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Extreme Sports: Pushing The Limits – Last week, the USC Perforance Science Institute hosted another amazing speaker, type phenom Alex Honnold. He is the only person to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, and has speed solo climbed Yosemite’s Triple Crown (Mt. Watkins, the nose, and the northwest face of Half Dome). At just 32 years old, he is a legitimate extreme sports star, known around the world for athletic feats that will likely remain undisturbed for decades to come. I heard about the conquest of El Capitan without any ropes or safety equipment in mid-2017, so …

Skiing In The World’s Best Winter Destinations – While the merits of the most famous ski resorts are many, intrepid winter sports enthusiasts might consider expanding their horizons by exploring some of these unexpected alpine skiing hot spots.

At first glance, a ski holiday in the Middle East may seem far-fetched. But if you are looking for breathtaking views and pristine slopes, Azerbaijan is an emerging destination to visit. Shahdag is the country’s first and largest winter resort, located at an altitude of 2,500 meters in the Greater Caucasus mountain range. The views from the top on a blue bird …

Surfing The Waves: Riding The High – Featuring a diverse cast of characters, all with a passion for surfing, High Surf takes the reader on a journey that explores the meaning of surfing and, indeed, often the meaning of life. Between inspirational quotes and lessons from Tim Baker’s personal experience, the book flows effortlessly and manages to capture and eloquently define many of the feelings, sensations and immense satisfaction that we as surfers know and (hopefully!) cherish. It’s a masterpiece of modern surf literature, and Tim’s vast experience and respect for the surfing lifestyle shines through every page.

Beautifully documented …