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ArchiveColorado’s Haute Route First-time Tenth Mountain skiers often ask… By the Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association “Who uses the Tenth Mountain huts?” Some skiers use guides, others travel on their own, some even…
Exploring the Dominican Republic’s parks ©2000, Mariah Media Inc.
Week of October 3-9, 1996 Moab for intermediate riders How to survive Death Valley Hike Collings Mountain in Oregon A Palm Springs fat-tire challenge Christmas in the arms…
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 January 9-15, 1997 Hut-to-hut skiing in the Adirondacks Family adventure, high in the saddle Options for climbing Kilimanjaro Kayaking South Padre Island Reliable Boundary Waters outfitters…
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 23-29, 1997 Exploring north of the Arctic Circle All-inclusive resort vacations with kids Guided trekking to K2 Base Camp Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on foot…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
Week of October 23-29, 1997 Hiking the trails in Kauai Road tripping through Mexico Exploring Alaska’s Glacier Bay Solo traveling in Patagonia Justifying frequent, fun vacations…
Confessions of a summit slave Self-arrest, a potentially life-saving maneuver when traversing glaciers Just a problem or two stood in the way of me getting from my ergonomically correct…
Outfitters offering Alaska trips, from Outside‘s Active Traveler Directory, July 1995 ABEC ABEC’S Alaska Adventures. Explore the Brooks Range by pack or paddle. Follow the caribou thru the Arctic Refuge. Backback & float Gates of the Arctic,…
Andean Adventure Eating dirt in the land of fire January 17, 1997 Taking a break on the road from Ushuaia to Rio Grande I remember once hearing that each human consumes 4…
Andean Adventure Storming Natales January 28, 1997 No matter which way the road turns, the wind is always there They were waiting for us just outside Ushuaia, and ever since, the headwinds…
Andean Adventure Home on the range May 13, 1997 Tent life before the rains came I couldn’t believe it. I could not believe this was happening to us. I grabbed Bill’s hand…
Week of April 10-16, 1997 Exploring Grand Staircase-Escalante Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Hiking, biking, and paddling in Maine Learning to sail in the Caribbean Tips for…
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 June 12-18, 1997 Honeymoon on the beaches of Fiji Father/son canoe-camping in Canada Avoiding black bears in the Porkies Biking Moab in the August heat Learning to…
Week of June 26-July 2, 1997 Camping on north Vancouver Island Guided tours through Acadia Park Fall trip to Zimbabwe, Botswana Relaxing vacations in the West Mountain biking around…
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 August 21-27, 1997 Christmastime skiing in New England Cycling opportunities in Colorado Whitewater rafting on the Gauley Heading south of the border in winter First-class skiing in…
Week of September 25-October 1, 1997 Bicycle touring around Vermont Ringing up a polar expedition Car-camping near Washington D.C. Warm-weather trips with kids Renting a house in the tropics…
Thrill-seekers take the plunge with bungy-jumping ©2000, Mariah Media Inc.
