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GREATER CINCINNATI SUMMER 2007 ISSUE

C O M P L I M E N T A R Y

SUMMER CINN. 2007

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TRI TRAININGFUEL YOUR SOUL

SEXYSUITSTHAT WORKAS HARD ASYOU DO!

MEET ME INVANCOUVER

SEXYSUITSTHAT WORKAS HARD ASYOU DO!

MEET ME INVANCOUVER

TRI TRAININGFUEL YOUR SOUL

Sachin Patel DC and Sophie Brodeur DC CCSP

Arizona 2005

Dr. Sophie BrodeurOwner of Norwood ChiropracticCertified Chiropractic Sports PhysicianIronman Triathlete

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Four Points: Globe Trekking What destination do youdream of? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

departmentsmedsport: I Truly Feel Your Pain Soft tissue injuriesdon’t have to slow you down or end your lifestyle sportscareer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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CONTENTS

ASYNERGY PUBLISHING PUBLICATION

Vol. 1 No. 1

PUBLISHERKevin James Culp

EDITORKathleen Lanza

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSAlyssa HeymanSophie BrodeurCoach Al LymanErinn Morgan

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSAction Sports International

CynjphotoOff The Beaten PathWilderness Safaris

GRAPHIC DESIGNERWCX Productions

SPECIAL THANKS TO:Action Sports International, Adventure Collection, B.D.,

EM, Fly & Shot Outfitters, Coach Al Lyman, HernMarine, Norwood Chiropractic, Off The Beaten Path,Kirk McCracken, Mares, MasterCraft, Midwest Eye

Center, Rock Quest Climbing Gym, Scuba Unlimited,Sophie Brodeur, Spencer Kron, Squaw Valley, T.B.H,Smith Sport Optics, The Benchmark Outfitters, TYR,

Vancouver Tourism, Wilderness Safaris

COVERAction Sports InternationalIronman Kona, Hawaii, 2005

Copyright 2007 Synergy Publishing.All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced without express written permission

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I Truly Feel YourPain

f you suffer from reduced move-ment, pain that inhibits your bodymotions or even if you simply want

to improve your athletic performance, Imay have the answer for you—ART®.

What is ART®? ART® (ActiveRelease Techniques) is an advancedsystem of diagnosis and treatment forsoft-tissue disorders. ART® is amultidisciplinary technique, practicedby chiropractors, doctors, physiothera-pists, massage therapists and sportsmedicine specialists. The practice ofART® is not restricted to any singlemedical discipline, and its methodsapply universally across all thesedisciplines. ART® has grown tobecome one of the most sought aftersoft-tissue treatments.

Who developed ART®? ART® wasdeveloped by Dr. Michael Leahy, aDoctor of Chiropractic based inColorado Springs, CO. Prior tobecoming a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr.Leahy was an aeronautical engineer.Combining his engineering backgroundwith his knowledge of human anatomyand soft-tissue treatment methodolo-gies, Dr. Leahy formulated a unique andeffective approach for dealing with soft-tissue injuries, now known as ActiveRelease Techniques, or ART®.

The common conditions that can betreated with ART® are: arthritis,achilles tendinitis, ankle injuries, backpain/injuries, bicipital tendinitis,bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,compartment syndrome (chronic),De Quervains’s tenosynovitis, footpain/injury, frozen shoulder or adhesivecapsulitis, gait imbalances, golfers/tennis elbow, tendinitis, hammertoes,hand injuries, headaches, hip pain,Iliotibial Band Syndrome, impingementsyndromes, joint dysfunction, kneemeniscus injuries/pain, leg injuries/pain, muscle pulls or strains and/orweakness, myofascitis, neck pain, nerveentrapment syndromes, plantar fascitis,post surgical, repetitive strain injuries(RSI), rib pain, rotator cuff syndrome,running injuries, scar tissue, shin splints,shoulder pain, swimmer’s shoulder,thoracic outlet syndrome, throwinginjuries, TMJ, weight lifting injuries,whiplash, wrist injuries and more.

How does ART® work? ART® worksby releasing the level of tightness or scartissue formation that has formed as aresult of injury, overuse or evenpostural imbalances. The tissues areworked to fix injuries within muscles,tendons, ligaments and between nervesto allow for improved tissue texture,tension, movement and function.

What does ART® feel like? Activerelease is manually performed by itspractitioners. As a result, the providerutilizes enough pressure and tension tobreak up adhesions and scar tissue whileensuring patient comfort. The provider

will utilize feedback from the tissue aswell as verbal cues from the patient tocontrol tension.

Most patients describe ART® as agood stretch or a good hurt. Variousareas of the body will require differentlevels of tension; a skilled practitionerwill be able to perform a comfor-table and therapeutic treatment. Somepatients may experience post treatmentsoreness that feels very similar to postexercise soreness. These symptomsdissipate shortly after.

Why is ART® used? ART® is used fora multitude of reasons. It can be used tobreak up soft tissue adhesions, nerveentrapments, biomechanical faults,muscular tightness, joint stiffness,myofascial restrictions and severalother soft-tissue related problems.ART® is often used in conjunctionwith other therapies such aschiropractic manipulation to enhancethe therapeutic benefits of both.

Who can benefit from ART®? Thebenefits of ART® are very wide spread.ART® is not only limited to athletes;soft-tissue injuries and/or irritationsoccur in almost every population base.From the professional athlete to a lineworker, just about anyone can benefitfrom ART®.

Would you like to learn more aboutART and how it can work for you?To schedule an appointment, contactNorwood Chiropractic Center locatedat 4226 Montgomery Road inCincinnati. They can be reachedby calling (513) 531-2277. You canalso visit them on the Web atw w w. N o r w o o d C h i r o p r a c t i c . c o mfor additional information. ✉

Footnote:

* Active Release Techniques - Wikipedia,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Release_Techniques

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Soft tissue injuriesdon’t have to slow youdown or end yourlifestyle sports career

Contributors from left to right: Sachin Patel

DC and Sophie Brodeur DC CCSP

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publisher’snoteSummer In Chicago

KEVIN JAMES CULP

We welcome you to our premier issue ofTRAVELSport Cincinnati! I honestly cannotbelieve how fast time goes by. This summermake sure to take some time to kick back,relax, be with family and friends, get out onthe boat more, chart a new course oncanoe or kayak, try a new location to wakeup to glass, enjoy the city of Cincinnati’sfree parks, enter a biking event, head out ona fly fishing adventure, get scuba certified,attend a lifestyle sports event, soak upsome rays, do something that you’ve beenputting off. Above all, have fun and enjoy.

live your dream

TEAM TRAVELSport contributors:AlyssaHeyman, Katie Lorier, and Erinn Morgan

Erinn Morgan is an avid outdooradventurer and freelance writer

whose work has appeared in Skiing,BIKE, Muscle & Fitness, Hers, Manhattan

File, Ski Lake Tahoe, RENO magazine,Forum, stylemaven.com, and moab.com.

Alyssa Heyman,“Ask Asidra” columnist,has been working in the fashion industry

in Manhattan for over a decade and bringsher unique style to TEAM TRAVELSport.

An active triathlete, Dr. Brodeur is one ofthe few chiropractors in Greater Cincinnatiwho specialize in Active ReleaseTechniques® (ART). Dr. Sachin Patel canprovide excellent chiropractic care. Bothare at Norwood Chiropractic.

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Fuel Your SoulTri Training

An Introductory Guide to Your First Triathlon. Plus, an interview withour featured triathlete, Dr. Sophie Brodeur. By Coach Al Lyman

Iremember my very first triathlon race like it was yesterday,the Capital City Triathlon in Windsor Locks, CT. I sawsome things that day that really stunned me: The incredi-ble assortment of fancy high-tech bikes and equipment inthe transition area, the mass swim with arms flailing andlegs kicking everywhere, and the intense competition thatwas evident out on the course, even at this small localsprint distance race. As I think back on how intimidatedand inexperienced I was at that first race, it seems rathercomical. Still, it illustrates the complexity that beginnersface in melding three sports into one race. First timers, likeI was that day, often think they know how to swim, ride abike, and run, but putting them together in a race is oftena different story. The following will provide you with a fewstrategic tips that will hopefully help you enjoy your firstexperience.

