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Leave it to Bhutan—the Switzerland-size Buddhist kingdom wedged between Tibet and India that’s become the pinnacle of exclusive adventure travel—to be the new home of two ultra-indulgent lodges. Opening this month, Uma Paro, owned by Como Hotels and Resorts, is a 20-room, nine-villa mountain getaway set on 38 forested acres…
Panama's mythic Darién Gap—a 10,000-square-mile swath of jungle on the border of Central and South America—has swallowed explorers for centuries. Today, guerrillas, drug smugglers, poachers, and jaguars rule this vast no-man's-land. Our explorer spent six weeks trying to penetrate Darién's heart of darkness, but the Gap still fiercely protects its secrets.
Bike racing's most hellish climb isn't L'Alpe d'Huez or Mont Ventoux; it's New Hampshire's Mount Washington
The single-malt whiskies of Scotland are a distillation of the rain-soaked Highlands and remote, sea-sprayed isles. Below, our fave picks of 18th- and 19th-century distilleries that combine the picturesque and the eminently quaffable. Single Malt Scotch Reviews Courtesy of ravenscroftcrystal.com »EDRADOUR (011-44-179-647-2095, www.edradour.co.uk),…
Four luxurious north-woods hideaways where you can chill into fall
Drop in for a day, stay a week, or put down roots for a lifetime. In these soulful, just-under-the-radar hideouts, distilled small-town pleasures still go down smoothly.
If British Columbia didn't invent the adventure lodge, the province sure has perfected the genre. Here are four that do it right, with a twist: You can't drive to any of them.
Welcome to the anti-Himalayas, a happy land of sunshine, frothy water, and extra-large boulders
High-end RVs deliver comfort and convenience, but they typically keep you tethered to pavement and plug-ins—and often have you sacking out among snoring retirees. Enter the EarthRoamer XV-LT, a $155,000 built-to-order luxury rig designed for charging off the grid in grand enviro style. Powered by a Ford F-450 4×4 diesel…
Best-selling novelist and serial muckraker Carl Hiaasen is mad as hell about what they're doing to Florida. His revenge? Vicious mockery of Sunshine State sleazeballs and greedy eco-thugs. An equally pissed-off Bob Shacochis tags along for a day of fantasy bonefishing and literary whup-ass.
On the high plains of the West, tough men still ride herd on the open range. But the new riders are lonely gauchos from Chile and Peru, and their 21st-century frontier is a place where the cowboy myth meets a harsh reality.
Which of our 2004 Dream Towns is the best place for unbridled fun and outdoor adventure? Cast your vote now! Results will be reported in an upcoming issue of Outside. Lanesboro, Minnesota Etna, California Cashiers, North Carolina…
There’s more than one way to take in the adventure and splendor of America’s national parks. So we’re serving up a prize package of SECRET TRIPS—locals’ no-tell favorites, from Acadia to Yellowstone to wildest Alaska—along with a roundup of DREAM TOWNS nearby, the places to eat, drink, and dance after…
Week of August 8-14, 1996 North Cascades for tourist-free beauty Keeping hydrated on the Inca Trail Knobby-tire spinning abroad Folk music and camping in Rhode Island Squish the…
Week of January 2-8, 1997 Paddling the Maine Island Trail Heli- and snowcat skiing in Canada Where to stay for Bonaire diving Kick back at a Shenandoah Valley farm inn…
Week of November 28-December 4, 1996 Active getaway to Kauai Rock-climbing in Thailand Crested Butte a good early-season choice Kayak camping on Lake Mead Out-of-the-way trails in the…
Week of January 30-February 5, 1997 Through-hiking the Appalachian Trail Hiking and rafting in Northern California Late-season skiing at Colorado resorts Making the most of five days in the Adirondacks…
Week of February 6-12, 1997 Camping on the cheap on Kauai Running the grueling Badwater 146 Hiking Mount Robson’s Berg Lake Trail Helping students plan their own adventure…
Week of October 30-November 5, 1997 Remote scuba-diving spots in Belize Reading up on Mount Kilimanjaro April hiking on Kauai’s coastal trails Organized road rides across America Canoe rentals…
Week of November 6-12, 1997 Finding family trips for all seasons Doin’ California with a big doggy Trekking Peru with two children Climbing Kilimanjaro in February Finding the perfect…
Andean Adventure Suggested packing list for an extended cycling trip The bikes: Bill: Novara XR cross bike; Nan: Univega mountain bike Blackburn rear rack Blackburn front rack odometer 2…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab A near emergency September 12, 1996 6 a.m. (Mountain time): Paul’s alarm goes off. Mark had him set it so he could wake up early…
Andean Adventure Between a rock and an orange August 13, 1997 A miner at Potosi Centuries ago, as legend tells, Huallpa was grazing his llamas on the high mountain slopes above his…
