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Young voyagers of discovery
An adventurous programme is helping troubled youths, says Charlie Norton.
Sign up for the ride of your life
Nicholas Roe meets some focused Britons who have cycled off the pounds and regained their vitality.
Telemark Trek: In the tracks of heroes
Twelve commandos attempt to ski 621 miles across Norway in only 20 days. With poor weather and raw emotions, it's a courageous journey to commemorate lost loved ones.
Surfers ride into the boardroom
A surfing degree prepares you for a variety of careers, says Gary King.
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News from the Bounty Boat
Chris Wilde's dispatches from the Talisker Bounty Boat, retracing the voyage of Captain Bligh's mutineers.
Marathon des Sables diary
James Cracknell's progress from the brutal Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert.
The 20 best winter sports
Let it snow! There is no shortage of activities to lure you outside, says James Cracknell.
Fusionman’s jetting adventure meets watery end
Fusionman crash landed in the Atlantic on Wednesday afternoon, bringing his intercontinental ambitions to a watery end.
Inside one of world's deepest caves
These spectacular underground images were taken more than half a mile below the earth's surface in one of the world's deepest caves.
Blind man first to abseil down waterfall
A blind extreme sports enthusiast has become the first person to abseil down Britain's highest waterfall.
British adventurer travels world on bike but has it stolen from Southampton
A British adventurer who used the same bike to travel more than 30,000 miles through over 30 countries has had the cycle stolen from his backgarden.
Outdoor gadgets: on the trail of Kit Man
Gadgets that bring home comforts to the great outdoors have given rise to a new breed of outdoor adventurer. But purists are unconvinced.
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Adventurer flies across Channel in helium filled balloons
For much of the three hour journey, Jonathan Trappe sat calmly with his ankles crossed, admiring the view.
Walk of the week
This National Trust walk is a gentle stroll through the historic Wiltshire market village of Lacock.
Diet and Fitness
My Day on a Plate: Jessica Ennis
Jessica Ennis, the current world heptathlon champion, talks about her rigorous training regime, and how she loves a stir-fry in the evening
The falling rise of a beloved insect
Ian Douglas explains why he loves bees, and why they need all the help they can get.
The secret life of Britain’s only desert
Christopher Middleton takes a tour of the birdlife and wilderness of Dungeness nature reserve.
Obama's credibility hits rock bottom
Obama's passivity over the Gulf oil spill and his cynical political manoeuvrings could spell disaster for him, argues Toby Harnden.
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