In San Francisco, you never have to wander far to find a good trail. Rolling hills, temperate weather and lush greenery make this major city a true hiker’s paradise—and the dramatic bay views don’t hurt, either. Whether you’re looking for a quick trek within city limits or want to make the journey into a neighboring [...]
Obviously, Bear Grylls is no stranger to freezing temperatures—having successfully climbed Everest and survived plenty of other extreme weather scenarios, he’s first to admit that cold climates are not to be messed with. Still, even if you’re exploring winter vistas from the heated comfort of your car, he has some sage advice to ensure your [...]
Bears, big cats, and wild canines are attacking humans more frequently than at any time in modern history. That’s according to a sweeping new international study released in the journal PLOS Biology last week. But it’s not just that there are more people on the planet—or more carnivores. Instead, a complex interplay of climate, socioeconomic [...]
Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about cold. At age 23, he was one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He has also flown a paraglider high in the Himalayas, crossed the polar icecaps, slept in snow caves, climbed into crevasses, swum in icy water and explored ice [...]
On Monday, February 6, a devastating earthquake and several powerful aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria, seemingly out of the blue. But some say animal behavior may have offered early clues that the disaster was imminent According to The Washington Post, social media users reported unusual animal behavior from their dogs, wild birds and other animals [...]
Bear Grylls has encountered – and fought off – snakes in all types of habitats around the world, from jungles and swamps to deserts and even the sea. Most snakes are not poisonous but some species have enough venom to cause serious injury or even death (a producer on Bear’s TV show had to have [...]
Bear Grylls has traversed the icy Arctic, through hot deserts, up and down the world’s tallest peaks, and through thick jungles. One thing he knows is that having a map and compass are vital if you’re on an expedition or adventure and want to find your way. “Never depend on your GPS alone,” says Bear. [...]
Frozen lakes offer a whole new world of winter fun — ice skating, ice hockey, ice fishing, cold plunges. But misjudging how frozen the body of water is can be a fatal mistake. Some people will tell you if the ice is four-plus inches thick, it’s safe for you to walk on. But it’s really [...]
Cliffed out while canyoneering? Need to get off the mountain fast? These three methods let you use the tools you have to rappel quickly in an emergency. Some are as easy as tying a knot or hitch, and others require a little more equipment. Below, we’ll detail the best techniques to use if you’re short [...]
In a new book summarizing one of the longest happiness studies ever completed, researchers reveal that it’s not what you do for exercise but who you do it with that matters. The book, called The Good Life, details the results of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has been ongoing for more than 80 [...]
