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Outside magazine, October 1996


Dispatches: News from the Field

Sport: From Wurst to First
Propelled by Eastern Bloc training methods and a zest for junk food, a trio of Germans looks to sweep the Ironman.
By Lolly Merrell

Warning: Trail Closures Next 3,000 Miles
The Park Service settles out of court, and an ominous new era looms.
By Florence Williams

Equipage: Lead Us Not Into Titanium
Grant Petersen, messiah to cycling Luddites, unveils his latest low-tech creation.
By Weston Kosova

Dance: Absurdity Runs Through It
Introducing River, a toe-shoe homage to Norman Maclean's classic.
By Paul Kvinta

Wildfire: A Few Shining Moments in the Annals of Stupidity
By Katie Arnold

Water Sports: OK, But Do They Have Guys Named Corky?
At the World Surfing Games, winter-addled nations look to join the tribe.
By Jon Cohen

Gardening: It's Not Just For Smokin' Anymore
Woody Harrelson goes on trial to defend his favorite crop.
By Bill Donahue


For the Record
The Buzz You've Been Hearing...
Guess He's From This Planet After All
Flying Object, Identified
The Doctor is Up
Helloooo Landfall!
Mollie Beattie, 1947-1996
Better Late Than Never