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ArchiveWeek 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…
Fall Color Guide Evergreen State is berry beautiful By Claudine Chamberlain hen I told others of my hope to find beautiful fall color in Washington–dubbed the Evergreen State for a darn good reason–I…
Climbing the Andes Siesta time for wildlife around the Illimani base camp Eleven alluring peaks surround Cabeza del Condor…
Colombia home to a rich heritage 500 figures have been discovered; some exceed 20 feet. Archeological…
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…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 25-31, 1997 Adventurous trips around Scandinavia Top picks in Vermont, New Hampshire Heading south of the border in winter Learning to sail in…
Week of February 5-11, 1998 Sea-kayaking trips in Baja for beginners Awe-inspiring spring break trips in Cuba Finding new road rides in Massachusetts Hiking, scuba diving, and lazing in Greece…
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 February 26-March 4, 1998 Family vacations for high-energy boys Exciting honeymoons on a tight budget Driving cross-country for $25 a day African safari for a family of five…
Week of August 15-21, 1996 Soaring over Cape Cod’s dunes Where can I take my pooch? Top U.S. kayaking schools Mountain biking in Steamboat Springs Canoe-friendly fjords near…
Week of September 5-11, 1996 Views abound on Humphreys Peak Question: I’m going to Humphreys Peak in Arizona, probably in late September. Any information on the…
Week of March 6-12, 1997 Making the most of a few days in Oz Where to mountain bike in Arizona Living off the land along the AT Paddling Glacier Bay’s East Arm…
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 January 23-30, 1996 Backcountry ski tours in New Hampshire Big Bend in winter Rafting Africa’s Zambezi River Best hikes in the Pacific Northwest Fat-tire touring in Colorado…
Volcano skiing erupts in Ecuador Sunset on Cotopaxi, Ecuador I shouldn’t have worried. The next day, after a long, wet trek to base camp, the clouds that hung low over a barren…
Week of December 18-24, 1997 Choosing an adventure trip to Latin America Would I be crazy to camp at Zion in February? Ever heard of this remote Caribbean island? Planning a Rocky…
Week of May 1-7, 1997 Family hiking, fishing vacations Nice, secluded canoe camping Mount Cook climbing preparations Scenic cross-country road trip Bowl skiing in Western Canada…
Virtual adventure: Telluride to Moab Slogging uphill through sheep September 9, 1996 7:45 a.m. (Mountain time): I awake at the crack of dawn sweltering under a huge goose down comforter in…
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…
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 Fall honeymooning…
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 Exploring the Outer…
Week of August 6-12, 1998 Biking (and eating) through France and Italy Challenging adventure for father and son Undiscovered rock climbing in South America Beachside honeymoons for active couples…
Week of August 6-12, 1998 Biking (and eating) through France and Italy Challenging adventure for father and son Undiscovered rock climbing in South America Beachside honeymoons for active couples…
Week of October 15-21, 1998 Meandering on St. Lucia Off-roading in Georgia Visiting Iceland in June Meandering on St. Lucia By Amy Marr Question: We’re heading to St. Lucia. Where…
Week of October 22-28, 1998 X-country skiing in British Columbia Beach side: where to go with a family? Bay Area aerial exploits Beach side: where to go with a family? By…
Week of October 5-12, 19995 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…
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Week of January 31-February 7, 1996 Rafting Ethiopia’s ‘Grand Canyon’ Cheap ski packages out West Road biking rides in Arizona Outdoor activities in Quepos, Costa Rica Upcoming adventure travel shows…
Week of February 21-28, 1996 The best inexpensive ski areas South America ski trips Outdoor offerings in Sheridan, Wyoming Denali Park: It’s worth the permit hassles Glacier Park’s best…
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 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 16-22, 1996 Adventure-of-a-lifetime trips Rapid transit on the Kern River Trekking in India Dinosaur National Monument Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest Red Rock…
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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 Gulf Islands…
Week of July 11-18, 1996 Trekking in Idaho’s Sawtooths Paddling coastal New England A short course in mountain sickness Inns and trails on Vancouver Island The big sticky:…
Telluriding A longer trail for strong climbers is Sheep Creek, a ten-mile, two-hour loop. This ride is a fall classic because of the dense stands of aspen trees. The trail starts with tough, technical climbing on…
