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Outdoor Adventure Travel in North America

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Make the Most of Your Time on Earth (Rough Guide Reference)

Amazon Price: $19.79 (as of 07/19/2008)

A Rough Guide to the World with 1000 must-do experiences from around the world, Make the Most of Your Time on Earth is a book that will inspire everyone. Perfect for both the seasoned traveller and the armchair dreamer, it brings you the very best travel experiences - extraordinary landscapes, jaw-dropping architecture, white-knuckle adventures, and the world's best beaches

Survival in the Spotlight 

Survival - Learn to Become a Survivor in the Wild

Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $9.98

Learn to become a true survivor in the wild as this amazing guide teaches invaluable skills against the Seven Enemies that threaten your life.

Release Date: 02/03/2001

Adventure on DVD 

North America's National Parks

4 disc DVD set

Release Date: 01/17/2007

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $29.99

Exploring Horizons An Adventure of a Different Nature - Newfoundland Canada

Release Date: 12/15/2006

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $19.99

Foldable & Transparent Hi-Tech 1-Person Kayak - Napali 

Napali is not only the sole transparent foldable kayak in the world; it is also among the very lightest, weighing only 26 lbs. The Napali masterpiece is an unrivaled blend of function and style.

Foldable & Transparent Hi-Tech 1-Person Kayak - Napali

The leading-edge innovation allows the kayak to fold up small enough to fit into a hiking backpack, yet still offer the endless possibilities for discovery that transparent kayaks give. This makes the Napali the ideal kayak for long-distance touring, backcountry kayaking and vacational travels that require easy transport. One may think that the high functionality and light weight of the boat were built at the expense of design. What has been accomplished in the engineering of the Napali is a new, fully versatile breed of kayak that is exceptional from any perspective.

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All about Tenting 

Swiss Gear 7 by 7-Foot Three-Person Sport Dome Cheval Tent

Amazon Price: $55.96 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $56.99

The Best in Tent Camping: New York: A Guide for Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos (Best in Tent Camping - Menasha Ridge)

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $14.95

Woodall's Tenting Directory, 2007 (Woodall's Tenting Directory)

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $12.95

Camping's Top Secrets, 3rd: A Lexicon of Camping Tips Only the Experts Know (Falcon Guides Camping)

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $14.95

SUV / Hatchback Tents 

Sportz® Dome-To-Go SUV / Hatchback Tent

Sportz Dome-To-Go SUV / Hatchback Tent converts easily to a stand-alone ground tent. It gives you plenty of room and plenty of options. The whole gang can come along... the roomy 8' x 8' x 6'4" h. design sleeps 4-5 people plus the additional space provided by your vehicle.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $189.95

Texsport® Lodge Truck Tent

Amazon Price: $119.97 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $150.00

Sportz Mid Size SUV - Minivan Tent (For Kia Sportage, Sorento, Sedonia Models)

Amazon Price: $252.95 (as of 07/19/2008)
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Great Outdoor books 

Hey Ranger!: True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from America's National Parks

a lighthearted collection of stories - retired park ranger Jim Burnett writes about his experiences with a wry sense of humor

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $16.95

Foghorn Outdoors California Hiking: The Complete Guide to More Than 1,000 Hikes (Foghorn Outdoors)

Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $21.95

The Only Kayak: A Journey into the Heart of Alaska

Amazon Price: (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $24.95

Adventuring With Children: An Inspirational Guide to World Travel and the Outdoors (Avalon House Travel Series)

Jeffrey, who has traveled with twin boys and a baby, covers every possible aspect of adventure travel: hiking, biking, sailing, canoeing, and basic world roaming.

Amazon Price: $14.65 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $22.95

Personal experiences 

Climbs and Exploration in the Canadian Rockies (Mountain Classics Collection)

Amazon Price: $17.90 (as of 07/19/2008)

Climbs & Exploration in the Canadian Rockies details the mountaineering adventures of Hugh Stutfield and J. Norman Collie while the two were together during various explorations in the area north of Lake Louise, Alberta.

