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Fastest to the Top • Last fall, a Nepalese climber set an astonishing new speed record for climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks. So why did so few people pay attention?

Himalayan Nirvana • A series of new lodges in Bhutan take you deep into the heart of the Buddhist kingdom.

Cali’s New Foodie Capital • Once sleepy Sacramento is now a hub of creative energy, thanks to new investments and a rich history. And it just may be America’s most exciting new dining destination.

The Bigfoot Believers • An old myth is enjoying a curious revival in the age of QAnon, fake news, and post-truth.

Elegy for a Minivan • It was ancient, unlovely, emasculating. Anyone would have been happy to see it go. Instead, the demise of the van triggered a weird kind of midlife crisis.

Spice of Life • Dinner table staples (short ribs, anyone?) don’t have to be dull—if you have the courage to try new, weird spices.

A Fresher Martini • Bartenders are reimagining the two-ingredient classic, souping up the gin-and-vermouth base with craft spirits and aperitifs—even (gasp!) serving it on the rocks.

Glam Getaway • Planning a long weekend in the city? These spring looks will help inspire your next outing—whether it’s checking out that hot new hotel or just settling in to your dive bar of choice.

Doorstep Dopp Kits • Grooming boxes that arrive on a schedule mean you never run out of your favorite products.

7-Seater Slugfest • Which upscale, American three-row SUV is worthy of your royal family?

A Father’s Story • The disappearance of a young man in Costa Rica becomes something much more than a simple mystery in a moving new memoir: a father’s search for solace after losing his adventurous son.

Danai Gurira • The Tony-nominated playwright and star of Black Panther and The Walking Dead talks sword fighting, culture shock, and the secrets of the creative process.

Hangovers • The head-throbbing, nauseous effects of overdrinking are an evolutionary miracle—and a prime excuse to veg.

Trevor Noah • The Daily Show host—currently on his Loud & Clear comedy tour—discusses a life-changing children’s book, Caribbean cuisine, his NYC ride, and his other recent obsessions.

ANDY SAMBERG IS READY FOR ANYTHING • He invented viral video (“Lazy Sunday,” anyone?), made the jump from SNL cast member to sitcom star (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and is now starring in the indie flick Palm Springs. Is there anything the Hollywood funnyman can’t handle?

2020 Spring GEAR PREVIEW • THE RIGHT GEAR CAN MAKE OR BREAK AN ADVENTURE. WITH THAT IN MIND, WE’VE COMBED THROUGH THIS SEASON’S BEST NEW BIKES, BOARDS, AND BOTS, SINGLING OUT THE KEY STUFF TO TAKE ANYONE TO THE NEXT LEVEL—WHETHER YOU’RE A TOTAL NEWBIE, AN INTERMEDIATE PLAYER AIMING TO IMPROVE, OR A HARDCORE EXPERT EN ROUTE TO TRUE GLORY.

TUNNEL VISION • DEEP BELOW THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER ARE SCORES OF ILLEGAL TUNNELS USED TO SMUGGLE WEED, OPIOIDS—EVEN HUMANS. THE BORDER PATROL’S “TUNNEL RATS” ARE ON THE CASE.

MAN OF MANY PARTS • JOHN TURTURRO IS LIONIZED FOR HIS PORTRAYALS OF OUTCASTS AND SCOUNDRELS. YET, FOUR DECADES INTO HIS CAREER, THE ACTOR—AND STAR OF THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA—IS STILL HUNTING FOR FRESH WAYS TO PROVOKE AND PERPLEX.

Setting the Bar • An overlooked gym tool is the key to unlocking a slew of strength and endurance-building moves.

Get Shredded • It’s not often that one of the finer things in life—imported cheese—gets classified as a health food. But...