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Adventurers of the Year

See photos of our Adventurers of the Year in action, from summiting an 8,000-meter peak in winter to biking industrial Scotland to climbing Everest, paragliding down, and paddling to the sea.
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.
Ultimate Adventure Bucket List

Twenty of the world's top athletes and explorers share their wildest dream trips—a dazzling list of never attempted feats daunting to even these world-class competitors. For the rest of us, consider their must-do adventures—and start planning.
100 Best American Adventures

See amazing photographs of our best American adventures.