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Get Stoked: Escapes Near You
Collegian Travel & Adventure Magazine
Spring/Summer 2005 |
| Spotlight Destination: Salmon River, Idaho |
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Be A River Guide!
If you've ever had the desire to collect the skill it takes to be a river guide... Here's Your Opportunity
From within and on the perimeter of the River of No Return Wilderness, you’ll gain guide skills on two renowned rivers, the South Fork of the Payette and the Middle Fork of the Salmon. From their Payette basecamp, Far and Away Adventures will train you in the basic maneuvers and commands, then with checklists in hand; they will assemble all the necessary equipment for a wilderness expedition, board backcountry aircraft and fly into the Middle Fork of the Salmon River canyon.
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Raft navigation will be hands on. Gather fundamentals in captaining a paddleboat, oar boat, and inflatable kayak. You will command your raft while being coached by experienced lead guides who will share with you the secrets of reading whitewater, menu planning, and the ins and outs of a wilderness kitchen. Train and perform river rescue techniques, rig zip lines, right flipped boats and throw rescue ropes with precision. Learning something new has never been more fun and the program is excellent preparation for becoming a professional river guide or rafting on one’s own.
The course includes all transportation to and from Boise, Idaho, all meals and backcountry air transfers.
Contact Far and Away Adventures at (800) 232-8588 or visit them online at www.far-away.com. |
Adventure Travel on a Shoestring Budget
American Rambler Tours offers small group adventure travel on a shoestring budget for 18-36 yr olds. All groups will consist of young and enthusiastic like-minded travelers as everyone aboard will share similar age and interests. Trips range from 7 to 14 days and visit America‚s most scenic and exciting destinations. From mellow to active to adrenaline-pumped, they offer exciting opportunities to experience the newest in outdoor adventure. Try your hand at rock climbing, caving, white water rafting, canyoneering, kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, surfing, off-roading, and more. These are camping-style tours, meaning that you will be overnighting mostly in national and state parks and recreation areas amidst the most beautiful of natural settings.
The small group experience offers great value. Getting from place to place is worry-free, and all your accommodations are taken care of. Their seasoned guides can help you discover more than you ever could find on your own. The average group size is 10-12 passengers and creates a unique atmosphere for good times and strong bonds.
Contact American Rambler Tours to plan your next adventure!
(512) 791-3886
www.americanramblertours.com
info@americanramblertours.com
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| Bike Tours
For 29 years, the Adventure Cycling Association has inspired people of all ages to travel by bicycle. From self-supported 93-day cross-country expeditions on the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and 10-day off-road excursions on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route to 7-day fully supported statewide events you experience the best of America by bicycle.
Call 800-755-2453 or visit www.adventurecycling.org/e554 |
| When the Snow Melts...
Every ski town is sad to see winter pass. Luckily, when the snow melts in Jackson Hole, it reveals rivers to be rafted, singletracks to be biked and trails to be hiked. Jackson Hole is a summer paradise.
The Snake River winds through Jackson Hole on its way to the Pacific Ocean. Class III rapids are available to thrill seekers and scenic floats are available to sightseers. Moose, elk, otter and coyote are frequent sightings along the river.
Mountain biking and hiking are also popular past times in Jackson Hole. The hiking in Grand Teton National Park is beautiful and the aerial tram in Teton Village runs during the summer, providing access to beautiful alpine terrain and awe-inspiring mountain views. The numerous mountain biking trails range from beginner to you’d have to be crazy to ride down this hill, and there are plenty of shops to rent and repair bikes.
This is in addition to camping, road biking, rock climbing, golfing, horseback riding and world-class fishing. Jackson Hole is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. At night, there is a very active nightlife and many lodging options. For more information on specials, lodging or activities and discounted, air-inclusive packages, call Jackson Hole Central Reservations at (800) 749-4080 or visit www.jacksonholewy.com.
Diving Tours
Caradonna offers a world of dive travel adventures from the top selling tropical dive destinations to the most remote and undiscovered areas of the diving world. Three quarters of our planet is covered by water, and by becoming a diver, you can experience the thrill of this incredible sport that offers you an exclusive access to Earth's last frontier and the myriad of creatures that exist within it. Whether you are looking for a 5-star private island resort, a thatched-roof hut on the beach or a diving-intensive live-aboard trip, we have the escape you are looking for.
Call (800) 328-2288 or email sales@caradonna.com.
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