Walking a Tightrope Between Mountains
Mountains, lakes, canyons, valleys. We all love these scenic locations. But we don't all like them as much as Faith Dickey. The professional...
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Scuba Diving in Earth's Coldest Waters: What it Feels Like
What is it like to jump into arctic and antarctic waters? “Think of being in a freezer and then someone puts your face in a big pile of wet ice c...
Meet the Volcano Skier
Ever thought about taking up skiing? How about carving the black sand slopes on an active volcano? Yeah. It’s a thing. When he feels “nostalgic” for t...
Strapped to a Bedsheet with Strings: Life at 18,000 Feet
Gavin McClurg has paraglided in the Himalayas, the Alps, and beyond, but nothing compares to "enjoying the freedom of flight" over Hurricane Ridge in...
What It Feels Like to Run a Marathon at Minus 45 Degrees
The 6633 Ultra is a 352 mile-long race across the arctic that most people don't finish. Last year's champ David Berridge talks about the punishing...
Mr. Met: Big Head, Full Heart
As the New York Mets fought for a spot in the World Series, we followed the team’s pride and joy, its mascot, Mr. Met. Just what does he see behind t...
How the Undefeated 48-Year-Old Boxer Kept Her Record
In 20 years of boxing, World Champion Alicia "Slick" Ashley has never been knocked out, let alone knocked down. The 48-year-old attributes her...
Meet the 6'8, 400-lb World's Strongest Man
Brian Shaw is 6'8 and weighs 400 pounds. He eats a dozen eggs for breakfast. He can lift a car. But he's too wide to sit in an armchair. See what life...