Andean Adventure Wedded bliss on the road to Happy Town April 16, 1997 Hunger and isolation can do strange things to a person. Consider the “IK” people of East Africa, subject of anthropologist…
Week of March 20-26, 1997 Rugged camping in the Midwest Enjoying a week in Puerto Rico Late-summer weather in Sitka Traveling the Superior Hiking Trail Vancouver Island kayaking trips…
Week of March 27-April 2, 1997 Day-tripping with Bear Run as your base Exploring the waters of the Exumas Camping on the beach at St. George’s Diving options in the Tulum-Sian Ka’an…
Week of May 22-28, 1997 Kayaking in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Easy-to-summit peaks in Colorado Backpacking trips on the east coast Hiking trails near Red Lodge, Montana Around-the-world…
Week of June 19-25, 1997 Adventurous trips around Scandinavia Beginner climbs on Mount Washington Whitewater rafting in Tennessee Sea kayaking around Europe, Asia Mountain-bike touring in Thailand…
Week of July 17-23, 1997 Where in Colorado should a runner move? Cycling through Europe on a shoestring Kayaking Lake Powell — without the crowds Rock climbing in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge…
Week of July 24-30, 1997 Hiking trails alongside Lake Erie Vacationing in Glacier National Park Volunteering for the Eco-Challenge Modest cycling tours through Europe Backpacking in the North Cascades…
Week of August 7-13, 1997 Whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River Helicopter-hiking, fishing in Whistler, B.C. Camping, biking near Duluth, Minnesota Romantic getaways near Atlanta, Georgia Family rock-climbing schools…
Week of September 4-10, 1997 Dressing for success on Kilimanjaro Going on safari in eastern Africa Telemarking the gladed Eastern slopes Overnight camping trips on horseback Near escapes from…
Hiking the Inca Trail TRANSPORT Trains depart from the main San Pedro terminal across from the market in Cusco. Hikers heading to the traditional starting point of kilometer 88 will need to take the…
Andean Adventure Meeting ourselves January 19, 1998 At some point in every journey one returns to the point from which they started. Returning to a point of departure is an opportunity to consider…
Week of October 2-8, 1997 Mountain biking in Moab Cycling tours through Italy Visiting Tahiti in November Lift ticket discounts at Taos Backpacking trips near Tucson…
Week of November 20-26, 1997 Dangers to watch out for in Colombia Get hitched then head for the beach Rafting trips for computer programmers World-class rock climbing near Kansas…
Week of January 29-February 4, 1998 El Niño having catastrophic effect on Galapagos Outfitting a Grand Canyon trip for 18 people Pitching in on an authentic archaeological dig Seeing everything but dry…
Week of February 12-18, 1998 Bareboat cruising in the Caribbean Taking survival courses through BOSS Canoeing Boundary Waters in August Celebrating your 40th birthday outdoors Booking a hut in…
Week of March 12-18, 1998 Montana fly-fishing getaways Finding a guide for a Nepal trek Sea kayaking in comfort in B.C. Disabled access to Yellowstone The best loop hikes…
Week of April 9-15, 1998 Moderate mountain biking in Methow Valley Renting a bike in Italy Sea-kayaking trips for beginners Choosing a locale for a multi-sport family reunion Moderate…
Week of August 22-28, 1996 Cirque of the Towers, WY: Brrr. Guided climbs on Mount Rainier Trekking New York’s Finger Lakes Volcanic views, not skiing, at Mammoth Bears…
Week of September 19-25, 1996 Swimming with Aussie whale sharks New Mexico for Thanksgiving Suggestions for international study Where can a kid discover rafting? The Everglades in October:…
Week of February 27-March 5, 1997 Bike-rental options on the Big Island Small outfitters for water play in Belize What to expect for Mount Mitchell hiking Fly-fishing and more in Pennsylvania…
Week of October 5-12, 1995 Skiing Colorado in January Rafting Virginia’s wild and woolly whitewater Baja’s great outdoors–no tours, no crowds The bone-breaking ecstasy of the Eco-Challenge Around-the-world airplane tickets…
Week of December 19-25, 1996 Whistler-Blackcomb on a shoestring Malaria precautions for Indonesia Local hiking clubs in New Zealand Romantic skiing trips in Wisconsin Skiing the Grand Canyon’s…
Week of August 29-September 4, 1996 Roughing it (sort of) on St. John Aspen action, minus the snow Outside the Beltway, into Virginia Camping in Hoosier National Forest…
Week of December 1-7, 1995 Getting ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro Wildlife tours of the Southwest Snowboarder’s guide to Banff Summer camps for adults Affordable skiing in the Northwest…
Week of September 11-17, 1997 Hiking the Appalachian Trail Eco-touring with a mission Family beach-bumming in Hawaii Writing to win a lake resort Christmas ski trips in Colorado…
Week of October 9-15, 1997 Ski resort trips around California Introducing Boy Scouts to rafting Mountain-bike trails in Vermont Finding a trip for Christmas break Mountaineering and camping outings…