Equipment TipsContrary to what you may have read elsewhere or have

heard from others, you don’t need to invest a small fortuneon equipment to do a triathlon. In fact, the only truenecessity is a bike helmet, which USA Triathlon, the sportsnational governing body, won’t let you on the racecoursewithout. You don’t even need a road bike, as many begin-ners use their mountain bikes, then buy a road or triathlonbike later if they like the sport. Most of you probablyalready own the garden-variety athletic clothing and gearyou would need for that first race: goggles, swimsuit, and acap (the race management provides these) for the swim, abike, helmet, and running shoes for the bike and run.Anything else you may add, such as a swimming wetsuit(particularly helpful if the water temp is 70 or below or theswim leg is a mile or more), dedicated shorts and shirts ☛

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Allow increased fitness to come from practic-ing good technique, rather than trying to improve yourfitness while struggling with poor technique.Whateveractivity or sport you choose to do, you will only be asgood as your skill level allows.

Assess your strengths and weaknesses and developa plan to maximize your strengths and minimize yourweaknesses.

For swimming, get some individualized strokeinstruction if you need to improve your skill! This can’tbe emphasized enough. You can’t develop your skill bythrashing and struggling through a group workout orby swimming alone.

For cycling, work primarily on your pedalingefficiency and technique by concentrating on spinningin the small chainring at 100-110 rpm’s. Resist thetemptation to push bigger gears!

Believe it or not, proper running technique is criti-cal if you are to run at your peak!

Really concentrate on building an aerobic base. Youcan do this by keeping most of your workouts inthe low-intensity range (approximately 60-70% ofmaximum heart rate).

Incorporate some strength training into your pro-gram, utilizing a periodized 12-16 week progression.Two to three days a week is optimal, depending on thetime you have available. ✉

the question is... do you have what it takes to enter the Ironman Triathlon?

Ironman WorldChampionship

Kona, Hawaii, 2005

TRI FACTS & STATS:- 54% of triathlon fans are between

the ages of 16 & 34- 57% of triathlon households earn

more than $43,000 annually- 47% of triathlon fans are

university educated- 63% of triathlon fans have no dependents

and a high disposable income- 75% of triathlon fans are either whitecollar workers or blue collar managers

- 77% of triathlon fans are activesport participants

- The majority own their own home & car- Most are computer & internet savvy

*statistics courtesy of 2000 Sydney World Cup organizing committee


for running and cycling, and sunglasses serve only toadd to your comfort level, but are not an absolutenecessity. Bottom line: for your first race and evenyour first season of racing, forget the $500 full-lengthwetsuits, $5,000 aero-tubed tri-bikes, and $700 aerowheels, or $300 heart-rate monitors. All the equipmentyou need to experience and get a feel for the sportis likely lying in your garage or buried deep in therecesses of your closet!

Training Tips To Get You StartedAs we all know, proper training is essential to

productive and injury-free racing, whether you aretrying to beat your own PR or trying to finish yourfirst race. Though I can’t go into the detail that isnecessary when discussing each individual’s personaltraining needs, there are some fundamental tips Ican offer which apply to every athlete, novice toexperienced.

Set some goals. These need to be challenging, yetachievable. Goals that are too hard or too easy willhurt your motivation. Write your goals down and readthem often.

Have a plan in place. Whether you are your owncoach or you seek the advice of a professional, have awritten plan that details where you are and how youintend to get to where you want to go. Goals without aplan are simply wishes. Above all, when you have yourplan in place, be flexible with it, but believe in it whole-heartedly. Personally, I believe that it is well worthinvesting in the services of a qualified coach. This canshorten the learning curve tremendously, dramaticallyincreasing the effectiveness of your training.

Don’t underestimate how important it is to balanceyour hard work with proper rest. It’s during your rest-ing periods when adaptation takes place and yourfitness level rises. Listen to your body!

Be absolutely certain to consume the sports drink ofyour choice for workouts lasting longer than an hour.Short-changing yourself in this area will jeopardize thetraining adaptations that need to take place.

Concentrate primarily on developing your skills ineach sport, particularly during the off season or earlyin your program. Skill development should always pre-cede higher intensity training, and it should remain anintegral part of your program indefinitely.

Consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26-mile marathon,

TS: How old were you when you first competed in a race?

SB: I was 21 years old, in school to become a chiropractor.

TS: What races have you competed in?

SB: I have done many triathlons over the last 11 years. Ihave completed four Ironmans, including the Hawaii WorldChampionship in 2005, and am training for my fifth one now.

TS: What led you to be a triathlete?

SB: I grew up swimming and played water-polo. My good friend Nathalie was atriathlete; we would go on spring break together and train. I got bored with just theswimming so I started running—only made it eight minutes the first time. Fromthere, I did a tri as a swimmer in a relay and got the bug.

TS: What drives you and what keeps you motivated?

SB: Keeping motivated is hard at times. Having improved that much over the last three years keeps me motivated. I want to keep pushing myself and strive toimprove. Qualifying for Kona at Ironman Arizona was a dream come true. So wascrossing that finish line. I just have this desire to improve and better myself as anathlete and a person. My coach, Richard Pady, does a good job bringing me upwhen I am down. My biggest competitor is myself. ✉

AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR FEATURED TRIATHLETE,DR. SOPHIE BRODEUR

Interview by Kevin James Culp


When we’re planning our adventurevacations, we don’t usually thinkabout taking that holiday in a city.That’s all about to change, as wediscover that Canada’s City ofVancouver is a mecca for bothlifestyle multi-sport adventures andcity cultural activities.

So Where Is Vancouver Anyway?Greater Vancouver is located on the

mainland of North America, inthe southwest corner of BritishColumbia, and is made up of 18municipalities occupying 2,930 squarekilometers on and around the FraserRiver delta. The City of Vancouver isone of these municipalities. The Cityis bounded on the north by BurrardInlet, which is the City’s main harbor.English Bay, a large body of waterthat is popular with sailboarders andsailboaters alike, also serves as a

freighter’s 'parking lot' as they waitfor berths in the harbor. It marks thewestern edge of the City’s downtowncore and the northern edge of theCity’s west side and Point Grey area.The Fraser River is on the south ofthe City, and the municipality ofBurnaby is on the east. To the southof Vancouver City are the suburbanmunicipalities of Richmond andDelta, each with their own commu-nity cores.

The City itself is on the western-most part of a peninsula that is amajor extension of the Fraser River’sdelta. The delta juts into a part of thePacific Ocean called the Strait ofGeorgia, and it separates VancouverIsland from the mainland. Severalself-governing urban areas calledmunicipalities make up GreaterVancouver. Six of them—Burnaby,New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port

Coquitlam and Port Moody are eastof Vancouver. Several more munici-palities are to the north of Vancouver,separated by Burrard Inlet, the mainwaterway for Canada’s largest west-ern port. These five municipalities areWest Vancouver, Lions Bay, NorthVancouver, Belcarra and Anmore,and are collectively known as theNorth Shore. They are all nestled onthe slopes of the majestic CoastMountain range, mountains that formthe northern edge of the Vancouvermetropolis, and are a major part of itsspectacular views.

