Evelyn Spence : : Writer & Editor

RUNNER’S WORLD: Hello New York, Goodbye.

Evelyn Spence — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:06:21 +0000

A runner discovers how to love a new city—and when to leave it. An essay. HelloNY

BACKPACKER: The Hardest Miles

Evelyn Spence — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:41:41 +0000

Survivors of the Bataan Death March overcame one of history’s most grueling walks. What kept them on their feet? And could you do the same? Every year, more than 4,000 people hike through the New Mexico desert to find out.
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SKI: Why I Love Alta, Utah

Evelyn Spence — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:00:42 +0000

Bottomless. Breathless. Wild. Alta is a homewrecker, all right. Confessions of a Little Cottonwood groupie. Read it.

HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: RV Nation

Evelyn Spence — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:28:26 +0000

On a Western road trip, Evelyn Spence ponders the peculiar names—and increasing numbers—of gigantic RVs. Read it.

2012 International Hotspots: Life List Locales for the New Year

Evelyn Spence — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:13:35 +0000

They’re melting and sinking. They’re booming—or busting. They’re jaw-droppingly scenic and cosmopolitan. One thing that’s clear about our nods for the best travel destinations of 2012 is that they’re changing, and fast, which means the coming year is perfect for a trip of a lifetime. Now that we’ve spun the globe and picked our top spots, it’s your turn to make it happen—and, of course, to let us know which ones we missed. Read it.

BACKPACKER: Backcountry Skiing 101

Evelyn Spence — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:05:52 +0000

How do you take winter adventure to the next level? Add skis. If you’ve carved resort terrain, you’ll find the transition to the backcountry surprisingly easy, thanks to lighter, more user-friendly gear. Start earning your turns—safely—with this primer on equipment, route planning, reading conditions, and more. Backcountry101

Travel around with world with away.com

Evelyn Spence — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:34:17 +0000

I recently wrote up—and edited—dozens of must-see cities and attractions around the world, from Johannesburg to Bodrum to Tel Aviv to the Smokies to Telluride. Check out some of them here.

BICYCLING: 50 Rides of a Lifetime

Evelyn Spence — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:29:10 +0000

We asked readers and staff to name their all-time favorite places to pedal. The result (in no particular order): classic destinations, must-do events, and two-wheeled adventures that should be on every cyclist’s bucket list. Read it. (Plus: where—and when—to ride in Death Valley National Park, here.)

MEN’S JOURNAL: The New TV Guides

Evelyn Spence — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:40:27 +0000

TV loves adventure, so it makes sense that a crop of daring frontmen now host their own shows. These charismatic travelers search for endangered species, witness world records, tame wild beasts, and boot contestants off islands.
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SKI: Olympic Bounce?

Evelyn Spence — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:56:50 +0000

With the $6 billion Vancouver Winter Games over, what’s the long-term payoff? The biggest benefit might not be easy to count. Read it.