Canadian Legend Steve Sutton Put Up First Ascents From El Capitan to Joshua Tree

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After a life of wild first ascents, cutting-edge free climbing, and even belaying Lynn Hill on her groundbreaking ascent of the Nose on El Cap, Steve Sutton passed away on June 1.

Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, Die; Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need

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The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.

This Kiwi Alpinist, Part of the First All-Women Denali Summit, Defied Gender Norms in the Mountains

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New Zealand’s legendary mountaineer Margaret Clark passed away on June 17 at the age of 91.

Legendary Extreme Athlete “Sketchy Andy” Lewis Has Died at Age 39

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Pioneering slackliner and world record holder Andrew “Sketchy Andy” Lewis has died in a BASE-jumping accident in Moab, Utah.

‘Oh Captain, My Captain’: Eulogy for a Maine Coon Cat

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Captain Boo Commanded D-Dock at Key West Marina for 17 Years

Jeff Galloway Made Me a Marathoner

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The distance running icon, who died Wednesday at 80, taught me to endure. In December, we shared his final run.

Prolific Yacht Designer, Steve Seaton Is Dead at 81

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How Talented? He Drew This Design for a Client on a Restaurant Tablecloth

Carlos Suárez, the Alpinist and Wingsuit Pilot Who Was Determined to Live an Authentic Life

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At the beginning of this century, he seemed like an artist without a stage, a person in transit toward some destination no one could foresee.

Daniel Walker Howe, 88, Revisionist Historian of Jackson’s America, Dies

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In a Pulitzer-winning book, he saw modern America’s origins not so much in one president’s policies as in the sweeping social and technological changes wrought in the years 1815-48.

My Son Balin Miller Believed He Could Be One of His Generation’s Great Alpinists. With Such Ambition Comes Great Risk.

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How Balin fell in love with climbing, and the organization we’re creating to be part of his legacy

Cooler on the Other Side: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Stuart Scott

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Five years after his death, friends, family, and the athletes he covered reflect on the legendary ‘SportsCenter’ anchor and ESPN icon. Boo-yah!

Jimmy Cliff was so much more than the sweetest voice in reggae

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The trailblazing Jamaican singer spent much of his life experimenting with different genres, styles and sounds. Kevin E G Perry remembers Cliff’s generosity of spirit in conversation, his joyful live performances and the movie role that made him an international star

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

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The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

Ozzy Osbourne Obituary: For the Back Street Kids

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Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76, two weeks and a couple of days after playing his final…

Two Notable Guys Have Crossed the Bar

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Viking’s Jim Healey and Editor Extraordinare Jim Fullilove

He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.

After Dan Pelzer died this month at 92, his children uploaded the handwritten reading list to what-dan-read.com, hoping to inspire readers everywhere.

The Iconic, One-Eyed ‘Queen of the Wolves’ Dies After Fight With Rival Pack in Yellowstone National Park

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Though she faced many challenges—including the loss of her left eye—the gray wolf named 907F persevered and lived to be more than 11 years old.

The Death and Life of Jacob Cockle

Jacob Cockle lived in the sea. The Beach About eight miles from Penzance, down one of those narrow, winding country lanes Cornwall is notorious for, lies Gwynver beach.

Tom Brown Jr., World-Renowned Survivalist, Is Dead at 74

Tom Brown Jr., who was considered the country’s foremost authority on wilderness survival, and who taught thousands of people how to track deer, fletch arrows, forage for food and generally thrive in the great outdoors, died on Aug. 16 in Neptune, N.J. He was 74.

Kurkjian: Willie Mays was the most complete player in baseball history — and an absolute joy to watch

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One of the greatest players of all time, Frank Robinson, was asked once if Willie Mays was the best player he had ever seen. Robinson got that annoyed look on his face and rolled his eyes, insulted that the question was even asked. After a pause, he answered: "Of course he is.