The southern boundary of the Cityof Vancouver is the North Arm of theFraser River, one of the largest riversentering the Pacific. On the oppositeshore of the Fraser River are the low-land Greater Vancouver municipali-ties: Richmond, Delta, Surrey, WhiteRock and Langley. ➔

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VancouverMeet Me In

BY DENNY BOYD,VANCOUVER-BASED COLUMNIST

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Lifestyle Multi-Sports MeccaTwo-wheelin’: You never forget how

to ride a bike. And that’s a good thingbecause you may want to jump on oneand tour around during your visit.Bikes are commonplace in Vancouver,and there are numerous cycle pathsand bike routes, ranging from easy,flat terrain around Stanley Park toovernight trips around the GulfIslands. Cycling is perhaps the bestway to explore Vancouver and itssuperb natural beauty. Vancouver’smoderate climate makes it possible tocycle almost year round. If you chooseto tour around by bike, please beadvised that Vancouver has a manda-tory helmet law.

No visit to Vancouver would be tot-ally complete without a ride aroundthe Stanley Park seawall. The flat,paved path is 6.2 miles in length andcircles the entire park. It offers spec-tacular views of the North Shoremountains and Lions Gate Bridge.Peddle beneath the giant trees in thepark. Ride past the rose garden andthe Vancouver Rowing Club. Thereare many places to stop and enjoy thescenery or to picnic on the beachside.Bikes of all sorts-tandem to mountain-can be rented at the entrance to thepark. (Bicycles can’t be rented insidethe park).

The seaside bicycle route is a 9.4-mile trek that begins at English Bayand continues around False Creek tothe University of British Columbia.Some of this route follows city streetsthat are well marked with cycle-pathsigns. There is lots to see and doalong this route. The sights include:The Plaza of Nations, Science World,Granville Island, the Pacific SpaceCentre, the Kitsilano Pool and theJericho Sailing Centre as well as theUniversity of British Columbia, whichis home to Nitobe Japanese Gardens,Botanical Gardens and the lushPacific Spirit Park.

For a change of pace and scenerytry the Coast Range rainforest.Meandering mountain biking trailshave been cut on the backside ofGrouse Mountain, below the Hi-ViewLookout at Cypress Bowl and throughthe woods of Pacific Spirit Park andthe Lower Seymour ConservationReserve. Farther north, there isexceptional mountain biking behindAlice Lake near Squamish and onabandoned logging roads nearWhistler.

If you prefer a more leisurely out-ing, cyclists can join hikers, in-lineskaters and casual strollers on pavedpathways along the seaside in WestVancouver, Kitsilano, Stanley Park,and False Creek. Guided bike tripsand tours are also available.

LINKS: Vancouver’s natural beau-ty and mild climate are a perfect fit forduffers and pros alike. The GreaterVancouver area boasts a number ofexcellent golfing facilities from pitchand putt to C.P.G.A.-rated golfcourses including two designed by golflegends Arnold Palmer and LeeTrevino and another that is home tothe PGA Tour’s “Air CanadaChampionship”. Many of Vancouver’sfacilities offer corporate retreats, ban-

quets, and special events. And busi-ness is booming. Golf course develop-ers have tried to keep up with theexploding popularity of the sport.Some of the game’s greatest playersand course designers have lent theirnames and talents to creating new andexciting courses throughout theLower Mainland and Whistler. Mostgolf courses are easily accessible, anddaily transfers are available for thosewho want to venture out a little fur-ther. The golf season typically runsfrom April to October, but many areopen year-round.

HIKING: Vancouver’s dramatic pro-file is Mother Nature’s own, as tower-ing mountains soar thousands ofvertical feet above the city at water’sedge. The summits of The Lions,Mount Hollyburn, Grouse Mountain,Mount Seymour, Golden Ears,Cypress Mountain, and GaribaldiProvincial Park are all accessible tohealthy, relatively experienced hikerswho can follow instructions from atrail guide and are fit enough to carrya daypack containing the ten essen-tials of mountain safety

SCUBA DIVING: Most travelersthink of the tropics when they think ofscuba diving, but Vancouver has someof the best cold-water scuba diving inthe world. Scuba divers plunge thefrigid waters between VancouverIsland and the mainland to view spec-tacular marine species like wolf eelsand octopus, as well as a brilliant redcoral found few other places in theworld. Cates Park in Deep Cove andWhytecliff Park near Horseshoe Bayare popular diving sites, and manyVancouver scuba enthusiasts get theirfeet wet here first. On the SunshineCoast, the jagged coastal fjord ofJervis Inlet near Powell River pro-vides a stunning backdrop for findinga sunken mermaid that has been sub-merged by local diving enthusiasts.Some shipwrecks off the MalaspinaStrait still yield buried treasures!

SEA KAYAKING: Any day of theweek on the waters of Burrard Inletyou will find, among the cruise shipsand freighters, sea kayaks glidingalong the shores. Sea kayaks are thesmallest and most maneuverable crafton the water, a sleek, stable one-per-son (or tandem) boat whose originscan be traced to the baidarkasdesigned centuries ago by the NorthCoast Indians of the AlaskanPanhandle. ➔

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Twenty four miles south of down-town Vancouver is the Canada-USboundary. Across the Strait of Georgiaand 60 miles to the southwest is BritishColumbia’s capital city of Victoria, onthe southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Vancouver is almost exactly halfwaybetween Western Europe and the AsiaPacific countries.

Getting Around The CityThe City’s streets are generally laid

out in a standard grid, with the moremodern neighborhoods, those that aredefined as unified developments,tending to have streets that wander.The streets of the grid run north-southand the avenues are east-west. Theavenues, for the most part, are num-bered (First, Second, Third and so on)with two major avenues breaking thatflow: Broadway, which should beNinth, and King Edward Avenue,which should be 25th. All the streetsare named, as are all the roadways inthe downtown core.

For historical accuracy, the blocknumbering east-west starts in thesingle digits on either side of OntarioStreet, which runs north-south justeast of the downtown core, and sothose addresses east of Ontario are

referred to as East Broadway or East23rd Avenue, etc. Those to the westare West Broadway or West 23rdAvenue and the like.

The block numbering north-southstarts at Triumph Street, which is onthe City’s east side, and almost at theCity’s northern edge. Since virtually allof the streets are south of that, only ahandful of addresses need to add theword 'North', as in North NanaimoStreet. All the rest just give the road’sname; 'South' is assumed.

In many grid-style cities the blocknumbers correspond with the num-bered roadways, but not in Vancouver.The 5500 block Knight Street, forinstance, is at 39th Avenue. So, to getthe block number near a numberedavenue, just add 16.

So How’s The Weather?There’s lots of sunshine during the

year. The average amount of sunshineper day works out to 5.25 hours.Vancouver’s weather is the mildest inCanada, in part due to a strong, warmPacific Ocean current that originatesnear Japan, and a strong flow of on-shore air that originates near Hawaii.Spring comes early, with flowers gen-erally in full bloom by early March.

Late summer and autumn days,through October, tend to be warmand sunny.

Winter is the rainy season, but therain usually involves showers ordrizzle, not heavy downpours. Thesteady dependability of the amount ofrain is why the Douglas Fir Treesgrow so large on the mountain-sides that are readily visible fromVancouver and why the area looksso lush to many visitors.

The Vancouver MeteorologicalOffice is a prime office for staffappointments in Canada because pre-dicting day-to-day weather in GreaterVancouver is one of the most challeng-ing jobs in the country. That’s becausethe Cascade Mountain range of north-western Washington State splits theonshore flow of Pacific wind and mois-ture, and the flow reconverges aboveGreater Vancouver, just as the airflowis forced over the North ShoreMountains. The average annual pre-cipitation of 45.9 inches translates intolots of green throughout the City andexcellent skiing on the CoastMountains. The City’s mean tempera-ture is 49.8ºF. Daytime temperaturesaverage 70º Fahrenheit in summer andin winter 35º Fahrenheit.

