FEATURES
Jack Johnson | 58
For Hawaii's surfer turned rock star, home meows white sand, beach barbecues, and the perfect surf break. So what's his idea of heaven? That's a place where the Ping-Pong never stops. BY AUSTIN SCAGGS

Real Men Don't Use Scuba Tanks | 68
For a growing number of divers, scuba gear is passé. Who needs air, anyway? Free-diving, the art of plunging hundreds of feet down and back on a single breath, is more popular than ever. By DAVID CASE

Build Your Own Paradise | 80
Thanks to a new generation of beautifully designed prefab houses, that second home in the mountains just got a lot more accessible. BY MICHAEL KAPLAN

Trapped at 21,000 Feet | 64
In the highest helicopter rescue ever attempted, Pakistani pilots flew into thin air to rescue a starving, freezing man who was trapped near the top of the world. Here is the story of a legendary climber and the impossible feat that brought him home. BY JASON DALEY

MJ Expedition: Skiing Africa | 74
In Morocco, our writer found untouched territory and boundless runs everywhere he looked. So what if some of them were made of sand? BY ARTHUR BRADFORD

FIND YOUR PARADISE
ADVENTURE
Galápagos Ditch the cruise ship for a paddling adventure like no other, and see these fabled islands like they've never been seen before. 20
Bareboating Island-hopping in the Caribbean isn't just for the yacht-club set. All you need is a boat, GPS, and buddies ready for some serious action. 28
Undiscovered Caribbean For every packed, overdeveloped beach in the Caribbean, there's an untrammeled wild side not far away. INCLUDING Hidden mountain-biking trails in the Dominican Republic; secret bonefishing spots in the remote Los Roques archipelago; emerging wreck-diving destinations in Grenada; and more Caribbean hideaways. 35
New Frontiers New trails and retreats in Florida, Belize, Sri Lanka, and beyond. 40
Books A journey through the new world of American medicine, a harrowing trek through a Saharan wasteland, and a snowboarding flick for the multiplex crowd. 41

PEAK PERFORMANCE
The Only Six Exercises You'll Ever Need Leave the metabolism monitor and motion analysis machine alone: This innovative workout uses the new rules of lifting to get you in the shape of your life. 49
Power Napping Here's how calculated shut-eye will help you bring your mental and physical performance to a whole new level. 52
Raw Food Not just for hippies and Hollywood types, the raw food diet is catching on among elite adventure athletes. 55
Ask Dr. Bob A prescription omega-3 pill, the high-tech way to stop a nosebleed, and more. PLUS: The good doctor's guide to surviving the flu season. 56

GEAR GUIDE
Gift Guide Just in time for the holidays, a collection of the most impressive TVs, rugged adventure gear, and much more. 87
Record Book A look forward to the most ambitious expeditions planned for '06. 112

MISC.
Mail 12
Contributors 16

On The Cover: Jack Johnson near his home on Oahu's North Shore. Photograph by Danny Clinch