The very talented Brad Wieners, who later became editor in chief, brought me on board to edit the health and fitness section, as well as features. Here's a selection:

April 2006
50 Best Places to Live | 54
Nightlife, women, trails on the edge of town: However you define a great place to live, we can help you find it. Presenting 50 perfect places where you can pack your life with adventure.

July 2006
Lifesavers | 88
Hawaiian lifeguards share an occupational brotherhood like that of New York firefighters: They're unmatched professionals, committed athletes who make a living saving lives. Meet the men who watch over paradise. BY CHARLES GRAEBER

September 2006
Young Explorers | 124
A new crop of gentleman explorers --alpinists, free-climbers, dinosaur hunters, and others -- proves that the spirit of adventure is surviving just fine in the 21st century. BY CHARLES GRAEBER

October 2006
Dream Jobs | 88
The perfect job aligns your skills with your passion. But meshing the two isn't always easy. To help you catch your first big break, switch careers, or run your own shop, we sought advice from men who thrive on their own terms.

November 2006
Letter from Darfur | 128
As a physician, our correspondent was granted a rare and intimate look at the world's worst humanitarian disaster. A mission to make a difference in the teeming refugee camps of Darfur. BY DR. BOB ARNOT

December 2006
Steve Irwin's Last Hunt | 136
A month before his death, the Crocodile Hunter embarked on an unfilmed expedition to track the world's most dangerous reptiles. It may have been his greatest adventure. BY ETHAN WATTERS