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THE 411AMTRAK 800-USA-RAIL

www.amtrak.com

BCFerries 888-223-3779www.bcferries.com

BC Ministry of Environment, Lands,and Parks 604-582-5200

(freshwater fishing)

Federal Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans604-666-2828

www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca(saltwater fishing)

Harbour Air 604-274-1277www.harbour-air.com

(provides seaplane service)

Helijet Airway 604-273-4688www.helijet.com

(provides scheduled helicopter service)

Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia604-270-3439

www.sportfishing.bc.ca

Squamish Windsurfing Society [email protected]

www.squamishwindsurfing.org

Vancouver Aquatic Centre www.vancouverplus.ca

604-665-3424

Via Rail888-842-7245www.viarail.ca

West Coast Air 604-606-6800

www.westcoastair.com(provides seaplane service)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouverwww.coastandmountains.bc.cawww.tourismvancouver.comwww.WhereVancouver.com www.vancouver2010.com

www.vancouver.comwww.translink.bc.cawww.CityFood.com

www.MyBC.comwww.yvr.ca

“M-o-o-o-o-o-o.” Vancouver’s namecomes indirectly from the Dutch.The city is named after Captain

George Vancouver, an English explorer.Captain George Vancouver’s ancestorscame from the town of Coeverden in

northeast Holland. His grandfather wasJohn Jasper van Coeverden. In Dutch,

Coeverden means 'cow crossing'.Log online today to learn more

about Vancouver.

FUN FACTS

WEB FINDERS

I Want To Go, Get Me ThereVIA AIR: Vancouver International

Airport is the largest on Canada’s westcoast, and one of the world’s majorairports. There are flights daily to andfrom every continent. The terminalincludes Customs and Immigrationdepartments, separate facilities forCanadian travelers and for arrivalsand departures between Canada andother countries.

VIA RAIL: The Canadian, thename of the Western Transcontinentaltrain, travels between Vancouver andToronto. The entire journey takesabout three days: if you leave Torontoon Tuesday at midday, you’ll arrive inVancouver on Friday morning forexample. Two classes are offeredaboard the Canadian: Economy andSilver & Blue, which are first class.

Amtrak: The American passengertrain service is part of Amtrak’sPacific Northwest route system thatservices Oregon and WashingtonState. Trains travel daily betweenSeattle and Vancouver.

BC Rail: BC Rail provides passen-ger transportation from NorthVancouver to the interior BC city ofPrince George aboard the CaribooProspector. This train is a fleet of self-propelled, air-conditioned passengercars, known as 'Budd' cars.

The Whistler Explorer, which runsbetween Whistler and Kelly Lake, isan additional summer train and isused extensively by tour groups fromoverseas and the United States.

VIA ROAD: Two major highwaysconnect Greater Vancouver to BritishColumbia, Canada, and the UnitedStates. Highway 99: This highway goesfrom the Canada-US border at Blaine,just north of Bellingham, and travelsalmost due north, including straightthrough Vancouver, for about a thirdof the province before arcing eastand inland to meet up with Highway97, the main north-south highwayof BC, just north of the town of CacheCreek, which links Blaine toWashington State’s Interstate 5 at theCanada-US border and, from there toSeattle. It’s about a three-hour drivebetween Seattle and Vancouver, butthe border crossing is often busy, andline-ups on long weekends or othermajor holidays often involve lengthywaits. The highway follows OakStreet, a major city route, throughmost of Vancouver, then it jogs a bit(the route is marked with signs) to

link up with the Lions Gate Bridge toNorth Vancouver, jogs a bit more andeventually becomes a freeway again asit moves north of the city to the skiresort city of Whistler, a highly scenictwo-hour drive from Vancouver.

TransCanada Highway: Also knownas Highway 1, it also runs throughVancouver. It connects the City west-ward via Highways 99 and 17 to theferry routes that travel to Victoria,and eastward via the Fraser RiverValley to the rest of Canada. The por-tion between Vancouver andChilliwack, in the Fraser Valley, is adivided freeway. The rest is a goodtwo-lane highway. Its feeders includeHighway 97 and various highways thatconnect with it to highways cominginto BC from Idaho and Montana. VIA SHIP (Yes, Ship!):

Cruise Ships: The cruise ship facili-ties at Canada Place serve as a majorterminus for journeys to and fromAlaska by major cruise lines. Thecruises themselves are either oneweek or two weeks, and there are tworoutes: the Inside Passage and theGulf of Alaska, but they both take asimilar route for most of the trip,traveling along the easterly coast of along string of islands up the BC coast,on a waterway known as the InsidePassage. The islands help protect thewaterway from Pacific storms andrough water, thus making for a muchmore sedate passage (these ships arehuge, though). The Inside Passage hasbeen the traditional way to cruiseAlaska-the ship does a round-trip voy-age from Vancouver through gla-cier country as far north as Skagwayor Juneau. Gulf of Alaska cruisescover more territory as they travelfrom Vancouver through the InsidePassage and up to Anchorage (or thereverse).

How To Book Your VacationBooking your next lifestyle sports

vacation to Vancouver couldn’t beeasier. Simply call The GreaterVancouver Convention & VisitorsBureau at (877) 826-1717 for a travelkit. You can also visit them onlinetoday at www.tourismvancouver.comto explore what Vancouver has tooffer. They can customize vacationsto fit almost any need on any budget.If you can dream it, they can sendyou there. Give them a call today andsee where your imagination cantake you! ✉

Vancouver’s two most popular pad-dling destinations are equallyunique—the placid waters of FalseCreek ringed by bustling Yaletown tothe north and Fairview Slopesand Granville Island to the south. Onthe North Shore, kayakers paddlefrom Deep Cove to explore IndianArm, a finger-shaped fjord that bendsnorthward for 18.8 miles, deepinto the heart of the Coast Rangemountains. On the way, paddlers canstop to marvel at majestic and myste-rious old-growth forests and lacywaterfalls while gulls, ravens, and baldeagles soar overhead. It’s the kind ofwilderness trip that eco-tourists paythousands of dollars for, and you cantake a bus right to the starting point.

SKIING: Even though Vancouverhas a mild climate and snow seldomfalls in the city, Vancouverites enjoysome of the best downhill and crosscountry ski facilities in NorthAmerica. Step out your back door andgaze at the twinkling lights of GrouseMountain, Cypress Bowl, and MountSeymour. Ski hills so close you canalmost reach out and touch them, justminutes from downtown. Many of thecity’s residents strap on snowboards orskis and flee the stresses of urban life.You can leave work early and get afew runs in or hit the slopes after darkfor a few hours of night skiing.

Cypress boasts the highest verticaldrop and superb track-set cross-coun-try skiing, Grouse features tremen-dous summit views and easy access,while Mount Seymour specializes inlessons for first-timers and offerssnowshoe rentals. Although access tothe mountain is limited by publicbus, many of Vancouver’s localmountains offer shuttle services tolink avid skiers with the powderysnow they love.

If you have the time, travel abouttwo hours north to Whistler andBlackcomb mountains. They’re con-sistently rated one of the top destina-tion ski resorts in North America; itattracts skiers from all over the world.You can downhill ski, helicopter ski,or hire a guide and use your leg powerand aerobic capacity to climb up themountains and ski back down.

TENNIS: Bring your racket alongfor the trip. Have a match on any ofthe 180 free public courts in the city.The outdoor courts are open all yearand are run on a first-come, first-servebasis, with a 30-minute maximum time

limit if someone is waiting to play.Stanley Park offers 15 free courts andsix that are available for an hourlyrental fee. Queen Elizabeth Park has17 free courts and is located at 33rd &Cambie. At Kitsilano Beach Park,there are ten free courts for publicuse. In mid-summer, the nearby pooland beach offer cool havens after afew tough sets.

