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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
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How Danner Makes Its Perfectly Rugged Boots Right Here in the U.S.A.
By Beau Hayhoe
The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland
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The Alps Beyond Ski Season: An Epic Fall Road Trip Through Italy and Switzerland

Two lesser-known Alpine destinations. Two very different takes on the year-round après-ski lifestyle.

By Jay Gentile
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We Did a Little Sole Searching for Pickup Season

Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

By Cool Material
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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Badass Movie Weapons

What do Mel Gibson, Uma Thurman, Sigourney Weaver, and Clint Eastwood have in common, other than Oscar nominations? At one point or another in their careers, they all played second fiddle to a badass weapon. It might have had a blade (or three), buttons (don't push the red one), or…

By Cooper Fleishman
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10 Watches More Expensive Than A Ferrari

Let's be realistic here, the economy is in the crapper and your 401k looks about as arousing as you do after a cold shower. What's a Burgundy drinking, 'stache rocking, web surfing Internet denizen like you to do? Diversify your skill set by ogling watches you'll never be able to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Liquid Mo-couragement

Now that you have had a full week to get a handle on your mo, Canadian Club (Official Movember Sponsor) wants to present you with some flavors to savor later. Most are effervescent and quite refreshing with flavors that might surprise you. Hell, you might even get away of ordering…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 10 Douchiest Sports

Everyone knows that sports have douchebags (A-Rod, Canseco, Bonds, et al.), but what about douchebags that have sports? This list represents bad ideas, failed attempts at reviving childhood activities, and sheer retardedness. These "sports" can, and will, make you a douche. If you plan on partaking, don't forget to pop…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Rock Band: Badass ‘Stache Edition

In the long list of badass things you can do as a man, all (mullet excluded) pale in comparison to sporting a wicked 'stache, lady tickler, soup catcher, mo, or fanny duster.  The 'stache is such a mythical and powerful tool that it is the instrument of choice for the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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