Andean Adventure Signing off June 3, 1998 Hello folks, So where did we leave off? Ah yes, in the mountainous region of Colombia, where all that good joe is from. As always, we…
Colombia home to a rich heritage Green-roofed gazebos scatter the valley. The attractions…
Week of November 13-19, 1997 Fastpacking can save time and weight Elephantback touring through Nepal Facts about the world’s highest peaks Honeymooning in exciting Costa Rica Kayaking a Washington…
Week of January 1-7, 1998 Guided cycling trips through Europe Planning a kid-friendly active vacation What should I do with six months off? Honeymooning on Fiji and Bora Bora…
Week of January 15-21, 1998 Hiking the Pine Mountain Trail in Georgia American cycling trips in early March Spring break happenings in South America Outdoor activities for a European vacation…
Week of March 19-25, 1998 Canoe adventures for single parents and kids A bonefishing honeymoon in blue waters Summer outdoor jobs for teenagers Learning to surf in California or Hawaii…
Week of February 19-25, 1998 Skiing the crunchy, ungroomed snow of Europe Studying kayaking at the Otter Bar Lodge Attempting the Grand Staircase with three friends Seeing the West’s national parks…
Week of April 16-22, 1998 Living conditions in Bogota Finding a sea-kayaking outfitter in Iceland El Niño-battered Machu Picchu Tackling Tuckerman’s Ravine Living conditions in Bogota Question:…
Week of September 12-18, 1996 Sleaze-free outdoor trips for singles Primitive camping in Florida A guide for Maine sea kayaking Suicidal paddling in Alabama Happy kiddies in the…
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 September 28-October 5, 1995 Rock climbing in Thailand Why the Caymans still rule the world of scuba Dengue fever in Costa Rica? Whitewater canoeing in Manitoba Kentucky’s gorgeous…
Week of December 14-21, 1995 Hotspots in Nowheresville, IA Surfing safari to Costa Rica Rural China by bike and by foot Southern Patagonia for sea kayaking Skiing at Quebec’s Mont…
Week of December 3 – December 9, 1998 Seeking an active vacation, Caribbean-style Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont By Amy…
Week of November 26 – December 2, 1998 Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Costa Rica — a perfect mid-winter escape…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Tap the Rockies, then ride ’em Downtown Telluride September 8, 1996 12:50 p.m. (Mountain time): A Coke can cum airplane bashes…
Week of January 8-14, 1998 Hiking the Dingle Way in Ireland Cleaning up after Everest expeditioners Summer camps for serious outdoorspeople Choosing between the Andes and Himalayas Romancing the…
I'm planning to take a cultural trekking trip for three weeks. I can't decide between Peru and Nepal. Any ideas?
Week of May 28-June 3, 1998 Exploring Italy’s dazzling Dolomites Fall honeymooning in the San Juan Islands Spectacular (and dangerous) wildlife adventures Canoeing in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Exploring Italy’s…
Week of June 11-17, 1998 Exploring the Outer Cape: Activities galore Selecting a trek in Nepal Finding summer bliss in Vermont Wildlife vacations fit for families Finding summer bliss…
Week of August 13-19, 1998 Ice climbing under a Big Sky Finding rapids and warm weather in October Glorious Glacier: short hikes for August Finding rapids and warm weather in October…
Week of August 27 — September 2, 1998 Hiking in South America Spectacular bike rides in the Midwest Finding fellow adventurers in Boston Planning ahead for outdoor education career…
Week of December 3 – December 9, 1998 Seeking an active vacation, Caribbean-style Cross-country skiing centers in Vermont Late spring hikes in the southwest Seeking an active vacation, Caribbean-style By Amy…
Week of October 29 — November 4, 1998 Adventuring outskirts of Puerto Vallarta No-frills Jamaica Mountain biking around Taos No-frills Jamaica By Amy Marr Question: Our family — two adults…
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 October 26-November 2, 1995 Subterranean rafting in New Zealand Hiking amidst Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Finding voodoo ceremonies in Haiti Thanksgiving camping at Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park…
Week of December 1-7, 1995 Getting ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro Wildlife tours of the Southwest Snowboarder’s guide to Banff Summer camps for grown-ups Affordable skiing in the Northwest…
Week of January 1-8, 1996 Sea kayaking tours in Hawaii Budget travel in the Pacific Northwest Affordable skiing in Utah Summer jobs in the outdoors Kayaking Utah’s Escalante River…
Sea kayaking on Nevis ©2000, Mariah Media Inc.