WHITE WATER RAFTING:Looking for a wild adventure? TheThompson, the Nahatlatch, theSquamish, the Elaho, and theChilliwack Rivers are calling yourname. Ride the roaring current in arubber raft. Get your feet wet and theadrenaline pumping. It’ll be the mostfun you’ve had in a long time. West

Coast salmon run the rapids, whyshouldn’t you?

WINDSURFING: Would you like tolearn how to windsurf? Vancouver is agood place to learn because it doesn’thave consistent winds. Try EnglishBay or Jericho beaches where begin-ners can rent windsurfers and take les-sons. For those who want the chal-lenge of high-wind sailing, Squamishoffers some of Canada’s best wind-surfing conditions. In the summermonths, strong thermal winds blowdown the valley and create ideal wind-surfing conditions.

Great Destinations Via VehicleHARRISON HOT SPRINGS: Feel

like some windsurfing, parasailing,kayaking, or just kicking back andrelaxing in the warm mineral springs?Harrison Hot Springs, just an hourand a half east of Vancouver onHarrison Lake, is one of Vancouver’sgreat escapes.

On the edge of southwestern BritishColumbia’s largest lake, with sandybeaches, mountain scenery, and natu-ral mineral hot springs, Harrisonlooks and feels a lot like a European

spa town. You can swim or go boatingon the lake; enjoy beer and schnitzelat a chalet-style restaurant; or relaxfor a long soak in the hot springs pool.The hot springs bubble year-round,but summer, especially during theHarrison Annual Festival of the Arts,or its World Championship SandSculpture competition, is the liveliesttime to visit.

How To Get There: Take Highway 1east to Rosedale, then Highway 9 toHarrison. Greyhound (604-482-8747;1-800-661-8747 in Canada; 1-800-231-2222 in the United States) and SuperShuttle (604-594-3333) provide busservice from Vancouver to Harrison.The Super Shuttle runs from theVancouver International Airport toHarrison. If you begin your trip fromdowntown, take the Greyhound toChilliwack and transfer to the SuperShuttle.

VICTORIA: The Nixons honey-mooned here. “Who’s Who” listed theEmpress Hotel as New York tycoonPierpont Morgan’s summer familyresidence. Beautiful Victoria hashalf the rain and twice the historyof Vancouver with a wonderfullywalkable waterfront.

In a day, you can easily walk thedowntown core where the veryEnglish Government Street gleamswith mahogany and stained glassheritage buildings. Stop by tobac-conist E.A. Morris or Munro’s (the“best bookstore in Canada” accordingto “Maclean’s” columnist AllanFotheringham) or Roger’s (which willship hockey puck-sized chocolates toBuckingham Palace or your house).The Empress Hotel still pours 1.6million cups of afternoon tea a year inits splendid lobby, but curry “tiffin” isequally divine in the Bengal Lounge.Less well known: summer tea on theheavenly gardens of Point ElliceHouse (take the mini VictoriaHarbour Ferry). The flip side ofVictoria includes the arboreal charmsof Ross Bay Cemetery, second handstores on Johnson, hip Hoi Polloi’smix of quirky Mexican and Canadianart, breakfast at the Rebar ModernFoods, and a walk on SongheesWestsong Way.

How To Get There: Victoria is onVancouver Island, 76 miles southwestof Vancouver. The trip, by car,bus, and/or ferry, takes approximatelyfour hours each way. Flying is alsoan option.

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Total Coverage You won't even knowthey’re on ‘cuz they’re lightweight, quick-drying and airy. Simms Sun Gloves havefull coverage for wrist and back of hand,and the fabric blocks approximately98% of UV rays.To buy, head over toFly & Shot Outfitters, located at 3516Dixie Highway Erlanger, KY 41018, orcall direct at (859) 342-7700.

Shine Bright 1.The OptronicsNightblaster HL-7000 has apowerful krypton bulb forintense light-or choose thered or double white LED's-by use of a 3-way switch. 2.The Optronics Nightblaster

HL-500 is a waterproof minispotflood headlamp with

adjustable aim. All three usestandard AA & AAA batteries

for easy replacement any-where you travel. 3.The

Optronics NightBlaster HL-403 features Triple WhiteLED Headlamp / Mini-Litewith adjustable aim. Use itwith the nylon adjustable

strap or clip-on nearly any-where you need light.To buy,go to Fly & Shot Outfitters,

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Fast Action Sage went back to the drawing board to create the incredible new Z-Axis Series Fast Action Rods. Byimproving the entire rod-building process, they created a rod that's significantly lighter, stronger, and easier to cast for

anglers of all skill levels.The Z-Axis offers an entirely new level of fishability with unprecedented line feel, response, andperformance. But don't take their word for it-visit a local fly shop and take it for a test spin. For additional information,

go online to www.flyandshot.com or visit Fly & Shot Outfitters, located at 3516 Dixie Highway in Erlanger today.

Razor Sharp FishPondBarracuda Pliers are engi-neered to create a light-

weight and durable fishingplier that transcends allcompetition.To buy, visitFly & Shot Outfitters,located at 3516 Dixie

Highway Erlanger, KY, orcall (859) 342-7700.

I Can See For Miles Smith®Passage (top) and Maverick (mid-dle) sunglasses feature polarized

glass lenses and styling that makethem ideal for boaters, anglers, andfor other lifestyle sports enthusiasts.

Polarized lenses reduce 99% of visibleglare for increased sharpness and

decreased eye fatigue. The Smith OpticsFlow (bottom) is smart, stylish, and a

superior choice for any adventure youcan muster. Try on a pair today and see

what you’ve been missing; visit Fly & ShotOutfitters, located at 3516 Dixie

Highway Erlanger, KY 41018.

Reel Me In With the Tibor QC series,Ted Juracsik has solved the problems

and overcome the objections toevery previous reel and spoolsystem on the market, giving youfoolproof variable line capabilityin an instant. There’s nothing toremove–no loose parts, notricky threading or alignments.The drag system is absolutelyflawless. Tibor reels have manycustom finishes and engravingsavailable. Although Fly & Shot

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order any custom items you want.Visit Fly & Shot online at online at

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Travel TipsKnow Before You Go

by Kevin James Culp

Now you can experience the free-dom and simplicity of traveling with-out luggage. Luggage Concierge willship your bags to and from your desti-nation, allowing you to breeze throughairports without the discomfort andinconvenience of carrying them.

For costs, availability, and to askquestions about this service, call toll-free (800) 288-9818 or go online andstart the process right now atwww.luggageconcierge.com!

Insurance is always good to havebut makes the most sense with moreexpensive trips and complicated travelarrangements. Make sure you knowwhat the terms of repayment are onthe insurer’s end should the trip nothappen for whatever reason.TravelGuard International insures more thanfour million travelers each year, offer-ing protection against trip cancellationpenalties, travel interruptions anddelays, emergency medical expenses,lost baggage, and more. Plus, everyTravel Guard policy includes a 24-hourservice for emergency medical assis-tance, emergency travel changes, lostluggage tracking, pre-trip travel advice,and more. Check out policies online www.travelguard.com.

The quiet rustle of cottonwoodleaves. A graceful cast, delicate rise.You lift the rod and the reel sings.Back at the lodge they call it the 20-20Club: a 20-inch trout on a #20 dry fly.But everyone knows it’s not just aboutthe fish. Just as much, it’s about sun-sets and solitude, patience and fleetingmoments of perfection, and just beingout there, doing it.To plan your nextOff The Beaten Path fly fishing adven-ture, call The World Outdoors at(303) 413-0938 today.

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Top-Notch The best selling pontoon boat just got better.TheFish Cat 9 Pontoon Boat from Outcast Sporting Gear hasbeen redesigned for better performance. The six piece steelframe is more angler friendly than the older model. Thisnimble 9' pontoon boat is small enough for lakes andponds yet large enough for small rivers. Overnight fishingtrips are possible with the Fish Cat 9 and its 375 poundload capacity. To order yours, go to Fly & Shot Outfitters.



