FEATURES
What do you want? it's a question that gets tossed around a lot this time of year, and usually refers to what's going under the tree. But over the past few months we've been asking our readers a lot of specific questions -- on your favorite places to travel, the adventures you want to have, the men you admire, the women you desire -- and we've created an entire issue from your answers. That's your favorite football player, Tom Brady, on the cover. We retraced a piece of Lewis and Clark's epic expedition, just like you'd like to do. You told us the physical feat you most want to accomplish is to ride a bike cross-country, so we convinced a guy to do just that. We asked you about gear -- the stuff you covet, the technologies you think are cool -- and assembled the best holiday wish list you've ever seen. In fact, think of this entire issue as a big fat present. Just like Santa Claus, we know exactly what you want.

Tom Brady | 114
Everybody's All-American is more than a winner -- he's becoming a living legend. Here's how the onetime benchwarmer became the Super Bowl king. BY TOM E. CURRAN

Chasing Lewis & Clark | 122
We asked you to choose an adventure to recreate, and you delivered. But did you have to pick one as hard as Lewis and Clark's? BY DANIEL DUANE

Angelina Jolie | 130
Is it the lips? The hips? That vial of blood around her neck? Whatever she's got, you've anointed Angelina Jolie the hottest woman alive. BY JOEL STEIN

Adventure DVDs | 132
From epic high-altitude tales to classic ski-porn, here are the 20 greatest adventure flicks of all time.

Medal of Honor | 80
| 140 To you, the American soldier has the most noble job of all. This is the story of one such hero who made the ultimate sacrifice, and a look at the ineffable characteristic that all great soldiers share: courage. BY JONATHAN MILES

Adventure Cars | 148
The adventurous life requires rugged gear, and your ride is no exception. These are the seven rigs you can trust to get you damn near anywhere. BY ARTHUR ST. ANTOINE

BBQ | 154
People in this country will take up tongs to defend their favorite style of BBQ. And based on your votes, you, my friend, are a member of BBQ Nation too. BY RICK BRAGG

Lions in Winter | 156
Now that he has some time on his hands, venerable newsman Tom Brokaw decided to escape to the wilds of Patagonia, to fish, to explore, and to unwind with some old friends -- including fellow adventurer Yvon Chouinard. BY TOM BROKAW

Gear of the Year | 162
We put your wish list to the test to find the greatest gear of 2005. Featuring Lance Armstrong's ride, the best high-tech scuba gear, computerized running shoes, and much, much more.

Adventure Hall of Fame | 182
Presenting the past year's most incredible adventure feats, including a record Antarctic traverse, a perfect 100 on the North Shore, and six more unprecedented achievements. BY JASON DALEY

ADVENTURE
World's Greatest Adventures
You told us the adventures you daydream about. We show you how to make those dreams reality.

Cycling Across America Seventeen states, 59 days, 4,000 miles: You chose cycling across the country as your dream feat, so we dispatched a bike-mad writer to do it himself. 38
Tahitian Tour Guide World champion surfer Kelly Slater's very personal take on a Pacific paradise. 48
Secrets of Yellowstone Legendary writer Tim Cahill reveals his secret hideaways in America's wildest national park. 54
Biking Moab The slickrock mecca unveils miles of new singletrack. 58
Hidden Maui There are plenty of ways to escape the crowds at the ultimate Hawaiian beach retreat. 64
Diving the Caymans Discovering this Caribbean getaway's wonders, on land and off. 71
Rally Racing Got what it takes to be a race car driver? Then head for the woods -- and fasten your seatbelt. 74
Scottish Fling A whiskey-soaked tour of the birthplace of golf. 80
Books Dispatches from the Muslim world, the definitive portrait of Lance Armstrong, and more of the year's best reads. 86
The Environment With the Department of the Interior threatening to roll back protections on America's national parks, one powerful environmental group and its allies are fighting back. 90

PEAK PERFORMANCE
America's Best Workout How do you build the ultimate workout? Find the 100 best personal trainers in the country and get them to share their fitness secrets. 95
Protein Bars With even Snickers in on the health food game, choosing a workout snack is tricky. Here's how to navigate the new energy bar buffet. 106
Best Diet The Zone, Atkins, South Beach: Which of these three popular diets is the best fit for you? 108
Paging Dr. Bob The ultimate quick stress-buster, the best advice the good doctor has ever received, and much more. 110

STYLE
Fragrances Eight warm winter scents. 190

MISC.
Mail 30
Contributors 34

On the cover: Tom Brady, photographed by Ruedi Hofmann for Stockland Martel