Week of April 24-30, 1997 Walking terms from ‘trek’ to ‘bushwhack’ Outdoor adventure trips in Scandinavia Tourist-free vacations in the Hawaiian Islands Mountain bike camps in the Northeast Rock-climbing…
Week of May 7-13, 1998 Exploring Costa Rica en famille in June Planning a paddling adventure Tot-friendly & all-inclusive summer resorts Summiting Whitney in a day? Tot-friendly & all-inclusive…
Week of June 4-10, 1998 America’s sweetest rides: a state-by-state guide Mixing pleasure with work: day hikes near Billings Fourth of July mountain biking on Puerto Rico Seeking a REAL adventure for…
Week of July 2-8, 1998 Urban stargazing for amateurs Ski mountaineering in South America Finding a kayaking camp Stellar hiking in Wyoming’s Wind River Range Stellar hiking in Wyoming’s…
Week of July 23-29, 1998 Seeking mountain biking in Stockholm Summit-potential hikes in Banff and Lake Louise Traveling solo in Indonesia? Bali is best. Checklist: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness…
Week of September 10-16, 1998 Europe in the fall and on the cheap Canoeing Temagami Lake area of Ontario Planning bike route from Bay Area to Yosemite Europe in the fall and…
Week of November 5 — November 11, 1998 Rock climbing in New Mexico No-frills Jamaica Fattire holidays in San Miguel de Allende Fattire holidays in San Miguel de Allende By Amy…
Week of October 1-7, 1998 Best national parks for fall foliage viewing Winter adventure trips Kayak outfitters in Alaska Kayak outfitters in Alaska By Amy Marr Question: Who is the…
Week of October 19-26, 1995 Weekend hikes near Chicago Hiking in Maui’s Haleakala National Park Mountain biking in the White Mountains Winter camping in Texas’ Guadalupe Mountains Moving a family…
Week of November 2-9, 1995 Fear not the volcanoes of New Zealand Diving’s not the only gig in the Caymans Bicycle touring in northern Italy Mountain biking in Georgia Montserrat’s…
Week of December 8-14, 1995 Biking Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trail Skiing South America this summer Backpacking Utah’s White Canyon Kayaking options near Las Vegas, NV Hawaii in one week…
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Week of February 7-14, 1996 Cycle touring in the Loire Valley of France Baja sailing and kayaking Summer day hikes in Yellowstone Hiking the Ozarks of Arkansas Backcountry trekking…
Week of February 28-March 6, 1996 Diving in Fiji Sailing in the Seychelles Backpacking choices in Wyoming The Yukon’s Kluane park Easy-access hikes in Colorado Outdoor…
Week of March 13-20, 1996 Outdoor survival schools The poop on dogs in national parks Sea kayaking Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands The beautiful badlands near San Diego Tips on travel-planning…
Week of March 27-April 3, 1996 Laid-back river trips in Utah Backpacking routes in New Mexico How to make camp life more comfy Mountain biking on Maui Beating the…
Week of April 11-18, 1996 Biking and hiking in Nevada Utah’s Fishlake National Forest Camping in the Hawaiian Islands Exploring Canada’s remote Ellesmere Island Low-budget snorkeling in the Florida…
Week of May 9-16, 1996 The Bahamas’ low-key Out Islands Green Tortoise for alternative travel West Virginia is for mountain biking Attack of the killer black flies Wildlife and…
Week of May 29-June 5, 1996 Biking routes in New Jersey The great Western raft trip, defined Catskills camping tips Still the best: Baja for sea kayaking California’s snowy…
Week of June 20-27, 1996 Pedaling the Maritimes Atlanta, sans barbecued pork Gulf Islands sea-kayak trek Caymans in summer: BYO bug juice Southeast kayaking gurus Pedaling the…
Week of July 18-25, 1996 Rock art in the Valley of Fire Inexpensive outdoor trip packages Boating the Boundary Waters Winter snow action in the Rockies River paddling…
One jeep-road ride leads to the ghost town of Alta The best of these is Tomboy Road, which connects Telluride to Ouray, the so-called “Switzerland of the Americas.” The route climbs…
Week of July 25-August 1, 1996 Non-leisurely Virgin Islands cruises Resorts that ‘have it all’ Adventure Grants for lucky teens Northwestern Ontario sights and sounds Visiting Apostle Islands…
Week of October 17-23, 1996 Which way to Whitney’s summit? Programs for disabled athletes Getting outdoors in the Big Apple Discover sea kayaking near D.C. First Mount Washington.
Week of December 5-11, 1996 Holing up in the Georgia hills Exploring Hot Springs National Park Planning adventure trips with kids Snorkeling the Nohoch cave system Whitewater river-running…
Week of November 21-27, 1996 Sea kayaking schools for beginners Saltwater adventures in Honduras Camping tips for the desert Trekking to the North Pole Backcountry ski trips near…
Week of February 6-12, 1997 Camping on the cheap on Kauai Running the grueling Badwater 146 Hiking Mount Robson’s Berg Lake Trail Helping students plan their adventure Easy-access…