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REPLACE YOUR TIRED AND WORN FLY GEAR THIS SUMMERBY KEVIN JAMES CULP

time to go fly

Second Skin The Simms Gore-Tex®PacLite® Jacket is packable and

light-weight enough to not be abother, but tough enough to keep

you dry in the worst weather. Itrolls up and packs away in any

fly fishing vest, gear bag or boatcubby. This is one jacket you

don't want to be without. Fordetails, head over to Fly & ShotOutfitters, located at 3516 DixieHighway or call (859) 342-7700.

In The Loop The MayFlyTroutfisher Lanyard™ with

new horizontal tippetpost has assorted artisticdesigns with higher-qualitybeads, cord lock break-away, fly float cap, two

foam fly patches, and anti-swing clip! For additionalinformation, visit Fly &

Shot Outfitters located at3516 Dixie Highway

Erlanger, KY 41018, orcall (859) 342-7700.

Fly Baby Stow away with the Fishpond Cloudburst gear bag. Functionalfeatures aside, this has to be the sexiest fly gear bag to be found. It sim-

ply has to be seen in person to get a feel for all of the many features.See the many luggage options at Fly & Shot Outfitters, located at 3516

Dixie Highway or call them today at (859) 342-7700.

Serious Gear ProtectionBomb proof, Mack truck proof, it'sflat out tough. If you're a fly tyer you knowhow important your materials, vise and tools are to your trout fishing.TheFishpond Coyote Fly Tying Kit Bag will ease your mind. It’s got all the bells andwhistles for the serious tyer and molded construction to protect fragile tyingmaterials. For more information, call Fly & Shot Outfitters at (859) 342-7700.

Get Outside Rely on a DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer for the utmost in trip planning and backcountry access inOhio. Contains topographic maps with unbeatable detail, plus gazetteer information on great places to goand things to do. Each atlas is a quality paperback; size 11" x 15-1/2". To buy, go to Fly & Shot Outfitters,located at 3516 Dixie Highway in Erlanger, KY today. You can also buy online at www.flyandshot.com.

Roll Me Away The Teton Rolling Duffel fromFishpond is the perfect rolling fishing/lifestyleluggage piece for adventure travel.This gearbag has all the features one needs whiledestination fishing or traveling abroad.Outdoor enthusiasts and photographerslove this product because it holds a ton ofgear! We love the tough inline skate wheelsand the ventilated bottom compartment forwet gear storage. To buy, go to Fly & ShotOutfitters, located at 3516 Dixie Highway inErlanger, KY today. You can also find outmore about Fishpond products and buyonline at www.flyandshot.com. Right now!

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anyone to use a wide variety of detailed maps andaerial imagery for all outdoors activities.The

Earthmate® GPS PN-20 is a low-cost, high-sensitivity, fully integrated handheld GPS thatdelivers capabilities previously unavailableat any price. No extra maps to buy! For ademonstration, go to Fly & Shot Outfitters,located at 3516 Dixie Highway. You canalso buy online at www.flyandshot.com.

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complete selection ofswimming products.

Wildly Comfy TheTYR Graffiti Female

Singlet featuresRaceDri™ top

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Get Tanked The TYRSplice Female Tankinifeatures plush elastic,

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the TYR Splice Female4’’ Race Short.

Higher Spirit The TYRZenith Female Trisuit

features full RaceDri™body-mapping technol-ogy with QuikWik™

pad, a concealed frontzipper, comfy siliconeleg grippers, and aback pocket. TIP:

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Speed Skin Speedo’s female Unitard ismade for the Multi-sport athlete.

Speedo’s XDskin™ is made from quickdrying fabric that reduces skin chafing forthe bike, run, and beyond. The Speedo

female Hooded Shrug protects you duringinclement weather.The inside mesh chestpocket of the Speedo female Tank holdscold or hot packs for body temperature

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Swim Happy The TYR Splice Male Singlet seen here inKelly green features a concealed front zipper and side

mesh pockets. The TYR Male Singlet seen here inNavy features RaceDri™ top weight and mesh

technology with front zipper and back mesh pockets.

The perfect companion to these tops is the TYRSplice Male 9” Race Short. It features RaceDri™bottom weight and liner technology designedwith a thicker QuikWik™ pad for additional

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A-Z TRAVELPACKINGLIST• MEDIA• Cellphone, camera, MP3, GPS• Disposable underwater camera• Foreign-language conversion books• Journal, pen, maps, and directions• DVD player or DVD-capable laptop • Reading material and travel guide(s)

• MEDICAL• Antibiotic cream and anti-diarrheal meds• Band-Aids and bug repellent• For cruisers: Sea-sickness bands or pills• OTC (s) and Prescription medicines• Vitamins and Other Supplements

• MONEY & DOCUMENTS• Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail• Auto insurance card• Cash, copy of medical history• Driver's license/int. driver's license• Emergency numbers and embassy

phone/address for each location• Paper airline tickets or e-ticket • Passports and visas, if necessary• Pre-paid phone card• Travelers checks and receipt • Vaccination certificates, if required• Your itinerary

• MISCELLANEOUS• Currency converter• Keys, luggage locks• Massage oil• Plastic zip-loc bags• Playing cards• Sports gear (bike, golf clubs, swim

goggles, sunscreen and sunglasses• Umbrella

• SUNDRIES• Acne control product• Baby powder and Oil• Blow dryer/straightening iron and brush• Deodorant• Makeup and remover• Tampons• Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash• Dental floss• Shampoo/conditioner/styling products• Tweezers

• ESSENTIALS • Athletic shoes and socks• Bathing/swimming, training suit(s)• Money belt• An adventurous spirit

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3. The Aqua Sphere Kaiman Swim Goggles feature a full 180-degree fieldof view and are perfect for open water swimming and triathlons. Welove the super-soft skirt engineered for comfort and a watertight seal.

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How about experiencing two distinct

ecosystems in the heart of Southern Africa? Still

thirsty for more? Spend magical days in Costa

Rica that you will never forget. Altitude meter

still in need of a spike? Sip some fine brew while

taking in some sweet blues in Telluride. In this

issue, we indulge your fantasies with lifestyle

sports-oriented sojourns to all of the above.

What destination do you dream of? A Pushkar Camel Fair in India?

FOURpointsindia ❂ africa ❂ costa rica ❂ united states

RLat: 26°30'N. Long: 74°32'E. Pushkar, Rajasthan (India)

ajasthan is deservedly GeoExpeditions’ most popular Indiadestination because of its tangibleculture (romantic, knightly,chivalric), its natural and humancharms (looming deserts andfabulous architecture), and per-haps most of all because of itsgreat festivals, where all of theregion’s mad color and what Jungcalled India’s “complete life”come together in celebration.

On this and the following festi-val-centered trip, they delve intotwo of Rajasthan’s most famousand colorful celebrations—in thiscase, the Pushkar Camel Fair, agreat place to witness the inter-twining of devotion and daily exis-tence that forms that completelife. India abounds with templesdedicated to two facets of the

Hindu trinity of creation: Vishnu,the preserver, and Shiva, thedestroyer. But the country’s onlytemple dedicated to the all-pow-erful Brahma, the creator, is locat-ed in Pushkar. And it’s here, onthe rising of the year’s 11th fullmoon, that what seems like all ofRajasthan assembles to worshipand buy and sell vast collectionsof goats, sheep, cows, jewelry, pot-tery, and, of course, camels, greatrumbling oceans of camels. You’llvisit Pushkar during the gather-ing’s early days, well in advance ofthe Nikon Brigades. Your privatecamp is within walking distanceof the festival, but far enoughaway from the tumult to providesome welcome peace and quiet atday’s end.

