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Sam Haddad

Sam Haddad writes for Guardian Travel Mpora, and was Editor of Cooler Lifestyle

Recent Articles By Sam

Skiing

What Would You Do If An Avalanche Was Charging Towards You? This Father’s Reaction May Surprise You

And his wife, in this new feature film, could not build a big enough dog-house…

What Would You Do If An Avalanche Was Charging Towards You? This Father’s Reaction May Surprise You
Snowboarding

Castles In The Sky: This Non-Contest Is The Total Opposite Of The Olympics, So Why Is It So Important For Team GB?

Jenny Jones: "It was one of the best sessions I've ever been a part of."

Castles In The Sky: This Non-Contest Is The Total Opposite Of The Olympics, So Why Is It So Important For Team GB?
Skiing

You Know Nothing of the North: We Went Skiing Where The Sun Doesn't Rise

Hitchiking and ski touring on a Northern Lights mission in Riksgränsen

You Know Nothing of the North: We Went Skiing Where The Sun Doesn't Rise
Skiing

18 Truths About Skiing That Only Parents Will Understand

The original #assholeparents

18 Truths About Skiing That Only Parents Will Understand
Outsiders

These Guys Made A Drone That Can Save You From Drowning... Here’s How

Drowning kills more people in the UK than bike accidents. Could this robot lifeguard change that?

These Guys Made A Drone That Can Save You From Drowning... Here’s How
Outsiders

This Guy Interrupted Two Tortoises Having Sex... And Got Chased Off Very, Very Slowly By The Angry Male

This is what happens when tortoises attack

This Guy Interrupted Two Tortoises Having Sex... And Got Chased Off Very, Very Slowly By The Angry Male
Surfing

'I remember being in pain but also at peace…' Maya Gabeira reflects on the day she nearly drowned at Nazare

After that monster wave shattered her bones and left her for dead

'I remember being in pain but also at peace…' Maya Gabeira reflects on the day she nearly drowned at Nazare
Outsiders

Way Off the Beaten Path: The Secrets of Swaziland

Uncovering new bouldering routes in Southern Africa's smallest kingdom

These Climbers Had Only Seen Swaziland on Google Earth. But What They Discovered There Was Incredible…
Outsiders

‘Was The Pilot On The P*ss Last Night?’ 15 Terrifying Thoughts Every Nervous Flyer Has During Take Off

If flying gives you the FEAR, you're not alone.

‘Was The Pilot On The P*ss Last Night?’ 15 Terrifying Thoughts Every Nervous Flyer Has During Take Off
Outsiders

Sick Of The City? Terrified Of Never Owning A House? Now You Can Win One With A Mountain View, Simply By Writing An Essay

This might just be the most important piece of homework you'll ever do...

Sick Of The City? Terrified Of Never Owning A House? Now You Can Win One With A Mountain View, Simply By Writing An Essay
Surfing

Ten Times Female Surfers Scored A Perfect 10 On Their Boards

Maui, Bells, Trestles… these women all bagged the max point score in comp surfing

Ten Times Female Surfers Scored A Perfect 10 On Their Boards
Outsiders

Is The US About To See An Invasion Of Stoner Rabbits?

Watership Down would have been a very different film with these pot loving carrot munchers in it

Is The US About To See An Invasion Of Stoner Rabbits?
Outsiders

These Freerunners Grew Up in a War Zone. The Way They Deal With It Is Inspirational

'We want to do a lot of things and we dream a lot.'

These Freerunners Grew Up in a War Zone. The Way They Deal With It Is Inspirational
Outsiders

Greatest Timelapse Ever? This stunning Austria edit will make you want to go there more than any ad campaign ever could

Thought Austria was a bit boring? Think again

Greatest Timelapse Ever? This stunning Austria edit will make you want to go there more than any ad campaign ever could
Snowboarding

Pro Snowboarder Anne-Flore Marxer’s Mum Steps in to Stop Twitter Death Rumours, After Tragic Helicopter Crash In Argentina

She was starring in the same French reality TV show as those who died

Pro Snowboarder Anne-Flore Marxer’s Mum Steps in to Stop Twitter Death Rumours, After Tragic Helicopter Crash In Argentina
Outsiders

Is This The Future Of Flight? This Incredible-Looking Airplane Is Flying Round The World But It's Carrying No Fuel at All

The cockpit is tiny. And the most random thing they've packed? UGG boots

Is This The Future Of Flight? This Incredible-Looking Airplane Is Flying Round The World But It's Carrying No Fuel at All
Road Cycling

If You Call Yourself a Cyclist, Who Should You Vote For? The Surprising Election Facts That All Bike Riders Should Know

Exclusive: No cyclist should vote in the general election without reading this first

If You Call Yourself a Cyclist, Who Should You Vote For? The Surprising Election Facts That All Bike Riders Should Know
Road Cycling

Cyclists 'Deserve To Die' – This Jackass Didn’t Realise He Was Being Filmed, But Now His Crazy Claims Are Going Viral

And the woman filming's reaction is brilliant

Cyclists 'Deserve To Die' – This Jackass Didn’t Realise He Was Being Filmed, But Now His Crazy Claims Are Going Viral
Outsiders

This Spectacular Helicopter Footage Shows What The Himalayas Look Like At 20,000ft

Is there anything more stunning than this?

This Spectacular Helicopter Footage Shows What The Himalayas Look Like At 20,000ft
Snowboarding

Could Getting Stoned Actually Make You BETTER at Sports? This Olympic Gold Medallist Thinks So…

"Cannabis is absolutely performance-enhancing" - The Ross Rebagliati interview

Could Getting Stoned Actually Make You BETTER at Sports? This Olympic Gold Medallist Thinks So…
Road Cycling

Is Cycling as Safe as Walking? Do Helmets Actually Help? 21 Incredible Facts that All Cyclists Should Know…

We asked a bike science expert some difficult questions

Is Cycling as Safe as Walking? Do Helmets Actually Help? 21 Incredible Facts that All Cyclists Should Know…
Outsiders

This Video Of An Octopus Eating A Crab Will Make You Jump

All hail the Muhammad Ali Of The Sea

This Video Of An Octopus Eating A Crab Will Make You Jump
Outsiders

'Go To Florida' Says New York State Tourist Office. Here's Why...

This viral marketing masterstroke is hilarious...

'Go To Florida' Says New York State Tourist Office. Here's Why...
Snowboarding

24 Things Only People Who’ve Tried to Ride Stoned Will Understand

If you've ever been high while you're up high, you'll know...

24 Things Only People Who’ve Tried to Ride Stoned Will Understand
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