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E-mail: ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S ACTIVE ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS Safari and eco-adventures; mountain climbing and river rafting; archaeo- logical and cultural explorations; shipboard expeditions; walking in Europe; fishing Alaska's backwaters. On a group departure or independent itinerary A&K EXPEDITIONS are surprising, exciting, educational, challenging, romantic, unpredictable and fun. E-mail: abercrombiekent.com 800-323-7308 www.abercrombiekent.com BOOJUM EXPEDITIONS Uncommon Adventures since 1984. Mongolia, Tibet, Argentina, Venezuela and Romania. Explore cul- tures by horseback, bicycle, kayak, raft and foot. Or, create a custom itinerary that reflects your unique interests and timeframe. E-mail: boojum@boojum.com 800-287-0125 www.boojum.com CAMP 5 EXPEDITIONS An adventure travel company for those who choose the road less trav- eled. We offer escapes that defy the imagination with destinations throughout the world at large. With our seasoned staff and small group size, firsthand experience of varied cultures and ecosystems are just part of the journey. The question is, will you be? E-mail: info@camp5.com 801-521-9624 www.camp5.com DISCOVER THE WORLD OUTSIDE Unique hiking, mountain biking and multi sport backcountry adventures for all abilities throughout western North America since 1988. Plus Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Peru, Baja and Belize. Small groups, loca l guides, great foods, cozy inns, or scenic camps. Singles, family and custom departures. E-mail: fun@TheWorldOutside.com 800-488-8483 www.TheWorldOutside.com HIMALAYAN EXPLORERS CONNECTION The Connection to trekking and vol- unteering in Nepal, Tibet, India, Pakistan, and Bhutan. Organized treks and independent travel assis- tance. Volunteer opportunities through our Nepal Volunteer Handbook and teacher placement program in the Everest region. E-mail: info@hec.org 888-420-8822 www.hec.org HIMALAYAN TRAVEL, INC. ADVENTURE VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Trekking, wildlife safaris, cycling, cul- tural tours and overland expeditions in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, Britain, South & Central America. The source for affordable international adventure travel since 1978. Huge range of trips and departure dates. Color trip catalogs available free on request, but please specify your geo- graphic area(s) of interest. himalayantravel@cshore.com 800-225-2380 (24 hrsl www.gorp.com/himtravel.htm LAS OLAS Recognized as the World Leader in Surf Safaris for Women! Searching the world for the most inspiring surf and snowboard destinations, Las Olas introduces you to lifestyle sports on your own terms. Enjoy spe- cialized lessons, healthy cuisine, ther- apeutic massage, yoga, and much more. E-mail: joinus@surflasolas.com 707-746-6435 www.surflasolas.com MIR CORP SPECIALTY TRAVEL Venture off the beaten path with MIR, destination specialists to Russia, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, Tibet, Central Asia, Iran, the Caucasus, the Baltics, CentrallEast Europe. Small group adventures and a full range of services for independent travelers. Free brochure. 800-424-7289 www.mircorp.com MUKUNI-WILDERNESS WHITEWATER EXPEDI- TIONS Ready to jump off the beaten path and into the REAL WORLD? Plunge from the concrete jungle into one of the most pristine regions of the Amazon on PERU'S Class IV Rio Tambopata or BOLIVIA'S Class V Rio Tuichi. Learn insider secrets from tribal villagers while paddling the surging WHITEWATER of the PHILIP- PINES' highlands, Himalayan INDIA, or NEPAL. Enjoy a traffic jam of river otters on Idaho's Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Internationally renowned guides, naturalists and storytellers lead our small group, environmentally-minded river expedi- tions. E-mail: info@muklfni.com 800-235-3085 www.mukuni.com PANGAEA ADVENTURES Sea kayaking and sailing vacations in Alaska and Baja. Kayak near glaciers in the majestic Prince William Sound with sea otters and whales! Escape to the warm beaches of Baja with kayaking, snorkeling and relaxation. Comfort camping, sailboat support- ed, chef catered, active vacations. Call for a free brochure. E-mail: info@alaskasummer.com 800-660-9637 www.alaskasummer.com PIRAGIS INTERNATIONAL SEAKAYAKING EXPEDITIONS Kayak the world! Intimate group size, fantastic food, great fun! Experienced, knowledgeable, guides. Kayak the Ionian Sea, Greenlandic Riviera, Bahamas, Mongolia, Fiji, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Alaska, Aleutian Islands, Iceland's Fjords, Patagonia, South Thailand. Kayak with your friends in the Great Northwoods! E-mail: info@piragis.com 800-223-6565 www.piragis.com QUARK EXPEDITIONS- THE POLAR CRUISE