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Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Running Heaven Beats Migraine Hell

Frauke Poeschmann had chronic migraine when she found a safe haven. Running. Her attacks dropped from 20 a month to 5 and she felt free, stronger and hopeful, when two years of darkness dissolved. “Pain is inevitable, suffering optional,” says marathon runner Frauke Poeschmann, summing up her attitude towards her

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

Climbing Free: The Ropeless Ascents of Matt Bush

While other free soloists—rock climbers who shun ropes and other safety gear—have parlayed their artform into major sponsorships and TV commercials, South African Matt Bush has largely flown under the radar. But his solos are some of the most palm-sweat-inducing, heart-racing feats rock climbing has ever seen. Dangling

One Million Acres Donated for Creation of National Parks in Patagonia

One Million Acres Donated for Creation of National Parks in Patagonia

Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face, and his wife Kristine spent roughly 25 years buying up pieces of land in Chilean Patagonia with the end goal of donating it back to the host country for the creation of protected wilderness areas. Mr. Tompkins died in 2015, never having seen

32 Days Alone: Silvia Vidal’s Patagonia Big Wall

32 Days Alone: Silvia Vidal’s Patagonia Big Wall

This is a tale of isolation, patience, grit, happiness, pleasure, and uncertainty. It usually takes Silvia Vidal half a year to recover after an expedition. However, after climbing a wall called “Serranía Avalancha” in the Chilean Patagonia, it took a lot longer. It wasn’t one of her run-of-the-mill epic

Escaping No Man's Land: A Season of Steep Ski in the Alps

Escaping No Man's Land: A Season of Steep Ski in the Alps

The Flying Prince of the Himalaya

The Flying Prince of the Himalaya

Big Wave surfer Francisco Porcella joins as The Outdoor Journal Brand Ambassador

Francisco Porcella, professional big wave surfer and WSL Big Wave World Tour competitor, officially signs on as a Brand Ambassador for the international outdoors adventure and travel startup, The Outdoor Journal & Voyage. Specializing in big waves (at least 20 ft. or 6.2 m high), Francisco Porcella receives multiple