Geo Expeditions named this trip‘Beyond Pushkar’ because itbranches out to yet another grand

event, the seldom visited andhighly colorful festival at Kolayat.It’s a perfect contrast to Pushkar,with an abundance of religiousrituals, Bhakti songs, local handi-crafts, and waves of pilgrims(including Naga sadhus) whocome to bathe in Kolayat’s famedlake and pay respects to thetemple of Kapil Muni. Of course,visits to Udaipur by the lakes,“blue” Jaipur, deserty Jamba(where you’ll likely spy Indianantelopes), princely Jaipur, andAgra, home of the Taj Mahal, areincluded.

How To Get ThereTo book the Geo Expeditions

Beyond Pushkar tour, call themat (800) 777-8183. Visit themonline to learn more aboutthis and other expeditions atwww.geoex.com today! ☛

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tional $1,800 you’ll experience a luxury train ride fromPretoria to Cape Town where you’ll have three days ofprivate flexible tours. You will rest your head at thewaterfront-situated luxury hotel. Enjoy a waterfronttoast before you head out on a late afternoon flight.

Photo TipA night-capable camera is a major plus for this trip.

Remember to bring extra memory cards; batteries(rechargeable or not, plus conversion kit); a carddownloader, if you don’t have multiple cards; andalways store your cards along with a water-absorbantpacket to absorb humidity. You can find a killer selec-tion, get expert advice, check out the latest travel bagsand luggage at Central Camera in Chicago at (312)427-5580. They have been at the same location forover a 100 years and know a ton about photography.

How To Get ThereTo get started booking a Bushtracks vacations, call

Bushtracks Expeditions at (800) 995-8689 or visit themonline at www.bushtracks.com today. ☛

DELTA ANIMAL FUN FACTS:The delta provides a seasonal habitat to numerousdifferent species.Among these are African elephants, theAfrican buffalo, the Hippopotamus, the Lechwe, the Topi,the Blue wildebeest, the Giraffe, the Nile crocodile, theLion, the Cheetah, the Leopard, hyenas, wild dogs, theGreater kudu, the Sable antelope, both the Black andthe White rhinoceros, the Water monitor, zebras, theWarthog and the Chacma baboon.The delta alsoincludes over 400 species of birds, including the Africanfish eagle, the Crested crane, and the Sacred ibis.

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Lat: 19°00'S. Long: 23°00'E. Okavango Delta, Botswana (Africa)

Get set to get wild because you’re going to have theAfrican adventure of a lifetime! I serve up to you mypersonal African vacation selection for our summerissue: (Best Big Game Savannas of Southern Africa—Botswana and Zambia with optional Luxury Trainextension to Cape Town, South Africa) fromBushtracks vacations. This ten day lifestyle sportsvacation with an optional six day extension will fry thecorneas right out of your head with some of the mostbreathtaking scenery on the globe. During your tenday adventure you will visit two distinct ecosystems inthe heart of Southern Africa. To enjoy this much terri-tory you will fly in comfortably safe planes and in awe-somely well-equipped vehicles. When feet do hit theground for closer exploration and thoughts turn to

food and shelter, you will experience everything fromthe luxury Grace Hotel in Rosebank to exclusive safaricamps equipped with all the amenities you’d expect ofa high-end tour provider like Bushtracks. The nightdrives, where you will see insanely interesting noctur-nal species like hyena, porcupine, civet, genet, andhoneybadger, will blow your mind if not your camera’smemory card. The canoe and boating in the OkavangoDelta and Lower Zambezi is so amazing that it is diffi-cult to put into words, and the angling is unreal! Theopportunities are so plentiful you may never want toleave. Something not to be missed on any trip to Africais seeing and experiencing Victoria Falls. Victoria Fallswill leave you speechless. This leg of the trip is a stealstarting at around $4,700.

If I were in your shoes, I would opt for the six dayextension without batting an eye. For roughly an addi-

The canoe and boating on the Okavango Delta and Lower Zambezi

Okavango Delta,Botswana

Lat: 37°93'N. Long: 107°81'W.Telluride, Colorado (United States)

The hills of Telluride come alive with the sound of musicevery year in September. Only difference from the von Trapptale is that these “hills” are the majestic 10,000- to 14,000-footpeaks of Telluride, CO and the “music” is nothin’ otherthan the cooler-than-cool blues. This year, the 14th annualTelluride Blues & Brews Festival hits the Town Park stageSeptember 14th, 15th, and 16th. The world-renowned lineupof crooning talent has included B.B. King, the AllmanBrothers Band, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, and uniquecollaborations such as Bonerama (an all-trombone group).Extra-curricular activities to the day’s on-stage billing includelate-night jams at local juke joints, a free acoustic artist series,and the Telluride Acoustic Blues Camp. Did we mention thebeer? With imbibing billed as an integral part of the program,over 50 top-notch microbrews from around the U.S. areserved up all weekend long—including a Grand Tastingon Saturday. Hip blues, choice microbrews, and mountainbliss—it’s more fun than should be humanly allowed. Formore information, check out www.tellurideblues.com. Top tipfor flatlanders: respect thy elevation. With the town ofTelluride at nearly 9,000 feet, too many brews can certainlygive you a case of the blues. There are also seven camp-grounds, including Telluride’s Town Park. Don’t miss BridalVeil Falls. At 431 feet, it’s the highest falls in Colorado!

How To Get ThereTo get started on your next Blues & Brews lifestyle sports

adventure, call (866) 515-6166 or visit them online at site atwww.tellurideblues.com today. ✉

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Lat: 9°59'N. Long: 84°04'W.San José, Costa Rica (Central America)

This is everything a family vacation should be—amazingwildlife encounters, a wild, beautiful, and exotic land, interac-tion with proud and friendly hosts, stimulating activity, andcarefree quiet time. You’ll experience the best Costa Ricahas to offer—vibrant jungles, towering volcanoes, Caribbeanbeaches, tiny hamlets, a farmers’ market, a local school, andthe history and excitement of San José.

The first two nights of your adventure you will bed downat the Hotel El Rodeo, which is set in tropical gardens withviews of the spectacular Poás and Barva volcanoes, and youwill enjoy some Jacuzzi and pool time to unwind. Nights threeand four will be at the Hacienda Casa Turire. This beautifulestate recalls the gracious charm of a colonial plantationhome with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountainsas a dramatic backdrop. Your second to last and final nightwill be spent at the Tortuga Lodge. You will absolutely lovethis place, I assure you. This award-winning eco-lodge hasspacious and airy riverfront rooms, a spring-fed pool that is todie for, an open-air dining room, and hammocks hung inevery nook and cranny so you can drift away while rocking ina light breeze.

How To Get ThereDepending on when you go, the Austin-Lehman Costa

Rica Family Adventure will run roughly anywhere from$2,400-$2,900. Children 5-12 are 25% off when sharing aroom with two adults. For booking info, call an expertin customized lifestyle sports travel, Austin-LehmanAdventures at (800) 575-1540 today.

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ULTIMATESCUBA TRIPS • Cozumel, MexicoOct. 6–13, 2007: Dive with the DiveHouse and stay at the Fiesta AmericanaResort while visiting one of the topdiving destinations in the Caribbean Sea.Fast boats will take you to the best siteson this beautiful and healthy coral reef.Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resortoverlooks the largest and oldest coralreefs. It is therefore one of the pre-ferred destinations for lovers of thesubmarine world. Its quay, private beachclub, rooms, bars, and restaurants makethis hotel a paradise within a paradise.Warm water and lots of drift divingmake this an “easy” trip for a group toenjoy. You can buy this trip by callingScuba Unlimited at (513) 793-4747 orshoot them an e-mail for additionalinformation at [email protected].

