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    100 World Wide

    AdventuresIn every corner of the world, an

    exciting adventure awaits you

    you just have to know where to

    look.

    By Martin Schiodtz

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    1. Arbre en Arbre2. Snorkling in the Sea of Cortez3. Desert Dogs Hummer Adventure (Arizona)4. Montana Alpine Guides5. On Top6. Ice climbing in the Ghost Wilderness7. Skiing in Italy8. Safari in India9. Himalayan Trek (Norway)10. Absolute Turkey11. Ice Hike Matanuska Glacier (Alaska)12. Kilauea Volcano Tours13. Canyoning in Nepal14. Hard Core MoalBoal (Philippines)15. The Misty Peaks of Brazil16. Challenge Rafts (New Zealand)17. Sail off Gibraltar18. The Viking Challenge (Iceland)19. Beneath the Indian Ocean (Sri Lanka)20. Old Dragon Head (China)21. Scuba Diving (Greece)22. Mountain Biking Lhasa Katmandu23. River Climbing, Kawasan Falls (Philippines)

    24. Rappel 100 m in Huambutio (Peru)25. Carleva Canyon (France)

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    1- Arbre en Arbre

    2- Sea Kayak3- Desert Dog4- Rock Climbing5- Ice Climbing6- Ice Climbing 2

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    Remember climbing trees as a kid; that sense offreedom that came from being out of reach of yourparents, above all others looking up at you from theground and using you limbs to bring you higher andhigher? Now imagine walking along treetops, slidingfrom tree to tree on a system of cables and pulleys,climbing through a spider web of netting to get to thenext tree, all with the security of a harness keeping you

    aloft as you glide through the air, hundreds of feetabove the ground.Secured into a harness and with the aid of lanyards, pulleys and carabiners yourready to set off on a journey that will awaken your every sense.The variety of courses, from Young Squirrels and Young Adventurers for kids toVery Difficult, a course that will test your strength and stamina, Arbre en Arbreisthe perfect outing for all.Every Arbre en Arbreoffers different views, different adventures and differentsets of courses.Among the many installations:

    Arbre en Arbre ShawiniganParc de lIle Melville

    [email protected]

    Arbre en Arbre Sutton429 chemin Maple, C.P. 2141 Sutton, Quebec, [email protected]

    Arbre en Arbre St.Felicien500 Petit Rang, St. Felicien, Quebec, [email protected]

    Rates vary between $20.00 - $30.00 Canadian, depending on age and the parkyou choose.

    Have fun, and dont forget your camera!

    Arbre en Arbre Qubec, Canada

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    Clear blue watersabounding with a variety ofmarine wildlife greetvisitors to this sun baskedsea. Paddle past snowwhite dunes, desert reds,and majestic volcanoes.

    Step out of your kayak to hike up canyons, or dive into the warmwaters for a bit of snorkelling. Beautiful tropical fish await you and amagnificent blue whale or manta ray may surprise you.

    Packages range in pricebetween $900 for a 6 daytour to $1800 for a 12day tour. Camping gear,excursions, meals,motorboat support, vantransport, airporttransfers, hotel rooms,

    are including in varying capacities depending on the chosen package.

    Tours run January through May with certain periods selling out fast, soconsidering reserving early. Tours are also available, on demand, inOctober and November.

    For more information or for reservations:

    From USA or Canada : 1-800-616-1943International/Direct: 001-208-765-3116 (call collect)Fax: [email protected]

    Sea Kayak Adventures Sea of Cortez, Baja

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    The desert is a whole new experiencewhen you plow through it in a ruggedHummer.Youll get a taste of good-old westernhospitality from guides who will leadyou through this exciting adventure.From moderate to Ultimate Extreme All

    Day, Desert Dog has an adventurepackage to delight every traveller.

    Sedona 10 1 : Enjoy the comfort of Hi-lift suspension and airconditioning when a Hummer picks you up at your hotel and drives

    you to 700 year-old Montezuma Castle,Tlaquepague Arts & Craft village andSchnebly Hill Road where youll viewMogollon Rim, Verde Valley, Oak Creekand more.

    C2 U Drive Desert Car: Ifyou prefer to be in control ofyour own adventure, try yourhand at this 2 seat desertcars. Roll cage and seatbeltskeep you safe and secure asyou drive through off roadtrails and linger before some

    of the most magnificent viewsof the surrounding desert.

    Call (480) 837-3966 or write [email protected] for moreinformation or reservations. You can also visit www.azadventures.com

    Packages vary between $150-$200 and prices diminish for groups ofmore than 4.

