Building Canada's Epic Ice Road The truckers who haul 70-ton rigs hundreds of miles across Canada's frozen lakes aren't afraid of much — except warm weather. (Published in the February 2007 issue)
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Upgrade Wish List: Fire in the Bowl (Published in the January 2007 issue)
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New Scuba Re-Breather Tech: Test Dive Will the spread of bubble-free rebreather systems change diving forever? (Published in the December 2006 issue)
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Plans and Videos of Spud Guns, Trebuchets, Gliders and Other Mechano-toys The creators of spud guns, trebuchets, gliders and other mechano-toys take pride in their work, and tend to have a sort of open-source mentality. In other words, they’re happy to share their plans, and their home videos. (Published in the October 2006 issue)
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Frivolous & Fun: Must-Make Recreational Projects You too can wield the awesome power of the spud gun, revel in the sheer stealth of the kite aerial photography rig, create your own flex-fuel powered rocket car, create and fly your own custom balsa glider and wreak havoc with your own personal trebuchet...all the guidance you'll need is right in th... (Published in the October 2006 issue)
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Flying Ultralights PM's Davin Coburn takes us aerotrekking, an ultralight sport where pilots map 50-plus-mile routes through backcountry terrain, then fly below 50 ft. for much of the way. And it gives the thrill of ATVing a run for its money. Read more about it here. (Published in the September 2006 issue)
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The Educated Explorer: Our Guide to the Best Gear For Outdoor Adventure When exploring the great outdoors, what you bring with you makes all the difference. With the gear on these pages, you’ll be ready--whether you’re camping by car or living off what you carry on your back. Plus: learn a better way to fillet a fish and start a campfire. (Published in the July 2006 issue)
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Master Builder Richard Sachs' Handcrafted Bicycles At a time when many high-end bicycles are made from materials worthy of a Pentagon wish list, Richard Sachs builds his frames the old-fashioned way. At his Chester, Conn., shop, Sachs silver brazes chromemoly steel tubes into ornate cast lugs, in the classic style of the frames made in Europe a half... (Published in the July 2006 issue)
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An Excerpt From Birdmen, Batmen, and Skyflyers by Michael Abrams (Published in the July 2006 issue)
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This Is My Job: Lifeguard Oahu's fabled north shore is not only the home of pro surfing's Triple Crown contests but the birthplace of tow-in surfing, in which personal watercraft help athletes drop in on waves up to 50 ft. tall. It's also where lifeguards developed a two-person rescue system using PWCs. (Published in the June 2006 issue)
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