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INTO THE SCREAMING 50's The seas off South America's Cape Horn—where 30-foot waves are routine—have been terrifying mariners for centuries. But for sailors like John Rice, the mystery and power of this place are impossible to resist. By Rob Buchanan "SASQUATCH IS REAL!" FOREST LOVE SLAVES TELL ALL! So far, the hunt for Bigfoot has netted only near misses, tall tales, and sarcastic chuckles. But a new generation of high-tech hunters are on the loose—and they won't rest until they've nailed something big and hairy. By Bruce Barcott PARADISE FOUND The Outside Land Guide Ever fantasized about heading off into the country and building a little place with good views and a porch for the rocking chair? Here's your blueprint on how to make it happen. NEAR WILD HEAVEN Ah, the joys and satisfaction of your own land, ornery neighbors, and a self-composting outhouse! By Bob Shacochis GO STAKE YOUR CLAIM Forest, desert, mountain, whatever—a primer on finding your patch of paradise. By Mike Grudowski PLUS: The lowdown on the best green and financially lean abodes, the choicest overseas locales, and the biggest real estate pitfalls to avoid. DUDE OVER TROUBLED WATERS At the relatively tender age of 27, Chad Pregracke devotes his life to ridding the Mississippi River and her tributaries of litter—from old tires to the occasional, um, severed horse head. A report from the front lines in one guy's war against riverine trash. By John Galvin D E P A R T M E N T S DISPATCHES A stampede of 61 mountaineers rushed the SUMMIT OF EVEREST on May 16, setting a single-day record that may be broken next year as Nepal celebrates the peak's golden jubilee. With bigger crowds—and an illusion of safety (only two climbers died this year!)—are we heading toward a deadly repeat of '96? PLUS: Two honeymooners retrace the evolutionary FOOTSTEPS OF MAN; gossip from the halls of America's first ENVIRO HIGH SCHOOL; PORTABLE SEARCH-AND-RESCUE BEACONS locate the hazards and headaches of the wilderness; THE PERILS OF SHERYL CROW; Outside keeps its EAR TO THE GROUND; BOOKS by Ted Steinberg, Renée Askins, and Nick Thorpe; and this month's RADAR. THE WILD FILE How do you DE-STINK a skunked dog? Is it true that bats always exit left from the bat cave? And more. By Brad Wetzler DESTINATIONS EXCLUSIVE: CALIFORNIA'S WILD NORTHERN COAST just got wilder, thanks to a new park along the BIG RIVER that links 60,000 acres of solitary beaches, towering redwoods, and rugged peaks. PLUS: Sea kayaking, mountain biking, and other adventures on America's left shore. Adventure bargains from NOVA SCOTIA TO THE INDIAN OCEAN and FRESH TRACKS across Chile and the trees of the Sierra Madre. OUT THERE The centerfolds turned adventure racers on TEAM PLAYBOY X-TREME used their buff bods to score sponsorship deals that other athletes might kill for. Now all they need is a little respect. By Mary Roach REVIEW We've got you covered with the year's most VERSATILE TENTS. PLUS: The CLASSIC HAT for gentlemen outside returns in style, and more. BODYWORK Zoom! In installment four of our five-part fitness plan, The Shape of Your Life, we unlock the secrets to SPEED AND POWER—Olympic-style weight lifting and plyometrics. |
   
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