    Desert Dog Adventure Arizona, USA

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    Whether its your first time looking upat that sheer rock wall, or youvebeen up a few climbs before,Montana Alpine Guides can offer youan experience to remember.With the help of a guide, youll learnclimbing techniques.

    Beginners can try Gallatin Tower,Skyline Buttress while The Waltz, oneof the oldest climbs in Gallatin

    Canyon, offers intermediate climbers a half day climb with a longrappel back down.Advanced climbers are invited tospend the day ascending Spare Rib,The Watchtower, or Humbug.

    You can also hike for the day orjourney further into the wilderness onan overnight backpacking trip.Explore Montanas wilderness andlearn about the area.

    Rates start at $75 for beginners to $150 for advanced climbers.

    Call (406) 586-8430 or write [email protected]

    Montana Alpine Guides Montana, USA

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    As majestic and refreshing as waterfallscan be in the summer, winter brings tothem a life all their own. With fewcrowds and excellent ice conditions, youllenjoy the best in ice climbing whetheryoure a beginner or experienced climber.

    Canmore, the world capital of iceclimbing, offers easy topropes to some ofthemoreextremeclassics.

    Dress for the cold and be preparedto walk as the waterfalls areanywhere from a 10 minute stroll toa worthwhile 2 hour hike away.

    Rates include guides/instructionsand equipment, but they can makearrangements for lodging, airportpick-up. Prices vary between

    $400/day for a guide to $620 forcourses.

    Call 1-800-605-7177 or write to [email protected] andcheck out their website at www.ontopmountaineering.com for tons ofother exciting activities.

    On Top Alberta, Canada

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    Paddle your way around drifting icebergsas you navigate through Prince WilliamSound. See playful sea lions come right upto your kayak, witness the flow of majesticwaterfalls and listen to the gentle rippling

    of icebergs melting. You can go out for afew hours or on day trips that will take youto unimaginable sights.

    Rates start at$75 for a 3 hourpaddle to $1800for a 7-daywilderness tour.

    Call 1-800 toKayak or visit thewebsite atwww.anadyradventures.com.Dont forget tocheck out thevideos. Theyresure to allureyou.

    Anadyr Adventures - Alaska

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    A four to five hour drive from Milan will bring you to Cortina in theheart of the Ampezzo Valley. A single lift pass gives you access to allof the 762 miles oftrails in the 12 skiareas of the

    Dolomiti SuperskiRegion.Beginners canwarm up in thePocol and Socrepesareas while themore experienced skier can try the Tofana or even the 9,615 feet ofCristallo-Mietres. Snowboarders are welcomed on all slopes.Cross-country skiers will also be kept busy on the 73 miles of beautifultrails.

    Enjoy a great meal in a slope-side Rifugi or take a break from skiingby shopping for designer clothes, crafts or antiques in the pedestrianarea of Corso Italia.

    Call 1-800-333-5533 or travel@ski-europe for quotes.

    Cortina Ski Italy

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    From ruins and bazaars, to breathtaking beaches, the scenery thatawaits you is like none other. Walk through Istanbul, visit the Blue

    Mosque, relive the past at the Topkapi Palace, and grab a bite to eat atthe Bosphorus. Board the train for an 8-hour journey to Ankara. Hereyoull see the surreal landscape of the Cappadocia region, shaped bythe soft lava rock.

    Youre itinerary will bring you

    to Derinkuyu, an undergroundcity, then onto Konya, capitalof the Seljuk Turks. As youarrive in Antalya, youll bemesmerized by the Taurusmountains as they come tomeet the see, by beach or bycliff. Take a breath of freshair on a boat excursion thatwill bring you to Kekova

    Island, home of manyarchaeological sites.

    This 15-day cultural adventure is $850.

    Call 1-866-549-7614 or check out the website at www.bootsnall.com

    Bootsnall World Adventures - Turkey

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    Venture 20,000 feet up to Island Peak on this 10 day trek. Thisjourney will bring you across glaciers and valleys allowing views of theMount Everest.

    Hotel in Kathmandu, airport

    transfers, flights to Lukla, tourof Everest region, and a climbto Island Peak with allnecessary equipment areincluded in the price. Beprepared to put approximately$2,500 on this life-changingadventure.

    You can reach Ewen at 0047-48151854 or [email protected]. Also visit thewww.adventurenorway.net site for more adventures.

    Himalayan Trek Nepal