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A Left Turn at the End of the World (PDF file, 3MB)
It's in the middle of nowhere, populated by quirky sheep farmers, and just a footnote in British military history. But the world is finally discovering what Darwin found out 176 years ago: The Falkland Islands are one of the last great wildlife destinations on the planet.
Outside, March 2010

The Falkland Islands are back in the news...NPR host Guy Raz checks in with Stephanie Pearson who profiled this remote land of quirky sheepherders, dangerous minefields and one of the largest albatross populations on Earth.
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The Age of Adventure (PDF file, 280K)
Longevity guru Dan Buettner has a plan to add 12 years to your life. But is it worth it if you have to give up what you love most?
Outside, January/February 2010

Bonk Man (PDF file, 1.5M)
Will T.J. Tollakson's life by the sword eventually earn him a world title?
Inside Triathlon, September/October 2009
Huck (PDF file, 3.3M)
For 25 years, Shaun Palmer has dominated everything from the snowboard halfpipe to mountain-bike downhills—and earned his reputation as action sports' foul-mouthed bad boy. Now 40, he's cleaned up his act for a run at Olympic gold. Will he find redemption or die trying?
Outside,
February 2009

The Texas Chainsaw Stopper
(PDF file, 1.5M)
Expat conservationist John Cain Carter, a former elite Army soldier who did a tour in Iraq, is anything but typical. Same goes for his plan, which calls on ranchers to preserve Brazil's wild west. Can he have it both ways and still save—and survive—the Amazon?
Outside, November 2008
See Mo' Evil (PDF file, 1.5M)
A traveler's best response to an oppressive regime? Go check it out.
Outside, April 2008
Mr. Cool (PDF file, 3M)
Guess who's hot in Hollywood? Will Steger. With producers suddenly primed to make environmental films, the legendary polar explorer hit L.A. with a scary pitch about global warming—and he was a smash.
Outside
, April 2007
Cosmic Wiplash (PDF file, 3.7M)
Strap in for a road trip through
the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan
with Robert Thurman—Uma’s dad
and one of the planet’s most
magnetic Buddha boosters—and
get set for stunning scenery,
harrowing S-curves, and face time
with the wild side of your soul
Outside, June 2006
Godzone Quest (PDF file, 5.7M)
There's something about New Zealand—and it's not just the soaring mountains, the red-hot culture, or the world-class Kiwi wines. Stephanie Pearson goes in search of the adventure gene that inspires four million enlightened souls and makes NZ's islands a heaven for travelers.
Outside
, September 2004
Cigar-smoking santos, icy Belikin, crumbling pyramids, freshly
spun tortillas, slithering vipers, and everlasting love along
LA RUTA MAYA
(PDF file, 8.7M)
Outside Travel Guide, 2002
Fitting It All In
(PDF file, 595K)
Men's Journal, November 2009
The State of H2O in Santa Fe: Them's Fightin' Words!
(PDF file, 590K)
Trend, Spring/Summer 2009

Homer Wasn't Stupid
(PDF file, 575K)
The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by 18 countries packed with irresistible food, ancient history, and high-octane adventure. We've found the best places to go. All you have to do is choose.
Outside, May 2009
After the Fall
(PDF file, 245K)
Abstracting the life of Eugene Newmann
Santa Fean
, June/July 2009
Bright Lights, Small Footprint
(PDF file, 180K)
Artist Tom Joyce's solar-powered ambitions
Santa Fean, June/July 2009
The Olive Gardener
(PDF file, 695K)
San Francisco Chronicle Scion Nion McEvoy has turned his playground retreat into serious business
Outside's Go,
Spring 2009
Black Diamonds White Gems
(PDF file, 2.3M)
Don't waste good powder by taking just another ski trip. Elevate your next winter vacation with one of these five exclusive mountain escapes.
Outside's Go, Dec 2008/Jan 2009
The Path to Greatness (PDF file, 385K)
How sleepy little Camino del Cañon became a world-class arts destination
Santa Fean, October/Nov 2008

