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Highlining to a Stalactite in Koh Yao Noi, Phuket, Thailand

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Gear of the Year 2012

Technology is what makes product design move forward, and this season sees exceptionally big leaps in cleverness, creativity, and ever-shrinking electronics.
Best Hikes in the Parks

See photos of the 20 most unforgettable hikes in the parks, from unforgettable day trips to challenging peak summits. Plus, get insider tips on each hike from parks expert Robert Earle Howells.
World's 25 Best Ski Towns

We've found the world's 25 classic ski towns and tapped local legends to tell us where to eat, sleep, party, and carve—both on a budget and like a king!
World's Best Hikes

Over the last decade, author Peter Potterfield has hiked more than 10,000 miles on six continents to research this list. May we present the world's 15 best hikes, including Patagonia, Newfoundland, Petra, and more.