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September 27, 2016

COLOR ME INTRIGUED: WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOR

It’s that time of the year again: There’s a newfound crispness in the air, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves on the trees are starting to show off some new colors. It’s a beautiful time to be outside and immerse yourself in the transition to a new season. But...

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August 18, 2016

ULTRARUNNER SCOTT JUREK: RETURNING TO THE ROOTS

It was a standard-issue day in late May amidst the dense forests of Georgia. The weather wasn’t anything out of the ordinary: hot and humid, with threats of thunderstorms and bits of sunshine sprinkled in. Underfoot was a mix of jumbled roots and jagged rocks peppering lung-bursting uphills and muscle-wrenching...

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August 12, 2016

DAUGHTER AND DAD JOYINEERING IN NEPAL – PART 2

We are ten days into our humanitarian/mountaineering expedition and our expectations have been exceeded, actually above and beyond what we could have imagined. The joy, smiles, laughter, beauty, magic, power, teamwork, camaraderie, friendships, emotions, blood-sweat-tears-for-joy, and appreciation for this life are overflowing in Nepal.

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August 04, 2016

DAUGHTER AND DAD JOYINEERING IN NEPAL – PART 1

“In a world where we can be and do anything, be kind and do good.” This is a quote from my daughter, Lilliana Libecki. It is the source of passion and organic enthusiasm for all the work we are doing together. The world needs to come together and adopt this...

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July 12, 2016

‘Pokémon Go’: Why You Should Play

A Nintendo game for smartphones sends people around the real world chasing virtual monsters. WSJ's Joanna Stern takes to the streets to explain everything you need to know about the latest craze. Photo: Drew Evans/The Wall Street Journal.

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June 20, 2016

ARC'TERYX ALPINE ACADEMY: DAY THREE

Stepping out of the Aguille du Midi at 3,840m you would have been hard pressed to convince yourself it's mid-June here in Chamonix. The precipation that drenched the valley over the previous two days provided a massive blanket of fresh snow in the alpine. Perfect timing for Saturday's Ski Alpinism...

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June 17, 2016

ARC'TERYX ALPINE ACADEMY: DAY TWO

 Day two of the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy is in the books, and for those that survived yesterday's torrential weather, Friday afternoon's break from the elements provided everyone in attendance constant reminders of why Chamonix is an epicenter of alpinism and one of the most awe-inspiring locales on the planet.

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June 15, 2016

ARC'TERYX ALPINE ACADEMY: DAY ONE

The Arc'teryx Alpine Academy kicked off Thursday in beautiful Chamonix. The weather was the story of the day, with heavy rain throughout, but a high level of stoke and a healthy dose of Gore-Tex ensured today's Mountain Clean Up went off without a hitch.

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June 13, 2016

THE SQUAMISH PROGRESSION - PART ONE: LECLERC & WELDON

As increasing numbers of climbers come to Squamish to test themselves on the growing bounty of routes, standards are pushed. The new normal reaches a level inconceivable by those who were on the edge only 20 years prior. This is the progression of mountain pursuits: harder, higher, faster.

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June 10, 2016

WOMAN BEHIND THE LENS: FREYA FENNWOOD

Freya Fennwood has been paddling her own boat since she was a wee 5-year-old. And that makes a big difference when it comes to shooting action photos in some of the world’s most beautiful paddling destinations.

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April 24, 2016

Challenge Yourself to Epic Outdoor Adventures in British Columbia

If British Columbia, Canada, were anywhere else in the world, the entire province would be a National Park. Ten mountain ranges dominate the landscape, covered in glaciers, hot springs, waterfalls, and endless forest trails.

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April 16, 2016

Video shows humpback whale breaching in Vancouver

The humpback whale that’s been hanging out in the waters of Vancouver just can’t stop showing off. Whether it’s putting on a show for kayakers or those standing near the shore, photos of the whale have been surfacing all over social media.

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April 07, 2016

No Contest: Fam Jam Hottest New WSSF Event

Believe it or not, there was once a time when snowboarding was just a bunch of punks banding together to have fun on the mountain. And that was it— no Olympics, no energy drinks, no academies to help turn your groms pro. People simply got together and rode snowboards, for...

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