Ladakh River Rafting: Conquer Rapids While Admiring Nature!
Nature's beauty is the mother of adventure—rivers and mountains are empyreans for adventure bugs for drafting their way to thrill. That is why travel aficionados never miss...
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The Best Cross Training For Snowboarders
Most snowboarders know the aches and pains of the first day back on the hill—quads are burning, lower back is sore, and at some point you may...
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Secrets To A Longer Life: A Tico's Take
It's not easy to believe that a third world country the size of West Virginia is home to more centenarians than anywhere on earth. But that's what...
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Gear Closet: Kelty Ignite Down Sleeping Bag
One of my favorite advances in terms of outdoor gear technology in recent years has been the introduction of waterproof down. In my opinion it is a...
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Big Water, Big Dreams
The Emerald Mile: the Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand CanyonBy Kevin Fedarko432 pages, hardcover: $30.Scribner, 2013.When did we get...
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10 Extreme Resorts
Jackson Hole needs no introduction to the expert set. If only for Corbet's Couloir, a world-famous chute that begins with a 30-foot drop, Jackson Hole's reputation would...
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4 Ways To Blister-Proof Your Feet
Nothing puts the brakes on a great hike like the foot pain caused by blisters. What starts out as minor irritation on your heel, foot arch or...
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Ski Resorts Near National Parks
Glacier National Park is a short trip from this resort, located in the Whitefish Range of western Montana. Whitefish offers full- and half-day tours of the park...
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9 Resorts Near National Parks
When most people think of national parks, they think summer. It's when the cars begin dutifully inching through Yosemite Valley and vacationers crowd around Old Faithful with...
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Road Rules: 5 Tips For Eating Healthy During Holiday Travel
Holidays were designed to be all about family, food, friends, and, in the case of Thanksgiving, football. However, there is a huge caveat that millions of Americans...
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5 Uncrowded National Park Neighbors
The national parks are designated as such for a reason: They're some of the most spectacular places in the country. But they're also often crowded, heavily trafficked,...
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The Best Ski Resorts For Non-Skiers
Even though this Grand Teton National Park mountain is known for its steep, expert-level slopes, its family-friendly side is equally alluring. The list of things to do...
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