An adventure is a novel and exciting undertaking that is typically bold, sometimes risky. We look at the science behind biohacking claims, and what you can do to improve your health, from a science-backed lens We speak to two pioneering researchers about the mechanism underlying muscle memory, and how you can use it in your training We head to one of Switzerland’s best ski resorts to sample the pistes, and other local delicacies We head to one of the biggest ski resorts in the world to discover what the Rocky Mountains have to offer The British open water swimmer has spent the summer in freezing waters, braving strong currents and violent storms The Amazfit T-Rex 3 isn’t perfect, but it packs a lot of punch at a great price A new breathwork program is designed to help people navigate high altitude zones more effortlessly Ed Jackson, who was told he would never walk again, has completed his ascent of an unclimbed mountain in Kyrgyzstan These lightweight hiking boots have some great technical features, but could use some tweaks for comfort and fit Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun With fewer workers to help out and budgets stretched, Yosemite National Park has endured a tough summer The Great Lakes are this summer’s best-kept secret The new Farren leggings and trousers are Berghaus’ first clothes to use ‘ZonalAdapt technology’ that’s designed to flex with your changing body Some of the oldest and most widespread stories in the world are stories of adventure, such as Homer’s Odyssey. These Adidas shoes are perfect for fair-weather hiking expeditions, combining great breathability and grip with lots of cushioning Others were personal journals, only later published, such as the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark or Captain James Cook’s journals. We head to the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica to hike, mountain bike and climb in one day The new Farren leggings and trousers are Berghaus’ first clothes to use ‘ZonalAdapt technology’ that’s designed to flex with your changing body Deals The Keen Newport H2 hiking sandals are a versatile option for taking on tricky trails, combining great protection and ample breathability The brand says the new and improved N54 GTX hiking boots were “made to handle mile after mile” On the way, the hero must overcome various obstacles to obtain their reward. Adventure fiction exhibits these “protagonist on adventurous journey” characteristics, as do many popular feature films, such as Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The knight errant was the form the “adventure seeker” character took in the Late Middle Ages. Some of the oldest and most widespread stories in the world are stories of adventure, such as Homer’s Odyssey. Similarly, Helen Keller stated that “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Our adventure stories highlight fearless explorers from around the world, daring expeditions, and the landscapes that inspire adventure seekers worldwide. Others were personal journals, only later published, such as the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark or Captain James Cook’s journals. In video game culture, an adventure game is a video game in which the player assumes the role of a protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle solving. Adventure sports These books are less about “questing”, such as in mythology or other adventure novels, but more about surviving on their own, living off the land, gaining new experiences, and becoming closer to the natural world. Adventure books may have the theme of the hero or main character going to face the wilderness or Mother Nature. According to adventurer André Malraux, in his Man’s Fate (1933), “If a man is not ready to risk his life, where is his dignity?” Adventures are often undertaken to create psychological arousal or in order to achieve a greater goal, such as the pursuit of knowledge that can only be obtained by such activities. The Great Lakes are this summer’s best-kept secret This swim wetsuit is almost perfect for summer and autumn swims (and seasoned winter dippers), bar one annoying design flaw An expert team of trail runners retrace the steps of Banryu, an 18th-century monk and pioneering Japanese alpinist Deals The Coleman Peak1 backpacking tent has a hydrostatic head rating of 2,000mm and is designed for two people We find a perfect summer vacation companion in the Trail Foldable Camping Trolley Cart, a portable cart for pulling gear around These Adidas shoes are perfect for fair-weather hiking expeditions, combining great breathability and grip with lots of cushioning Waterproof. Worry-proof. Summer-proof. We head for the beach and the mountains with Trail’s Falcon Padded Camping Chair, an affordable folding throne for camping couples or friends Our roundup of the best one-person tents details the finest options for lone wilderness adventures Some of these include mountain climbing, skydiving, or other extreme sports. There are many sports classified as adventure sports, due to their inherent danger and excitement. Journals which became best-sellers in their day were written, such as Marco Polo’s journal The Travels of Marco Polo or Mark Twain’s Roughing It. Many adventure games (text and graphic) are designed for a single player, since this emphasis on story and character makes multi-player design difficult. Some of the oldest and most widespread stories in the world are stories of adventure, such as Homer’s Odyssey. Journals which became best-sellers in their day were written, such as Marco Polo’s journal The Travels of Marco Polo or Mark Twain’s Roughing It. Part of Columbia’s new Insect Shield collection, these well-vented summer strides see off mosquitoes and protect your legs from the sun We head to one of Switzerland’s best ski resorts to sample the pistes, and other local delicacies We speak to two pioneering researchers about the mechanism underlying muscle memory, and how you can use it in your training A team of 11 visually impaired and fully blind climbers are entering the final stages of preparation before they head