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 October 31-November 6, 1996 Pampered honeymoon seclusion Backcountry fun in the Canadian Rockies Thanksgiving on Maui with teenagers Moderate hiking trips in January Mexico: Too many…
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…
Best of the Adventure Adviser Week of December 26, 1996-January 1, 1997 Inns and trails on Vancouver Island Primitive camping in Florida Tips for trekking in India It’s no joke:…
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 13-19, 1997 Cycling outfitters for the British Isles Learning at the helm in sailing school Exploring Grenada’s natural offerings Racing in short-term extreme events Beating…
Week of March 13-19, 1997 Backpacking the Absaroka-Beartooth Canoeing down the Mackenzie River Rock-climbing options in New Mexico Boundary Waters canoeing for city slickers Taking it not-so-easy in Jamaica…
Week of December 11-17, 1997 Lodges that can hold a big family reunion Safety issues and best travel times for Ecuador Oceanside camping near Florida’s panhandle Rock climbing inside a Midwestern silo…
Andean Adventure Jesus es mi co-piloto November 8, 1996 The bus system in Latin America is a miracle of modern transportation I remember some years back the discovery of a solution…
Andean Adventure Recommended immunizations for travel in South America Immunizations are an essential consideration for travelers heading out of the country. A country-by-country description of required and recommended shots is provided by the University…
Andean Adventure The world’s largest street market September 4, 1997 We’re trying to get the hang of traveling on busy city streets Suddenly the view opens beneath us: millions of shining lights…
Andean Adventure Tangoing through Buenos Aires June 1, 1997 Getting through town was like swimming upstream We were paralyzed by the nonstop flow of humanity, swirling, jockeying for position, darting through gaps…
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 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 July 10-16, 1997 Kayaking Annapolis in August Canoe-camping in the Everglades Kayak school in Portland, Maine Mountain biking along Fox River Fly-fishing getaways in Montana…
Week of July 10-16, 1997 Kayaking Annapolis in August Canoe-camping in the Everglades Kayak school in Portland, Maine Mountain biking along Fox River Fly-fishing getaways in Montana…
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…
Fall Color Guide Whiteface aflame: an Adirondack autumn By Jim Gould Outside Online correspondent oods and water, rock and red leaf–that’s what the Adirondacks offer in fall, the only season here without…
Andean Adventure Amazonian escape February 28, 1998 We decided to escape into the jungle After a year and a half in South America I should be used to the myriad hassles.
CLIMB FOR CARE Remembering Scott Fischer Scott Fischer When I first met Scott Fischer, I didn’t think I’d like him. Sporting shoulder-length hair, an earring and looks good enough to threaten even Brad…
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 22-28, 1998 Skiing into Jap Lake in the BWCA Scenic camping close to Washington D.C. Environmental expeditions from Earthwatch Taking the Silk Route from Turkey to China…
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 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 Renting…
Week of August 15-21, 1996 Soaring over Cape Cod’s dunes Where can I take my pooch? Top U.S. kayaking schools Mountain biking in Steamboat Springs Canoe-friendly fjords near…
Week of September 5-11, 1996 Rafting Pennsylvania’s mighty Yough Question: Could I get some suggestions for whitewater rafting in the mid-Atlantic region? Thanks. Barbara Wahasek…
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 April 24-May 1, 1996 Mountain biking Canyon de Chelly, Arizona It’s no joke: Skiing near San Diego Going backcountry in Yosemite Outfitter options for Baja, Mexico Chicago-area…
Volcano skiing erupts in Ecuador A local delicacy: Fresh roasted guinea pig German mountaineer Wilhelm Reiss first climbed Cotopaxi in 1872, and the volcano was summited regularly during the latter part…
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 Ice climbing under a Big Sky…
Week of May 29-June 4, 1997 Hiking expeditions in Eastern Europe New home for a nordic skier, bike racer Sea kayaking along the Eastern Seaboard Wicked trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains Canoeing down the remote Snake River Question: I'm…
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 May 14-20, 1998 Scandinavian sojourns on foot Honeymooning in lush & spicy Grenada Trekking beside Nanda Devi: India’s Kuari Pass Summertime day hikes in Santa Fe Trekking…
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 21-27, 1998 Family vacationing at Acadia’s Echo Lake Camp To tour or not to tour in Alaska Hiking (part of) the Na Pali Coast Selecting a walking vacation that’s…