EXPERTS Expedition cruises South: to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands and the frozen Ross Sea OR North: the North Pole, Greenland, Canada and the fabled Northwest and Northeast Passages. With Ice Strengthened and Ice Breaking Vessels WE GO ANY- WHERE! Email: quarkexpeditions@compuserve.com 800-356-5699 www.quark-eXDeditions.com WORLD EXPEDITION For more than 26 years we've been taking small groups of adventurous travelers to the world's most far-flung corners-Antartica, Nepal, Tibet, Peru, Australia, to name a few. In many des- tinations we own our own ground operations, which allows us to offer high quality adventures at remarkably competitive prices. E-mail: contactus@weadven- tures.com 888.464.8735 www.weadventures.com southl central america AMAZON AND ANDES Amazonia Expeditions. Award-win- ning jungle lodge, sole tourism facili - ty for the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, proven to have the highest mammal diversity in all of the Amazon. Also soft and rugged adventures in Peru's Andes. 800-262-9669 www.perujungle.com www.peruandes.com CHILE'S FUTALEUFU RIVER The comfort of a lodge, the experi· ence of a lifetime. Selected by ' Outside" magazine as one of the" World's Top 102 Far Flung Adventures" .Let former Olympic kayaker Chris Spelius and his Dream Team guide your Patagonia adventure: whitewater rafting, kayaking, beginner through expert kayak instruction, canyoning, fly-fishing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, sit on tops, hiking and mountain biking. Return to the hot showers and open hearth of our Futaleufu Adventure Center Lodge. Experience the "Greatest Whitewater Earth " (tm) with Expediciones Chile, the expedition pioneers who have called it home for fifteen years. E-mail:office@kayakchile.com 888-488-9082 www.exchile.com EARTH RIVER EXPEDITIONS "Earth River Expeditions is the pre- mier river runner of the world" -ESPNTelevision. Visit our award-winning web site at www.earthriver.com. Forbes Magazine says" If you have a passion for rafting, www.earthriver.comis the site to visit. Specializing in exotic and far-flung river trips to the far corners of Patagonia, Chile, Canada, Ecuador, Peru, Tibet, China and Alaska-complete with jaw-dropping photos. A comparison chart lays out each trip by difficulty, scenery, isola- tion, wilderness, culture, wildlife and weather. ' Voted Forbes Magazine's "Best of the Web" for adventure travel. 800-643-2784 www.earthriver.com EXPEDICIONES CHILE The comfort of a lodge, the experi- ence of a lifetime. This winter, enjoy summertime on the Futaleufu River in Patagonia, Chile. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canyoning, fly-fishing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, sit-on- tops, hiking and mountain biking. Come adventuring on the Chilean frontier and experience the World's Greatest Whitewater. E-mail: office@raftingchile.com 888-488-9082 www.raftingchile.com THE ULTIMATE ANGEL FALLS EXPERIENCE Visit with PemOn Indians in Canaima's National Park, hike through grand savannas and jungles, visit ancient caves, swim in pools beneath towering waterfalls, take to the river in curiaras on the way to discover the legendary Angel Falls - the world's highest waterfall.This is one of a number of ecotours we offer to beautiful Venezuela - the undiscovered jewel of South America.Call or visit our website for further information, CD-Rom or brochures. 1 888 475 0874 or 212 626 9076 www.angel-ecotours.com southeast asia LlVEABOARDS Pioneering Southeast Asia's most pris- tine tropical wilderness, the Mergui Archipelago, Burma. Unique island- based sea kayaking safaris and live- aboard sailing!adventure! dive cruises. Also dive Thailand, Burma & Indonesia, surfing Andaman Islands, India. E-mail: info@sealiveaboards.com 509-562-0702 www.seal-asia.com TOUR INTERNATIONAL Adventurous Russia. We have created dozens of unique adventure tours with hundreds of activities to satisfy any experienced traveler. Kamchatka Peninsula, Lake Baikal, and Trans- Siberian Railway Journey: to name a few. Call for a free brochure. E-mail: info@tourinternational.com 877-394-0572 www.tourinternational.com Colorado!Utah 2-7 day professionally guided whitewater raft trips in remote canyons. Quality crew, cuisine and craft with an emphasis on inflatable kayak participation. From Grand Junction!Steamboat Springs, CO. Distinctive journeys on the Colorado Plateau since 1963. 800-423-4668 www.raft-colorado.com BAJA EXPEDITIONS Venture to a world of indigenous beauty and become immersed in the ultimate revitalization in the Sea of Cortez. Partake in our H20 Adventure Camp where scuba diving, Windrunners, windsurfing and sea kayaking are at your command. Dive clear azure waters where a multitude of fish and sea lions roam. 800-843-6967 www.bajaex.com