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Interview: Conrad Pfeifer, Cave Recovery Diver

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Cave diver and instructor Conrad Pfeifer responds to diving accidents in some of the harshest places on earth. He gives Matador Sports seven good reas  More »

Alps Expecting Killer Avalanche Season

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Winter weather? Check. Ski gear? Check. Chance for avalanche? Check.  More »

Stem Cell Treatment Saves Climber’s Leg

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A British man who faced amputation after a climbing accident will keep his leg, thanks to a new stem cell procedure.  More »

Are Large Athletes at Serious Health Risk?


The death of WWE wrestler Edward “Umaga” Fatu has people questioning the health risks that large athletes run.  More »

Is Free Soloing Ever Worth the Risk?

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Max Zolotukhin got something many free solo climbers don't get: a second chance.  More »

Friday Fun: Kiteboarding Accident? Or Sickest Ride Ever?

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In this week's video, a mountaintop accident takes Algerian kiteboarder "Magic" Malik Bouchenafa for an unexpected ride.  More »

Attacked by Hawaiian Sea Critters: 5 Worst-Case Scenarios

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Your Hawaiian trip can come to a screeching halt if you're zapped, poked, or eaten by sea critters.   More »

5 Athletes Who Have Overcome Life-Threatening Injuries

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Forget torn ACLs: car crashes and shark attacks couldn't stop these athletes.  More »

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