Kamchatka, east of Siberia. As the curtain rises on the new frontier of adventure outfitting, attendees include your guide (he's the one with the armored vehicle), the local businessman (he's the one with the machine gun), the UN environmentalist (he's the nervous-looking one), and your fellow tourists (they'll be arriving any moment now). Please enjoy the show

Long after Ken Burns inspired a nation to sniffle, Civil War hobbyists are reenacting America's deadliest conflict—over and over and over. Live from the ersatz killing fields of Gettysburg, our man asks: Is this any way for adults to behave?

Fifty-odd years ago, a young guy's visit to Vanuatu inspired the legend of Bali Hai. Thankfully, the good life's still here. Why aren't you?

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 Penny-saving safaris around Alaska Question: I’m looking for a place to vacation that has great…

Week of November 16-23, 1995 Colorado’s best family-oriented ski areas Cheap around-the-world airfares Nova Scotia in midwinter Tricks for flying with your kayak Safe sea kayaking in Canada’s Gulf Islands Taking young children around the world Nova Scotia in midwinter Q: I…

Travel Guide, Winter 1995-1996 Snowboarding–It’s a Right, Not a Privilege Accept no flak from those hostile two-plankers: seven resorts that want you By Eric Blehm During the mid-to-late eighties, if a ski resort allowed snowboarding at all, it was automatically considered friendly. Not now: Riders want…

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 the Arizona heat Going on safari in eastern Africa Question: We are traveling to…

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 Condo-free beaches on the Mexico-Belize border Road biking rides in Arizona Q:…

War, terror, and SARS are keeping millions of travelers at home. Sounds like it's time to plan an adventure.

As the years go by, my wife and I find ourselves looking for lighter and lighter hiking and camping equipment, especially in terms of our shelter which takes up a significant portion of our pack weight. What's the word on Henry Shires' Tarptents? Their Squall weighs only 24.5 ounces and offers two people a roomy 44 square feet of space. Could this be the lightweight remedy to aching backs and our three-season shelter needs? V. Tran Galveston, Texas