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An onsen appeared before us, below melting cornices of snow and powder piles that were layered together like cakes. “This place is kind of secret,” Andrew Spragg said at the end of our long first day on the Annupuri Traverse, a three-day ski and camping trip on Japan’s Hokkaido island. Spragg, our guide, dropped his pack beside the steaming, sulfurous, recessed hot spring pool, and the other five of us—me, three friends, and another guide—followed suit....

Sunglasses are an important part of any adventurer’s kit. Besides protecting your eyes from the sun’s bright rays, which are more direct in the North Hemisphere between March and September, sunglasses help keep dirt and other particles away from your delicate eyes. Sunglasses can also be a character statement. Nowadays, you don’t have to look like a speed-racer to receive the benefits of technical glasses. These sunglasses are high-performance, but look causal and unassuming....

IN SEX, just like sports, it pays to play by the rules. But sometimes the rules just aren’t working. In football, o„fficials moved the restraining line from the 30-yard line to the 35, with the intention of increasing touchbacks. And in basketball, o„fficials dumped the no-dunk rule after fans complained that it made play less exciting. Well, now it’s time to dump some obsolete dating rules, too…if you want to win....

Action-packed sequences and high-intensity fight scenes are a part of what brings us to the box office to watch movies like Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad. And while many actors undergo extreme physical transformations and take on rigorous training programs to prepare for roles (like Jason Momoa did for Justice League), certain stunts need to be left to the professionals. Real-life stuntwoman and actress Tara Macken is one such professional—she’s done stunts for Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, and a slew of other action movies....

Dennis Quaid grew up in Houston and still speaks with a cowboy’s meandering tongue; the words tumble out of his mouth like water circling a drain, confident they’ll eventually find their way. He’s still built like a quarterback, with the frat boy’s mischievous grin that has served him so well. Since the late ’70s, he’s been one of Hollywood’s most reliable go-to alpha, as convincing roping cattle in Wyatt Earp as he is coaching Syracuse football in The Express....

From the Northeast to Hawaii, there are countless gorgeous waterfalls that are certain to mesmerize you. (However, some of them have eerie pasts.) These are some of the most beautifully haunted waterfalls in the United States … Lower Falls – Yellowstone National Park, WY Lower falls in Yellowstone National Park. Photo: Courtesy of Chimney Jade. The haunting story of the 308-foot Lower Falls begins back in 1870 when white militiamen were making their way across Yellowstone Canyon....

New Hampshire’s Rumney Rocks is the primo outdoor sport-climbing destination in the Northeast. And with the American Alpine Club’s (AAC’s) recent acquisition of a close-in campground, the climbing legacy at Rumney will carry on. A post shared by Access Fund (@accessfund) on Sep 15, 2017 at 8:42am PDT Jesse Billingham, lodging director for AAC, tells GrindTV, “So many new climbers are starting in urban gyms, so Rumney is a great first step for those people trying sport climbing outdoors....

It may taste good in the moment, but a study in Molecular Metabolism finds that a diet high in processed sugar and saturated fat can cause harmful inflammation in areas of the brain responsible for mood. Can Sugar Affect Your Memory? Read article Such inflammation leads to neural changes related to anxiety and depression. It could very well be a negative feedback loop, where eating junk food makes you depressed, which leads you to comfort yourself with more crappy food, which makes you feel even worse....

To take your paddling to the next level, mastering the pivot turn is a must. Whether whipping your board around to catch a juicy peak, executing a tight buoy turn during a race, or showing off to a few friends, pivot turns are the answer. The maneuver is performed by stepping back on the tail of the board to lift the nose clear of the water, which makes it easier to rotate....

Skiing backcountry powder near Crested Butte on Romp Skis. Glance around the lift line at any big resort and you’ll see a similar cocktail of brand-name planks – K2, Rossi, Fischer, Volkl, Line, Salomon, Atomic and so forth. These manufacturers have been around for decades and, for the most part, make good-but-not-great skis. You can think of these generic skis as your daily driver. Good enough to get to the grocery store, but less awesome when you’re looking to race....

