Power Aging
By Dimity McDowellThe older, the better? You bet! These age-specific strategies will help you get off on the right foot.
Classification: adventure
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Becoming Adventurous: A Conversation With Alastair Humphreys
By Heidi WachterSimple tips for getting out of your house — and your comfort zone — from adventurer Alastair Humphreys.
Notables: July/August 2014
By Heidi WachterNews, notes, and our top takeaways from the latest issue of Experience Life.
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Adult Sk8r
By Heidi WachterSkateboarding isn't just for rebel teens. EL's Heidi Wachter drops in at her local skate park's halfpipe.
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Olympic Dreams: Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCFriends, teammates, and world champion cross-country skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins set their sights on Olympic gold.
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Behind the Scenes With Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins (Video)
By Experience Life StaffExperience Life caught up with Team USA Nordic skiers Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins during a training session in Park City, Utah. Hear why they're excited about preparing for Sochi in our exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
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Retreat to Simplicity: Restorative Spas
By Regina Winkle-BryanNo-frills restorative spas offer few amenities, but plenty of relaxation and stress relief. Plus, they’re budget-friendly.
Indulge Your Wanderlust
By Courtney HelgoePart yoga festival, part rave, the Wanderlust Festival feeds the mind, body and spirit — well into the wee hours.
Remote Getaways
By Laurel KallenbachHike-in inns, camper cabins, and ski-in lodges offer the satisfaction of a true escape — with the safety of a solid roof.
Running High: Kilian Jornet
By Robyn Griggs LawrenceUltrarunner Kilian Jornet talks about his love for racing in the mountains — and the commitment it takes to overcome your limitations and fears.
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Behind the Scenes With Kilian Jornet (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe ultramarathon champion shares the joys and challenges of running in the mountains.
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Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
By Jon SpaydeWriter Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
Jennifer Pharr Davis: Trailblazer
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEndurance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how long-distance treks can clear your mind and improve relationships.
Walking Trips: Amble On
By Laurel KallenbachWalking trips are a reminder that travel isn't just about where you go; it's how you get there.
The Antidote
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCIdeas on obsessing less about happiness from author Oliver Burkeman's best-selling new book.
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Sharp Shooter: An Outdoor Photography Adventure
By Heidi WachterExperience Life's social-media specialist, Heidi Wachter, embarks on a photography expedition in the Arizona desert and learns to see nature through a different lens.
Paddleboarding: The Stand-Up Sport
By Kelle WalshThis surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.
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Next Steps
By Pilar GerasimoPilar Gerasimo shares her final thoughts as editor in chief of Experience Life.
Horseback Humanitarians
By Laurel KallenbachSaddle up with Relief Riders International for a do-good adventure in one of India’s most dramatic desert landscapes — and find out if “voluntourism” is right for you.
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Beyond the Cave
By Bahram AkradiCommitted to achieving your personal potential and pursuing the life of your dreams? Be prepared to leave your comfort zone behind.
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Wild Thing: Les Stroud
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe Survivorman talks about rediscovering his connection to the earth — and how we can all get more nature in our lives.