The precipitous world of Dan Osman

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Rock climber Dan Osman set a world record by free falling 660 feet from a standing structure. His expertise in free falling was born from the initial fear he developed as a rock climber. Osman describes the most dangerous aspect of his sport to be the possibility of becoming entangled in the rope.

Recreation, Jumping, Mountaineers, Osman, Dan

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Gale-force kayaking

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Steve Sinclair is a sea kayaking enthusiast who helped create the growing sport of storm-sea skiing, a challenging form of recreation in which the kayaker paddles through heavy waves in vessels known as surf skis. Sinclair lives in Elk, a Northern California coastal town with a notorious surf.

Innovations, Kayaking, Aquatic sports, Water sports, Sea kayaking, Sinclair, Steve

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The taming of the saw

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A suburbanite relocated to a summer home heated by a wood stove describes tackling the challenge of learning to use a chain saw to cut firewood. He comes to appreciate the saw's productivity but dislikes its efficiency.

Personal narratives, Chain saws

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