A look back at the best stories our Outdoors and Fitness writers tackled over the course of 2016 — from bass fishing to road cycling to the ultimate bugout bag.
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365 days is a lot of time to seek out stories on adventure, gear, and everything in between. Here’s a look back at the best stories our Outdoors and Fitness writers tackled over the course of 2016 — bass fishing to road cycling to the ultimate bugout bag.
Choice Words from Our Favorite Interviews
“I do some hand-drawn stuff, but with the bikes it’s tough. You try to draw a bike and it ends up looking like a fucking clown machine.”
“I look at snowboarding now, and there’s great talent out there, but the direction is pretty interesting. It’s people spinning, holding their butts! Is that snowboarding now?”
– Jussi Oksanen, Former Professional Snowboarder and Owner of Mizu
Our Finest Work From the Past Year
New Balance just redesigned a hiking boot. We talked to the guy who gave them the idea to make it in the first place. – Tanner Bowden
Why would a fisherman be content to flip on the tube, sit on the couch, and watch someone else fish? I followed a production crew at the world’s best bass lake to find out. – Chris Wright, Associate Editor
Essential climbing advice from the greatest living mountaineer, Conrad Anker.
– Michael Finn, Editorial Apprentice
It’s a scary world out there — who knows what disaster might occur tomorrow. Be ready for the worst-case scenario by preparing a survival bag. – Michael Finn, Editorial Apprentice
Looking for some new outdoor gear? These are the best places in the country to refresh your kit. – AJ Powell, Associate Staff Writer
Drinking beers and climbing rocks with mountaineer Conrad Anker. – Jeremy Berger, Contributor
Ian Boswell credits Lance Armstrong with his pro career. Read the interview to find out why. – AJ Powell, Associate Staff Writer
They climbed the 13,770-foot Grand Teton peak on their first date. What’d you do?
– John O’Connor
Climbers Adrian Ballinger and Cory Richards talk about the merits of climbing Everest without supplemental oxygen. – Outdoors and Fitness Desk
Ball-bearing knives, advanced sweat-wicking fabric, and much more. – AJ Powell, Associate Staff Writer
