, get over to Woot right now and snap one up quick....

On Tuesday, Hawaii lawmakers passed a bill banning the sale of sunscreens that containing chemicals that are believed to be detrimental to the state’s coral reefs and marine life. As NPR says, “The chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are used in more than 3,500 of the world’s most popular sunscreen products, including Hawaiian Tropic, Coppertone and Banana Boat, would be prohibited.” Hawaii Approves Bill Banning Sunscreen Believed To Kill Coral Reefs https://t....

Heidi Klum has a beach-ready body (toned six-pack and lean legs included), and isn’t afraid to show it off. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel recently shared a promotional photo teasing the latest season of the modeling reality series Germany’s Next Top Model, and the Botticelli-esque results are jaw-dropping. Bald ist es wieder soweit. #GNTM2018 startet direkt im Paradies. Ich freue mich schon riesig. A post shared by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) on Jan 10, 2018 at 8:10am PST...

While there are plenty of “athleisure” brands these days, none is quite so profoundly impressive as Rhone. From the classic Commuter Pants to their awesome Reign long-sleeve, Rhone gear is quality active gear designed for today’s man on the move. And their new Commuter Short and Polo are bound to be our new summer staple. Rhone Commuter Polo Made of a brand-new, luxe performance fabric from Italy, the athletic fit of the new Commuter Polo complements your shape without being clingy....

One thousand, two hundred and ninety-two: the extra calorie cost per week of buying food at work, says The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Vending machine and cafeteria offerings tend to be high in unhealthy fats, added sugar, and sodium. (We’re talking pizza, chips, sandwiches.) Brown-bag it instead. 3 Easy Chicken Recipes to Make for Lunch Read article For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

You’re here because you want to learn how to calculate body fat percentage. But before we dive into the best methods, let’s cover some ground first: Relying on body mass index (aka BMI), the numerical measure of your height and weight, as an indicator of health is highly unreliable, according to a new University of California study. In fact, more than 54 million heavy Americans are wrongly labeled as unhealthy, the researchers say; these so-called “healthy overweight” men and women may have to pay higher health insurance premiums as a result....

There’s a theory that the way you ring in the New Year will directly influence the next 365 days. For example: If you lounge on the couch all day, you might have a year that’s a little lackadaisical and uninspired. If you spend it leisurely strolling along the beach, you might maintain a relaxed, zen vibe. And if you get after some long-overdue chores, your year might feel productive (or exhausting… the jury’s still out on that verdict)....

Kettlebells and slam balls are all the rage these days. HIIT and CrossFit get the buzz. And of course Bowflex and all the other machines always find plenty of use at any gym. But there’s one type of workout gear that sometimes gets overlooked in all the hype: Suspension Trainers. Right now, you can get fantastic deal on TRX Suspension Trainers at the Merch Madness Sale at TRX.com. The 10 Best TRX Exercises for Men...

Michael B. Jordan’s training to Adonis in Creed—and the upcoming Creed II—made him a real-life adonis. The December 2015 Men’s Fitness cover star transformed himself into a shredded machine to play the boxer in the latest movie from the Rocky series, and he hasn’t looked back since. Jordan clearly has learned a thing or two from working alongside Sylvester Stallone on the Creed series. Jordan has also shown he knows how to dress for success....

From early wake-up calls and four-hour practice sessions to a rigorous weight training regimen, speed skater Aaron Tran does a lot to stay in Olympic-level shape. But there’s one thing he does every day that even normal humans can add to their routines: he drinks O Organics® milk, exclusively available at Safeway and Albertsons stores. The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics by the Numbers Read article “Milk has always been an integral part of my diet since I was a child,” said the 21-year-old short track star, who’s with Team USA in PyeongChang right now....

We tested the new iPhone XS for a week doing everything from shooting high-speed video while mountain biking to snapping gorgeous scenic stills. If you’re thinking about upgrading or buying the new Apple device, here’s everything you should know about using the new iPhone XS, its coolest features, and more. Style & Design 2018: 42 Sleek, Sexy, and Innovative Pieces of Gear Read article What It Is It’s all about the engine that makes the new XS zippy, and, man, is this thing turbocharged....