We’ve all been there. When life pulls you down, due to issues like a bad break-up or job complications, we often indulge in doughnuts, candy, a bag of cookies…you know. The good news: We now know why. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that beverages that contained sugar were helpful in combating the onset of stress. Scientists recruited 19 women to participate in the 12-day study....

On Thursday, Rumpl announced their latest eco-conscious initiative: using 100% post-consumer recycled materials in their all-new NanoLoft Blankets. With this manufacturing process, Rumpl was able to “virtually eliminate the use of virgin plastic in the supply chain of these products.” Using at least 60 plastic bottles in each and every NanoLoft blanket – a high-quality polyester thread is created by respinning the recycled plastic bottles – the brand states that these blankets will keep three million plastic bottles out of landfills by the end of 2019....

My wife Amy and I spent a year in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where weeks of isolation and social distancing were the norm. We didn’t cross a road, enter a building, or leave the wilderness for 366 days. We learned how to deal with isolation and major disruptions in our daily routine, which I believe can help others adjust and deal with the isolation and social distancing that the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic requires....

In Malibu, California, offshore winds normally equate to perfectly-groomed waves and throngs of stoked surfers. This past weekend, those winds drove a devastating wall of flames straight into the heart of the quintessential SUP and surf community. The Woolsey Fire sparked on Thursday afternoon and was first reported just south of Simi Valley, located about 20 miles inland of Malibu. With gusting Santa Ana winds fanning the blaze and drought-stricken vegetation fueling the flames, the fire quickly grew out of control and made an unstoppable march to the Pacific Ocean....

The Fourth of July is upon us and that means it’s time to grab the kids and get the hell out of Dodge. But getting away from it all doesn’t have to mean you can’t knock out a quick workout before getting into vacation mode. Here are the best ways to sneak in a sweat before firing up the grill. RELATED: Family Vacations That Don’t Suck Read article The TRX Workout If you already own a suspension trainer like the TRX, anywhere with a pull-up bar, crossbeam, or sturdy clothes rack can become a versatile gym on the road....

Some might say it’s a little too early to be drinking tequila. It’s before noon, and there are four glasses in front of us. I’ve never drank tequila by itself this early in the day before, let alone slowly sipped it. But I have a good reason: Finding out what, exactly, the tequila tastes like from Cincoro Tequila. First on the table: the $70 Cincoro Blanco. In short, you can forget the lime or salt....

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This flavorful, Thai-inspired salad combines sweet tropical fruits and crisp vegetables with a spicy garlic chili dressing for a perfectly balanced salad. The addition of briny sardines takes this already nutrituous recipe up a notch thanks to their high-protein content and good-for-you fats. Recipe and photo courtesy Kimberly Moore, of The Hungry Goddess. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 2 servings Prep time 15 min....

These lightened-up enchiladas will satisfy your craving for this Mexican classic. Nutrition (per enchilada) Protein: 20g; fat: 7g; carbs: 8g Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Shaw, author of the Renaissance Feast e-cookbook. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 8 servings Prep time 10 min. Cook time 25 min. Ingredients Cooking spray 16 oz jar salsa verde, divided ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt 2 cups 2% shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 Tbsp cilantro paste 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded 8 large whole grain tortillas ¼ cup chopped green onions Fresh chopped cilantro...

Brussels sprouts seem saintly, but it’s easy to pile on the bacon and cream. Instead, use this classic Italian relish to give your holiday plate some balance without unnecessary fat and sodium. Oven roasting gives an appealing crispness with less oil than pan frying. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 6 servings Prep time 5 min. Cook time 25 min. Ingredients 1/2 cup minced parsley (preferably flat-leaf) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp lemon zest Salt and pepper 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise 1 Tbsp olive oil...