Q&A Drastic Decisions Aron Ralston severed his right arm to escape the grasp of an 800-pound (363-kilogram) chockstone. We spoke to SAR Commander Rex Tanner about what Ralston did right, what he did wrong, and what the media left out while covering the dramatic self-rescue >>
True Grit
One of the original mushers tells about running the tenth leg of the 1925 serum dogsled run to save icebound Nome, Alaska, from a deadly diphtheria epidemic. Listen to the archival interview >>
Tracking the Ghosts of Alaska
How an obituary led authors Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury on a five-year search to uncover the truth behind an Alaskan tale of life, death, and heroism. Read the behind-the-scenes story about the research and writing of The Cruelest Miles >>
Solo Circumnavigator
Swedish mountaineer Renata Chlumska embarks on a 480-day expedition around the periphery of the United States, paying homage to Göran Kropp. Read interview >>
Ask Adventure Send your burning adventure questions to our experts, and we may publish them in an upcoming issue. This month: What's the best time and place to view Africa's wildlife migrations? Boost your Adventure IQ >>
Belize's Nightmare Caves Sink into the underworld of Belize's holy Mayan caves—a dark nether region that's shedding light on the disturbing rituals of an ancient civilization.
