Maybe you’ve caught plenty of trout and are ready to land a 120-pound tarpon. Maybe you’re new to fly-fishing, but tropical sun and white-sand flats speak to you more than woodsy streams. Heck, maybe you just need something to do on that Christmas trip to the Bahamas. Whatever the case, best to know a thing or two about saltwater fly-fishing before you find yourself staring down a bonefish or tarpon....
Free solo climbing is the act of climbing without the use of a rope or harness – of any sort. And ASN had the chance to speak with Alex Honnold, the man who recently free solo climbed El Capitan. Located in Yosemite and standing a whopping 3,600 feet above the ground (7,569 feet above sea level), El Capitan is one of the most difficult climbs on the planet (and is only conquered by the very best climbers in the world)....
Made of a synthetic brushed microfiber polyester material that’s as soft as silk and smooth as satin, Mellanni 1800 sheets are hypoallergenic, stain-resistant, and made to last wash after wash. And that’s not just sales-pitch jargon; these are the opinions of literally tens of thousands of satisfied customers. And at this price, you can’t afford not to find out for yourself if the raves are true. If you’re having trouble sleeping at night, or are just ready to ditch your grubby old sheets, Mellanni 1800 Bed Sheets are a perfect upgrade....
On the first day of the CrossFit Games, after biking 12,000 meters, finishing 30 ring muscleups (in three and a half minutes), and maxing out his back squat, strict press, and deadlift, Khan Porter rowed a marathon. Despite the fact the longest he’d ever rowed, uninterrupted, was 5 kilometers, and his abdominals started cramping so badly he had to stop and stand for a minute and a half, Porter completed all 42,195 meters in under three hours....
If SUP surfing overhead waves on Oahu’s North Shore is challenging for most people, how do you think a dog would do? At first, it would be reasonable to assume the canine may have some difficulties. However, some dogs have been “surfing” longer than others and hence, are more comfortable in waves. A SUP surfer recently took his furry, four-legged companion out for a surf–complete with doggy PFD–and stroked into a solid peak....
President Trump is expected to make an appearance in southern Utah Monday to announce the largest elimination of protected areas in American history by removing a total of 2 million acres from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The announcement is the culmination of a weird and wild ride that began in February when Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a resolution urging the President to rescind Bears Ears National Monument, setting into motion a series of unprecedented actions by the executive branch and a storm of controversy which has involved everyone from politicians to athletes to Native Americans to outdoor brand, Patagonia....
By Conor Mihell Images Jay Kolsch When an international team consisting of a British ethnographer, an American photographer, and a Canadian cinematographer looked to round out their crew for a 2,000-mile canoe expedition on the Yukon River, they recruited a French Canadian with a solid expedition resume. In 2015, Martin Trahan was part of “Blue Gold Paths,” a six-month, cross-Canada canoe journey from Montreal to the Arctic Ocean. He joined the 2016 Pull of the North expedition barely a month before the team’s launch on Lake Bennett in late May....
If you’re not yet convinced of the health benefits of meditation, the American Heart Association has another reason to try it: It may help stave off heart disease. Studies suggest the practice may reduce blood pressure, stress, and other cardiovascular risk factors. The Distracted Man’s Guide to Meditation Read article Couple with a healthy diet and exercise, and your ticker will be glad. Meditation takes practice and the benefits are cumulative, so try an app, such as Simple Habit, which offers five- to 30-minute guided meditations for specific stressors such as public speaking or a job interview....
The peak of masculinity lies within a man’s ability to pull off a number of feats in front of his boys or, more importantly, whichever chicks he’s trying to impress. After all: Why do dudes work out, dress well or smell nice (err, acceptably)—or do anything, really? The answer: to impress women. The fact is, the manlier the task, the more impressed the lady—and when it comes down to it, building a fire from scratch is pretty high on the list of manly skills (we’ll slot it somewhere between lumberjack competitions and MMA fighting)....