Kayak Art 

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The Backpack Store 

OGIO Koston ll Backpack

OGIO Koston ll Backpack

Price: $59.95

Escape the bonds of typical backpacks and get the OGIO Kosten II Backpack. With an audio pocket, a padded organizer-panel and a sternum strap, the Kos... more »

Osprey Packs Aura 50 Women's Backpack - 2800 - 3200 cu in

Osprey Packs Aura 50 Women's Backpack - 2800 - 3200 cu in

Price: $198.95

The Women's Osprey Aura 50 Backpack is the women's specific version of the Atmos 50, which won Outside Magazine's 2005 Gear of the Year Award. This 3l... more »

Granite Gear Vapor Ki Backpack - 3600 cu in

Granite Gear Vapor Ki Backpack - 3600 cu in

Price: $164.95

Specifically designed for serious women, the ultralight Granite Gear Vapor Ki Backpack makes serious weekend and week long hiking and packing comforta... more »

Mammut Ice 45 Backpack - 2750 cu in

Mammut Ice 45 Backpack - 2750 cu in

Price: $164.95

The Mammut Ice 45 Backpack holds just enough gear for an ultralight two-day alpine ascent while providing the features and low weight that technical c... more »

Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack 4450 cu in - Men's

Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack 4450 cu in - Men's

Price: $458.95

A week-long backpacking trip basically guarantees at least one day of rain. Don't worrythe waterproof Arc'teryx Naos 70 Backpack ensures your gear wit... more »

Camping 

Let's Go Camping (Adventures Outdoors)

Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $23.95

Canoe Camping: An Essential Guide

Amazon Price: $13.22 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $16.95

Camping With Kids

Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $16.95

The Leave-No-Crumbs Camping Cookbook: 150 Delightful, Delicious, and Darn-Near Foolproof Recipes from Two Top Wilderness Chefs

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/19/2008)
List Price: $14.95

Love the Outdoors? You will love these links! 

Sea Kayak Adventures
Kayaking British Columbia and Sea Kayaking
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Utah Whitewater Rafting
Since 1957 Wild Rivers has set the standard for the highest quality whitewater rafting and float expeditions in Utah and the American Southwest.
South Carolina Professional Paddlesports Association
Provides information for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing around the state.
South Carolina State Trails Program
Offers photos, directions, and details of hiking, fitness, mountain bike, motorcycle/ATV, equestrian, paddle sports, historic, and interpretive trails throughout SC.
Moose Travel Network Canada
Adventure transportation in Canada for backpackers and the independent travellers.
Hey Ranger!
During a thirty year career as a national park ranger, Jim Burnett lived and worked in eight different parks all across the United States, from Montana to Texas and Arizona to Virginia. Jim Burnett's book takes a fun, fresh approach. With its light anecdotal style the book provides an entertaining look at some truly unusual-and hilarious-situations in the out-of-doors. Jim invites you to share your story.
Alaska Adventure Travel
Camping and multi sport tours have been specifically designed to highlight Alaska's intact ecosystems and abundant wildlife.
SouthCarolinaLakes.net
Provides descriptions, photos, levels and closure information.

Essentials for the Outdoor Adventurer 

Adventure Medical Ultralight .7 First Aid Kit

Adventure Medical Ultralight .7 First Aid Kit

Price: $25.45

The Adventure Medical Ultralight .7 Kit allows you to go light, but still be prepared. Adventure racers, backpackers, hikers, bikers, and climbers al... more »

"World Richman Digital/35 mm Point & Shoot Case"

"World Richman Digital/35 mm Point & Shoot Case"

Price: $24.99

"Accommodates 35mm Point and shoot cameras and features a front zippered pocket for easy access to film and accessories."

Adventure Medical Paddler First Aid Kit

Adventure Medical Paddler First Aid Kit

Price: $45.95

The Adventure Medical Paddler Kit is a must have for any paddler. Cure yourself, fix your gear, or survive the unexpected swipe to the head with a pa... more »

Outdoors iTunes 

Mountains

Mountains

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Cabela's: Passion for the Outdoors

After the Rain

After the Rain

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Cabela's: Passion for the Outdoors

Country Breeze

Country Breeze

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Cabela's: Passion for the Outdoors

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Outdoor Eating 

Pop Up Mesh Food Covers Set Of 3

Pop Up Mesh Food Covers Set Of 3

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New Wikipedia article about Adventure Tourism 

Adventure travel is a type of tourism involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas, where the traveler should "expect the unexpected". Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S.-based Adventure Travel Trade Association, "adventure travel" may be any tourist activity including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction, and engagement with nature.

Adventure tourism gains much of its excitement by allowing its participants to step outside of their comfort zone. This may be from experiencing culture shock, or through the performance of acts that require significant effort and involve some degree of risk (real or perceived) and/or physical danger. This may include activities such as mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining and rock climbing. Some obscure forms of adventure travel include disaster and ghetto tourism. Other rising forms of adventure travel include social and jungle tourism.

Access to inexpensive consumer technology with respect to navigation systems, flashpacking, social networkingThe Development of Social Network Analysis Vancouver: Empirical Press. and photography have increased the worldwide interest in adventure travel.

 

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