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MEN'S JOURNAL

Field Notes

Flow Rider

Wild Revival • Over the past 25 years, the gray wolf has recovered—and proved that people and predators can coexist

Exploring the Untracked Alps • High up in the Swiss Alps just might be the best backcountry hut-to-hut trip on the planet—and one only diehard skiers know about. Until now.

Locals Only • Nearly all the food served at Hawaiian hotels is imported. Chef Isaac Bancaco is on an obsessive one-man mission to change that.

Mush Puppies • Fjällräven Polar is the annual dogsled ride designed for the company’s superfans. It just might be the all-time-best customer appreciation event.

Winter Warmers • From cold brews with a boozy kick to actually tasty alcohol-free stouts, here are three winter beer trends to try in the new year.

Finish Your Veggies • Salt and pepper are not enough. Here’s a foolproof plan to elevate your vegetables to restaurant-quality status.

The Subtle Supercar • Audi’s R8 soars into its second decade, somehow still under the radar.

The Right Puff • Don’t rush out and buy the biggest, bulkiest jacket you can find as soon as the mercury dips. Your new favorite winter coat will still have plenty of baffles for warmth, but—like the ones you see here—it will look great, too.

Back in the Saddle • Black cowboys, though once commonplace, have been largely written out of history. One Mississippi horse trainer has spent his life trying to revive the Delta tradition.

Erin Andrews • The sideline reporter for Fox NFL and the Super Bowl talks favorite players, going out with athletes, and why you probably shouldn’t wear a jersey on date night.

Traffic Jams • Gridlock is the bane of all commuters. But when congestion reaches pure, unadulterated chaos, the effect can be sublime.

Zach Woods • The Silicon Valley vet and star of the new HBO series Avenue 5 discusses his favorite short story, a life-affirming indie film, and his other recent obsessions.

BATEMAN GOES BADASS? • Jason Bateman’s low-key evolution from comic actor to semi-tough guy.

A QUICK WORD

FAST-FOOD FRAUD

GearLab Screen Savor • The best new gear for living room entertainment is bigger-screened, brighter, and more immersive than ever. Here’s the stuff to seek out.

THE REMOTE STUFF

FIX YOUR TV’S SOUND • The picture might be near perfect, but a flatscreen’s sound is often far from it. These new soundbars are an easy fix.

3 REASONS TO CONSIDER A PROJECTOR • These tiny home projectors deliver a big, brilliant picture.

YOUR BIGGEST TV QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Prepare to Board • Ready to own the slopes this season? We tested 16 snowboards and other gear to find everything you need to get ready to shred.

Most Valuable Pot • The cast-iron Dutch oven is an essential part of your winter cooking arsenal—the key to better-than-the-bistro braises, game-day chili, and bakery-worthy bread.

Smart Speaker Sound Off • First-generation smart speakers were all about the convenience of using your voice to control your house, but this new breed packs in room-filling sound that does justice to your playlist.

Leg Warmers • The soft lining inside these pants will keep you comfortable on winter adventures, from hiking trails to walking the dog.

The Super Suckers • The team behind the website Vacuum Wars put 25 cordless models through their paces, testing power, suction, run time, and filtration....