FEATURES
Special Report
Left to Die on Everest | 49
A Men's Journal investigation reveals the real story behind one of the most controversial and misunderstood deaths in modern Everest history. BY NICK HEIL

Johnny Damon's Big Impact | 68
Johnny Damon's baseball philosophy has nothing to do with stats or salaries or steroids: It's all about soul. It helped break the Red Sox curse, it may be the catalyst that saves the Yankees from themselves, and it's sure as hell refreshing to watch. BY BOB KLAPISCH

Buying Land in Paradise | 72
Every man wants that cabin of his own. But more important than the cabin is the land it sits on, and whether there's a trout stream or hiking trail out back. We found seven corners of the country where you can have it all for a deal. BY BEN HEWITT

MJ Expedition The Congo by Canoe | 78
The author braves crocodiles, sleeping sickness, and roving gangs of bandits to become the first Westerner to paddle an epic stretch of water on central Africa's Ubangi and Congo rivers. BY JEFFREY TAYLER

The Kings of Whistler | 84
The ice has melted, but the die-hard skiers, climbers, and mountain bikers who call this British Columbia town home keep the good times going all summer. BY EVELYN SPENCE

ADVENTURE
16 British Columbia
Warm-weather fun high in the Rockies.
18 What's New
The return of a legendary water sport, the Web's best travel sites, and more.
20 Easy Escapes: Adventure Spas
Great resorts that combine hardcore outdoor recreation with serious R&R.
24 Adventure Guide: Colorado
Where the locals hike, paddle, and ride.
30 Road Trip: Tail of the Dragon
Taming America's curviest 11 miles of blacktop in the new Porsche Cayman S.
36 City Guide: Seattle
When the puddles dry, the Emerald City is primed for outdoor action.
40 Books & Screen
True pirate tales, questions for TV chef Alton Brown, and tough guys on DVD.

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
45 Yellowstone's Grizzly Debate
The grizzly population in Yellowstone is booming, but what happens when it loses Endangered Species protection?

HEALTH AND FITNESS
57 Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease kills more American men than any other cause. Fortunately, prevention is as simple as getting outside, eating fresh food, and living like you mean it. PLUS: Dr. Bob's advice on keeping a healthy heart.

STYLE
90 Hot Weather Skin Care
Ten tools for soothing summertime skin.

GEAR GUIDE
93 BBQ Gear
The best new tools for backyard grilling.
96 Footwear
New performance sandals.
98 New Stuff
The big-wheel mountain bike, the perfect running shoe, and more.
101 MP3 Speakers
Portable plug-and-play speaker systems.
102 Ask the Gear Guy
Advice on golf ball guts, reflective tape, and more.

THE RECORD BOOK
124 Astonishing Feats
A major kitesurfing first, a self-powered around-the-world journey, and more tales of men pushing the limits.

Mail 10
Contributors 14

On the Cover: Johnny Damon, photographed exclusively for Men's Journal by Jim Wright in Mile Square Park, Fountain Valley, California. Styling by Deda Coben for celestineagency.com.