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August 2008
How to Survive (Almost) Anything:
14 Survival Skills
Real world strategies for any crisis. By Laurence Gonzales

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Features + Departments
Schools
The Big Trip: Survival Schools
From backcountry emergencies to hostile fire, practice for the unexpected at these five outdoor academies.
Headlamp
The Survival Kit
These items could very well save your life.
Chile
Special Report: Fallout on Chile's Futaleufú
After a major volcanic eruption, what will become of South America’s top whitewater river?
Shipwreck
The Ghost Ship of Filey Bay
Three teams are braving the North Atlantic for diving’s most historic prize: the legendary ship of John Paul Jones.
Colorado
Wild Roads: Colorado
Enter a world of sand dunes, ghost towns, and handlebar-high wildflowers.
Weekend
Next Weekend: Instant Adventures
Check out the season's 32 best weekend trips near you.
Sandpoint
Adventure Town: Sandpoint, Idaho
Idaho's Last Stand: Lakefront living in a tight-knit mountain retreat.
Salak
The Life: Kira Salak
From Tibet to Congo, Kira Salak travels on the edge.
Runner
Performance: Olympic Training
What it takes to raise your game (it's easier than you think).
Suitcases
Gear: Travel Bags, Tech
TSA got you down? This season’s smart, stowable carry-ons, abuse-proof haulers, and travel-savvy tech will put you on the fast track.
Biking
Go Green: Top Biking Cities
How American cities are turning the daily commute into a joy ride.
World
World Class: Lodges + Escapes
Global Travel Editor Costas Christ's recommendations in Vietnam, Tanzania, and Maine.
Holly
Field FAQs with Holly Morris
How to make a surley teen pick bush pig over Burger King.
Yoga
"Life's an Adventure" Photo Contest
Check out our readers' best adventure photos, then share your favorites for the chance to win prizes.