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Outside magazine, June 1995


Guide to Summer

Flatwater Is for Sissies
By high brace or by cross-draw, you and your canoe can handle the frothy part, too. By Marni Jackson

Strike That Confident Pose
Even if you're a rank beginner, the soul-arch bottom-turn could be your ticket to surfing respectability. By Bucky McMahon

There's Nothing Like Dining Alfresco
A neo-Paleolithic primer for a bug-free, softball-free, happening summer picnic. By Pete Nelson

The Seamless Escape
It's never too late for a weekend camping trip, as long as you've got a plan. Plus: some tips for lightening your load. By Elizabeth Royte

Moral Superiority Wears Curve-Lasted Sneakers
You're sure to feel high and mighty if you learn to enjoy running in the swelter. Plus: how to survive those hot-season jaunts. By Lynn Snowden