Hot Corner (PDF file, 840K)
Canyons, rivers, slickrock, and...rock and roll? Make a happening southwestern town your next base camp.
Outside, September 2008

Styled for Serenity (PDF file, 260K)
Yoga Studio Spandarama get a green remodel
Trend, Spring/Summer 2008
The Ultimate Pat on the Back (PDF file, 150K)
The Aspen Back Institute's master healer, Clinton Phillips, has got your back—and then some.
Outside's Go
, August/Sept 2008
Trip 3: Four Corners (PDF file, 680K)
For True Explorers
Sunset, July 2008

Business of the Bush (PDF file, 250K)
Don't knock monopolies until you've experienced Wilderness Safaris' rarefied but responsible vision of Africa.
Outside's Go
, Winter 2007

International Affairs (PDF file, 240K)
Outside's Go, Summer 2007
A Place To Be: Santa Fe
O'Keeffe, Oh Joy!
(PDF file, 715K)
O, The Oprah Magazine, July 2007
Sicilian Sizzle (PDF file, 255K)
Offer Her An Island She Can't Refuse
Outside's Go
, Spring 2007
The Marquesas: Let's Get Lost
(PDF file, 990K)
Beating about a savage and sublime paradise.
Outside Traveler, Winter 2006
Fine Time (PDF file, 670K)
Outside Buyer's Guide, 2006
Going it Alone (PDF file, 825K)
Sometimes the joy of going at your own pace is worth giving up the camaraderie of group recreation.
Women's Adventure
, May 2006
The Floating World (PDF file, 657K)
The Importance of Portaging Lingerie and Sharing the Load
Outside, April 2002

The Wild File (PDF file, 3.7M)
Your urgent inquiries about the world, answered
Outside, 2000-2001

Read more "Wild File" columns >

Raising Wright (PDF file, 795K)
A new bridge for Minneapolis, designed by the dead master, has some local architects wrestling with peace.
Metropolis, November 1999

ONLINE ARTICLES

Renaissance Man…iac
Welcome to the fast-paced, frenetic, and entertaining world of Adam Craig, Olympic mountain biker, U.S. National Cross-Country champion, Class-V kayaker, and a budding rally car racer. 
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Serac Adventure Film School Project, June 2009

When to Buy A Foreclosure
How to turn a money pit into a money pot
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Cyberhomes.com, September 14, 2009

Make Home Energy-Efficient With Fed Help
How to green your home and claim your share of $787 billion
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Cyberhomes.com, June 9, 2009

Home Design Trends for 2009
Keeping up with the Joneses takes a refreshing twist in new economy
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Cyberhomes.com, February 10, 2009

Alternative Housing for Uncertain Times
Eight styles to shake up the neighborhood
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Cyberhomes.com, November 25, 2008

The Secret to Buying a Second Home
Thinking about scooping up a deal? Remember to follow your bliss.
Read more >
Cyberhomes.com, September 5, 2008

When an ARM Can (still) Work for You
Despite their poor image, adjustable-rate mortgages are helpful in some scenarios
Read more >
Cyberhomes.com, July 24, 2008

Outside Online Gear Girl
Stephanie Pearson: The Gear Girl
When it comes to gear, contributing editor Stephanie Pearson lives by one rule: What you own, owns you. That's why the skier, hiker, biker, runner, canoe paddler, and sometimes yogini is on an eternal quest to find gear and clothing that will enhance her life rather than make her a slave to dysfunctional stuff. During her seven-year stint as a travel editor at Outside, Pearson received three honorable mentions in The Best American Travel Writing series for stories on Guatemala, New Zealand, and Bhutan. Now that she's no longer in the office at Outside HQ in Santa Fe, Pearson hopes to be on the road more and is always in search of functional and aesthetically pleasing gear that's easy to use or clothing that's elegant to wear. Pearson is based in northern Minnesota and Santa Fe. Her latest adventure was to the Falkland Islands.
Read the Gear Girl at Outside Online >

 

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