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 April 4-10, 1996 Leavenworth: Washington’s backyard Bavaria The Midwest’s best paddling trips Hiking Mexico’s Copper Canyon Outdoor travel in Greece North Carolina’s Nantahala Outdoor Center…
Week of April 18-24, 1996 Denali’s alter ego: Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias Doggy dos and don’ts in national parks Block Island: Your funky, affordable Nantucket Activities on Little Cayman Island…
Week of May 2-9, 1996 Pilgrimage to mountain biking mecca: Moab, Utah City dwellers’ salvation: Canoeing in New Hampshire Adventure hikes at the Grand Canyon East Coast beach vacations…
Week of May 22-29, 1996 No leis, just old-style Hawaii Schools for beginner backpackers Lodges. Near Seattle. Way cool. State Department travel advisories Kayak clubs near Manhattan…
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 Atlanta, sans…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of July 3-9, 1996 Hotspots in Nowheresville, Iowa Lodges. Near Seattle. Way cool. City dwellers’ salvation: Canoeing in New Hampshire The poop on dogs in…
Colorado’s Haute Route LOGISTICS Booking: The hut system is located in the central Rockies of Colorado The Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association takes reservations year-round at 970-925-5775. Their ten huts currently rent for $22, plus taxes;…
Week of August 1-8, 1996 Kayak rentals in Glacier Bay Day hikes near Lake City, Colorado Top picks in Vermont, New Hampshire Peaceful canoeing in eastern New York…
Week of November 7-13, 1996 Exploring the Dominican Republic’s parks Kayaking and rafting near Juneau Choosing a mountaineering school Off the map in Baja Sur Mexico Choosing a…
Week of November 14-20, 1996 Cozy vacation rentals in Europe Getting away from the beach in Manzanillo Exploring Chile’s Lake District on two wheels Whitewater adventures in New Zealand…
Week of December 12-18, 1996 Kayaking the Tatshenshini Last-minute stays in Sun Valley Guided ascents in the Swiss Alps Weather on Mount Whitney in March Sea kayaking in…
Week of January 16-22, 1997 St. Lucia’s best diving spots Tennessee’s not-so-Lost Sea Base-camp paddling in Canada Learning the ropes for backpacking Beating the crowds at Denali…
Week of February 20-26, 1997 Touring Alaska without reservations Skiing Colorado on the cheap in March Guided trips through the Smokies Choosing where to ski in Vermont Exploring the…
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 December 4-10, 1997 Almost roughing it on your honeymoon Travel dangers in Egypt and Libya Exceptional deals on diving vacations Guided expeditions to the South Pole Mother-son…
Andean Adventure Rock-climbing Ecuadorean-style October 12, 1996 “Further down the Tumbaco road, all the way past Pifo, is another small area for climbing,” Rob Rachowiecki writes in his book Climbing and Hiking…
Andean Adventure Lessons we’ve learned October 14, 1996 Moving our mountain of gear has been one of our biggest challenges One of the great dilemmas we faced before leaving the States was…
Andean Adventure The path less taken October 24, 1997 We sought the isolation of the east coast of Lake Titicaca “You camped where last night?” The Peruvian border guard was…
Andean Adventure The textiles of Sucre September 2, 1997 Weavers producing their intricate designs There are many reasons why we consider Sucre to be our favorite city in Bolivia. Pleasantly warm climate,…
Week of April 3-9, 1997 Hiking and biking in North Carolina Schlepping a surfboard to Costa Rica? Planning an adventure trip with a toddler Rock-climbing schools in New Hampshire…
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 8-14, 1997 Hiking in Steamboat Springs Fat Tire Festival in Colorado Rafting trips for Boy Scouts Hidden wonder near Phoenix Short trip to Iceland in May…
Week of June 12-18, 1997 Honeymoon on the beaches of Fiji Father/son canoe-camping in Canada Avoiding black bears in the Porkies Biking Moab in the August heat Learning to…
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 3-9, 1997 Dangers of travel to Bogota, Columbia Climbing Mount McKinley in mid-life Intensive rowing camps in Vermont Mountain biking in San Miguel, Mexico Fall-foliage excursions…
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 September 18-24, 1997 “Fall-and-die” skiing in France Discount ski tickets in Colorado Disease risks for travel to Belize Formalizing an outdoor education Penny-saving safaris around Alaska…