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ArchiveBest 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:…
Colorado’s Haute Route Of soldiers and snow and one man’s vision Aspen architect Fritz Benedict dreamed of a hut system to honor his fellow vets of the Tenth Mountain Division The trail and hut system…
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…
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 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 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 April 23-29, 1998 Exploring Iceland by foot Self-guided hiking in the Pyrenees Dengue fever dangers in Thailand Searching for all-women travel groups Dengue fever dangers in Thailand…
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…
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 Finding a kayaking camp…
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 20-26, 1998 Learn-to-sail vacations in the tropics Hiking hut-to-hut in Colorado’s high country Uncovering dude ranches in the wild west Learn-to-sail vacations in the tropics Question: My…
Week of October 15-21, 1998 Meandering on St. Lucia Off-roading in Georgia Visiting Iceland in June Off-roading in Georgia By Amy Marr Question: I’m looking for a great bike ride…
Week of January 7 — January 13, 1999 Winter camping in the sunny southwest Winter adventure trips How do I become a guide? How do I become a guide? By Amy…
Week of October 12-19, 1995 Boundary Waters canoeing permits Bicycle touring across Labrador Canoe trips near Mammoth Cave, KY World-class whitewater in North Carolina Rio Grande-Big Bend remains runnable…
Week of October 26-November 2, 19995 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 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…
Week of January 12-18, 1996 Diving off St. Lucia Hiking in Red River Gorge, Kentucky The Dominican Republic for a budget vacation The Yucatán’s rustic seaside Training for Mt. Kilimanjaro…
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 21-27, 1996 Bike touring in Provence Desert backpacking adventures Hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains Camping on California’s north coast Backcountry hikes in Montana and Wyoming…
Week of October 10-16, 1996 I want to be an Eco-Challenger Acadia hiking is short but steep Spring break on Santa Catalina Island Self-guided bike touring in Italy…
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 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 June 6-12, 1996 Canada’s warmest shores Alaskan cabins and lodges Georgia’s Civil War legacy Ditching D.C. for river R&R Hiking the San Jacintos in So.Cal.
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 Caymans in…
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…
July 1996 A Tour de France to call your own So Le Tour has you picturing yourself wheeling through the picturesque Gallic countryside, oui? But of course. And unlike the peloton, you can stay…
Thanks for your question! The Adventure Adviser will try to include it in her next batch of responses. She’d love to answer every question she gets, of course, but she does get awfully busy scoping out great new adventure-travel destinations.
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…
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 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 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 Life on the upswing in Quito October 29, 1996 Quito, Ecuador Spanish classes are going great and I can now begin to understand the raving DJs on the radio. We…
Andean Adventure First-aid kit essentials Every traveler should carry a basic first-aid kit. Outdoor Research and others have ready-made kits. Consult the Pocket Doctor by Steven Bezrushka. Medicine for Mountaineering by James…
Andean Adventure Under construction April 5, 1997 I’m pedalling with all my force, but the sticky mud holds my tire like superglue. I’m sinking like quicksand, the weight over my back tire boring…
Andean Adventure YPF: Our home away from home May 21, 1997 We’ve had our share of amazing campsites I remember sitting at home imagining the most wonderful, tranquil campsites, visualizing the…
Week of April 17-23, 1997 Heading where weather is a safe bet Vacations for working with animals Off-season hiking and diving in Grenada Finding outfitters for disabled travelers Mountain…
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 May 15-21, 1997 Hiking getaways near Tucson Dry camping in eastern Oregon Diving adventures in Cuba Vacation ideas for Grenada Planning a Mississippi canoe trip…
Week of June 5-11, 1997 Where’s the mysterious Blue Lake? Kayaking vacations near Seattle Family car-camping in the Rockies Campground choices at Yellowstone Do-it-yourself trips to Nepal…
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 August 14-20, 1997 Condos for scuba divers on Bonaire Fabulous trips to Laguna Miramar Weekend camping near Manhattan Inline-skating tours in Holland Things to do in Rhodes,…
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 ATTENTION TEACHERS: Outside Online features make a great addition to your lesson plans! Download this feature in…
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 March 5-11, 1998 Skiing the slope at Elmendorf Base, Alaska Whitewater rafting the Rio Grande in March Scuba diving in the lesser-known Caribbean Flying into Glacier Bay Nat’l Park…
Week of March 5-11, 1998 Skiing the slope at Elmendorf Base, Alaska Whitewater rafting the Rio Grande in March Scuba diving in the lesser-known Caribbean Flying into Glacier Bay Nat’l Park…
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 Finding a sea-kayaking outfitter in Iceland…
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 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: Ick The Everglades in October: Ick Question: I am going to…
Week of September 14-21, 1995 Making the most of Baja’s Cabo San Lucas Choosing the right guide service for a Himalayan expedition Best autumn day hikes near Winter Park, CO Do Mexico right:…
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…
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 farm inn…
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…
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 Scandinavian…
Week of September 21-28, 1995 Great ski resorts you’ve never heard of Trekking Peru’s Inca Trail Bareboat sailing in the Caribbean Snowboarding Europe’s mega-areas The wild side of the Grand…
Week of April 30-May 6, 1998 Skiing in Austria: finding Europe’s Vail Camping with a view in obsolete fire towers Biking in Glacier: road or mountain? Hiking around Scotland’s Loch Ness…
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 April 30-May 6, 1998 Skiing in Austria: finding Europe’s Vail Camping with a view in obsolete fire towers Biking in Glacier: road or mountain? Hiking around Scotland’s Loch Ness…
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…
Week of July 9-15, 1998 Planning a memorable trip to Australia Exploring the “Land of Enchantment” Backpacking in Ireland on the cheap Rafting Tennessee’s Olympic-famous Ocoee River Rafting Tennessee’s…
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 November 12 — 18, 1998 Snowy Christmas get-aways for families Wilderness hiking around Atlanta Suggested rivers for a new rafting enthusiast Snowy Christmas get-aways for families By Amy Marr…
Week of October 8-14, 1998 Family adventuring in the Canadian Rockies A fall visit to Moab Exploring Florida’s wilderness A fall visit to Moab By Amy Marr Question: I’m planning…
Week of December 17 – December 23, 1998 Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive Skiing centers in Vermont A February motorcycling tour Cross-country treks: a coast-to-coast drive By Grant Davis Question:…
Week of October 12-19, 1995 Boundary Waters canoeing permits Bicycle touring across Labrador Canoe trips near Mammoth Cave, KY World-class whitewater in North Carolina Rio Grande-Big Bend remains runnable…
Week of November 9-16, 1995 Swiss vacations for serious hardbodies Pitcairn, the Pacific’s most remote island Eco-tours of the Galapagos Tahiti bareboat sailing Bicycle touring in Costa Rica…
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…
Week of January 12-18, 1996 Diving off St. Lucia Hiking in Red River Gorge, Kentucky The Dominican Republic for a budget vacation The Yucatán’s rustic seaside Training for Mt. Kilimanjaro…
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 21-27, 1996 Bike touring in Provence Desert backpacking adventures Hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains Camping on California’s north coast Backcountry hikes in Montana and Wyoming…