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ArchiveWeek 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 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…
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…
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 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…
Live well in the wilds at these five perfect perches
Top Family Finds These ain’t no roadside motels: Sleep in a tented camp in California, a secret hideout in Belize, a former lime mill on St. Lucia. . . EARLY WINTERS CABINS | WASHINGTON…
The Magnificent Seven Make Family Vacation Shots a Snap By Bob Krist For some families, taking vacation photos is a painful duty, like taking the kids for flu shots or having a root canal. Following are a few suggestions to take the…
Family Vacations, Summer 1998 Park Places Room with a view: How to find your own space in North America’s premier national parks By Peter Shelton PARK PLACES National Pastimes…
Vacation Bulletins, Summer 1998 The Summer Calendar By Stephanie Gregory BULLETINS The Summer Calendar The fun begins June 4! Solutions for Single…
Travel Guide, Winter 1995-1996 Rockies Resorts You’ve Never Heard Of Wolf Creek, Colorado Straddling the Continental Divide on Wolf Creek Pass, this 1930s-era hill has one terrific natural gift: Wolf Creek gets an average of 465 inches per year, nearly twice the snowfall of Colorado’s…
Outside magazine, December 1997 Roam for the Holidays Easy ways to assuage that seasonal wanderlust By Cristina Opdahl C H R I S T M A S No Hot Toddies Here…
Outside magazine, August 1994 Long Weekends: The Pedaler’s Haute Route Summertime hut-hopping on Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trail By Peter Shelton The highlights of our five-day hut-to-hut bike tour on Colorado’s Tenth Mountain Trial came on the downhill glide from the Peter…
Outside magazine, April 1995 Access & Resources: Deep in the Karakoram; By Sara Corbett In Pakistan’s northeast corner, where blossoming apricot, peach, and cherry orchards proliferate under robust, 25,000-foot Karakoram peaks, the Hunza Valley is nothing short of dazzling. Prime trekking season is June…
Outside magazine, October 1994 Paddling: What? You Prefer Natural Rapids? By Todd Balf (with Greg Child and Dan Dickison) After a trying World Cup start in Nottingham, England, American kayaker Scott Shipley put himself back in the running for the overall championship with a gold-medal performance…
Outside magazine, Travel Guide 1997-1998 Extreme Measures Wherein steep becomes the mantra By Peter Shelton EXTREME MEASURES | BUNK TO BUNK | DETAILS | THE SNOW FINDER |…
Let’s ALL Go to Camp Why should the kids get all the s’mores? At these adventure retreats, families are in it together–from hiking, biking, and rafting, to the inevitable campfire singalong NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FAMILY…
Winter Travel Guide 1996 Venezuela: We’re Not in France Anymore By Paul Kvinta When students at the Universidad de los Andes in the town of M‹rida, Venezuela, aren’t playing speed chess in the Plaza BolŒvar, chances are they’re thinking about one thing–flying. How could…
< The Trip-Finder, January 1999 Trans-Africa Trucking Overland from Nairobi to Capetown Outfitters Price Accommodations Himalayan Travel 800-225-2380, www.gorp .com/himtravel.htm $3,320 camping Safaricentre 800-223-6046, www.safari centre.com $3,320 camping The Route: An epic…