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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.
Classification: adventure
Notables: July/August 2014
By Heidi WachterNews, notes, and our top takeaways from the latest issue of Experience Life.
Adult Sk8r
By Heidi WachterSkateboarding isn’t just for rebel teens. EL‘s Heidi Wachter drops in at her local skate park’s halfpipe.
Olympic Dreams: Kikkan Randall & Jessie Diggins
By Laine Bergeson BeccoFriends, 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.
The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, An Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance
By Michael DregniRunning Times founder writes about two races in one book destined to be a running classic.
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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 BeccoEndurance 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.
Power Aging
By Dimity McDowellThe older, the better? You bet! These age-specific strategies will help you get off on the right foot.
The Antidote
By Laine Bergeson BeccoIdeas 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.
Playfully Fit: A Primal Move Workout
By Andrew HeffernanBased on the movements of young children, this freewheeling Primal Move workout puts the fun back into fitness.
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.