As a nation, we’ve wisened up on our nutrition knowledge. Fats aren’t the devil—nor are they equal. Avocado, good. Mayonnaise, not so good. And for the most part, you can spot the foods that are pretty terrible for you: fast food fries, bakery confections, anything at the movie theater. But last week, in a now-viral talk, Karin Michels, Ph.D., a professor at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health added a more unsuspecting item to the blacklist: coconut oil....
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman knows what it’s like to face long odds. From being a seventh-round NFL Draft pick to recovering from a serious knee injury (not to mention dealing with a suspension from the league), Edelman has had plenty of moments where he could have given up on his career. Instead, Edelman developed into one of the best wide receivers in the league, winning three Super Bowl titles along the way....
Since playing Jon Snow on the hit series Game of Thrones, actor Kit Harington has become the face of one of the biggest series in the world. Offscreen, his profile is rising too, as he’s the face of Dolce & Gabbana’s The One For Men fragrance. Kit Harington on the Final Season of ‘Game of Thrones’, Shooting in Iceland, and Being the Face of a Fragrance Read article As part of the campaign for the fragrance, Harington starred in an awesome short film that took him through the streets of Italy, and last year he also helped launch The One Grey fragrance of the line....
This story originally appeared on SUP Magazine. Words by Jack Haworth. The foiling craze is showing no signs of dissipating. In fact, it’s just getting revved up — literally. While surf and SUP foils have become the obsession of several top paddlers, one company decided to take it one step further. Meet the E-foil. Above the water, the E-foil looks nearly identical to a foil surfboard. But a peek underwater reveals a small motor attached to the foil wing that propels the craft up to 25 miles an hour....
There’s an unfathomable number of skincare brands lining the shelves of department stores, and just as many online-only companies dominating the internet. But with all these products vying for your attention, we’ll bet you’re most apt to reach for the products you’ve used since college—no doubt introduced to you by a significant other. Probably a bar of Dove soap and CeraVe moisturizer. (Are we close?) There’s certainly nothing wrong with these; they’re gentle and cleansing, but your skincare can do more for your mug....
Everyone loves a Negroni. This variation on the classic washes the glass with Campari, while Green Charteuse adds rich texture and potent herbaceousness. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies It’s the perfect nightcap. Give the recipe a go. 5 Negroni Cocktail Variations You Can Enjoy Read article For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 1 servings Prep time 5 min....
This story was produced in partnership with our friends at Ford. According to SUP Magazine, the roots of standup paddling are a little fuzzy — give some credit to the ancient Polynesians, give some to Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, and their big wave crew — but there’s one thing everyone can agree on: It’s one of the country’s fastest growing sports because it’s accessible, easy to learn and fun. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
The final Black Widow trailer is here—and it’s spectacularly explosive. Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanov is getting her own solo film to help continue the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it’s going to dig deep into her mysterious past as a spy. Directed by Cate Shortland, the movie looks as action-packed as anything in the MCU thus far. UPDATE: Fans will have to wait a bit longer, as Disney has delayed the release of the film due to the coronavirus outbreak....
Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the September 2016 issue of Men’s Fitness. Though Henry Cavill has found worldly fame through a character who is, very literally, out of this world—of course, he’s best known as the last son of Krypton in director Zack Snyder’s 2013 franchise reboot, Man of Steel, and its follow-up, this year’s megahit Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice—he works pretty damn hard to keep his real-life self firmly grounded here on Earth....
If you’ve ever trained for a marathon or long-distance race, you know the closer you get to race day the gnarlier your feet get. Aesthetics aside, mangled feet can seriously hinder your performance—especially blisters. “Multiple methods of blister prevention have been tried [in the past],” says emergency medicine physician Grant Lipman, M.D., “including powders, antiperspirants, lubricants, tapes and adhesive pads.” Unfortunately none of these methods are able to hold up. Lipman saw this first-hand when he was working as a doctor for endurance athletes running 25 to 50 miles a day....
While playing Captain America, Chris Evans had some incredible scenes over the last decade. Whether he was summoning the Avengers in the final battle of Avengers: Endgame or chasing Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War, plenty of them have stood the test of time. But the most memorable might be the elevator fight in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In fact, it’s one of the best fight sequences of all time....