• Bonaire, Netherland AntillesJan 23-Feb 2, 2008: Scuba Unlimited

returns to the island of Bonaire fortheir annual trip to their favorite desti-nation. Daily boat dives and unlimitedshore diving allow you to dive as muchor as little as you desire.You will bestaying at the Sand Dollar Resort.At theSand Dollar Resort, every condo facesthe ocean, all rooms are situated tocatch the trade winds, and bedroomsare air conditioned. Bonaire set thestandard in reef conservation more than25 years ago when it instituted one ofthe first permanent mooring systems,prohibited anchoring of boats, and desig-nated all of Bonaire's waters down tothe 200 foot depth an official marinepark. This is a great trip for for diversof all abilities. Call for estimated cost.You can buy this trip by calling ScubaUnlimited at (513) 793-4747, or shootthem an e-mail for details [email protected].

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SUBMERSIBLEDive computers have truly revolutionized the

way we experience the sport of diving.Computers allow you to extend your bottomtime by computing your dive on a multiple-levelbasis. If you suffer a bends hit, your computerwill provide critical information. Computersdon’t lie, and they don’t forget. However, divecomputers have become such an integral part ofdiving that we sometimes forget how amazingthey are.

HOW DO I BUY ONE?Many factors go into buying a dive computer.

Ultimately, it comes down to two key questionsto ask yourself. First, ask yourself if you want acomputer that is air-integrated or non-air-inte-grated. Air-integrated computers give you con-tinually updated readings of remaining air andthe amount of time that air should last you givenyour current circumstances. Non-air-integratedcomputers do not provide this data, and youmust still rely on an analog submersible pressuregauge. Air-integrated computers are typicallymore expensive. Second, ask yourself how muchrisk you are willing to take.That answer will helpyou select a computer with a liberal or conser-vative algorithm, the mathematical formula thecomputer uses to determine nitrogen satura-tion. Ask your local independent dive shopabout algorithms and how to pick a dive com-puter based on your specific needs.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR?Think where you’ll be wearing the unit.Will

you want a wrist, hose, or console-mountedcomputer? Next, think if you want a Nitrox-compatible unit. If you are not currently Nitrox-certified, you may be so in the very near future.

You need to be able to read the computerdisplay easily. Know your options when the bat-tery dies. Many computers have user-changeablebatteries. Some require a shop technician to dothe battery change and others must be sentback to the manufacturer. Some dive computerscan be downloaded to a desktop computer.Thisrequires you to load software with an interface,and gives you a graphical display of your diving.At the minimum, the graph shows your depthand time over the course of a dive. More sophis-ticated models show ascent rate violations, airconsumption (for air-integrated models), andpredicted nitrogen load in your tissues.

GETTING STARTEDNow is a great time if you’ve been consider-

ing taking the plunge and buying a state-of-the-art dive computer because the current featuresand functions will allow you to do more whileunderwater and know more about your diveswhen back on dry land.

The Aeris Epic Computer is so small andstylish you can wear it on your wrist to dinneras well as your next dive trip. Enjoy the freedomof eliminating a hose from your system, whileenjoying the freedom of movement underwaterwith complete dive data at a glance. The AerisEpic Computer features hoseless air integratedtechnology. It’s Nitrox programmable with up to3 Nitrox mixes up to 100% O2, Buddy PressureCheck™—button press underwater scans forpre-programmed transmitters, PC Download /settings (upload cable and strap extenderincluded), safety stop count-down timer, audibleand visual alarms, advanced watch functionsincluding alternate time zone, stopwatch, laptimer, daily alarm, and countdown timer, and theever important feature—user-replaceable bat-teries. The epic may be programmed to readfrom three independent transmitters, allowingthe user to monitor tank pressure from multiplecylinders—even other divers!

To ask the experts about which dive comput-er is right for you, head over to Scuba Unlimited,located at 8966 Blue Ash Road in Cincinnati, orgo online to www.2dive4.com today. Make sureto support your local retailer!

SoftwareARE YOU CONSIDERING BUYING ADIVE COMPUTER? FIRST CONSIDER YOUR

DIVE STYLE,THEN START SHOPPING!

Always Reliable The Citizen 20th Anniversary Aqualand brings theconvenience of Eco-Drive to a full-function dive watch, includ-

ing a backlight and dive log memory. It charges in natural orartificial light. It will never need a battery and displays thecurrent depth display digitally to 300 feet.To buy, call ScubaUnlimited located at 8966 Blue Ash Road.

Artemis Power, comfort, andefficiency are three inseparablebenefits that you will never divewithout as soon as you slip yourfeet into a pair of Volo Race fins.Enjoy them whenever you travel,for both scuba diving and snorkel-

ing. For details, go online towww.2dive4.com or to get

fitted go to Scuba Unlimited.


The Tank The XS Scuba Mesh Backpack (left) is the world’s only meshbackpack on wheels! It features the same heavy-duty wheels as their

other bags, has adjustable shoulder straps which are padded forcomfort; the Stainless steel hardware will not rust or corrode...ever, andit folds up compact for traveling divers. We love the large DRY pocket

for your camera, towels, and wet clothing.The dimensions of the bag are:29" x 16.5". To buy, head over to Scuba Unlimited, located at 8966 Blue

Ash Road in Cincinnati or go online to www.2dive4.com today.

Must-Have The XS Scuba Folding Travel BCD Hangerfeatures a unique folding design and is ideal for travel.

The tough x-beam construction stands strong tripafter trip.To buy, call Scuba Unlimited.

Aphrodite Designed to visually enhance the female form,the Trilastic system uses a combination of materials andthicknesses assembled to ensure comfort and warmthduring any kind of dive. This variety of materials, includ-ing super-stretch flex panels placed appropriatelythroughout the suit, create a highly elastic fit enablingease of movement. It’s available in both 7/5/3 and5/4/3 combinations.

Hera The Rash Guard Trilastic design allows youto move in complete freedom while the flatlockstitching won't leave marks or irritate even themost sensitive skin.The special material pro-vides better than SPF 30 from UV rays. Formore information, call Scuba Unlimited at(513) 793-4747 today.

Health Tip—Flying andSCUBA Diving

Pressure changes associated with both ofthese activities can rupture your eardrums or

inner-ear membranes.Talk to your doctorbefore flying with a cold, because if congestionblocks your Eustachian tubes, you might notbe able to equalize pressure between the

outer and middle ears. The same risk appliesto SCUBA diving if you go up or down

too fast and don’t equalize properly.

underwater fun

THIS SUMMER GET INTO THE SPORT OF SCUBA DIVINGBY KEVIN JAMES CULP

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Light My Fire The Lazer-Stik™ Light Stick from Innovative Scuba is similarin size to a chemical light stick.The entire lens glows super bright greenor blue. It comes in Constant-On or Flashing models. The lights last 12hours (constant-on) and 20 hours (flashing) between battery changes

and is rated to 350' depth.To try one out, head over to ScubaUnlimited, located at 8966 Blue Ash Road in Cincinnati today.

See The Light The new Princeton TecShockwave LED Light has a triple 3 watt maxbright LED. What exactly does that mean?

Well, the best way to explain it is like takingthe sun underwater with you, a crisp clear truelight with unprecedented brightness and a full

9 watts to be exact. To see more clearlyhead over to Scuba Unlimited located at

8966 Blue Ash Road in Cincinnati.

Hestia The sea, its creatures,its unexpected wonders… you

won't miss a thing thanks tothe broad field of view provid-ed by the Mares X-Vision Mid.

The soft silicone skirt isdesigned to perfectly trace the

contours of your face. It isperfect to travel with.To buy,

call Scuba Unlimited.

It Takes Two Baby The new ICON for Men and theALIIKAI for Women, a new addition to the Mares SHEDIVES Collection, are ideal for the traveling diver andfeature Mares’ new exclusive “Quick Pak” system. In

today's world of travel we are strictly confined by air-line weight restrictions, therefore the design of your

equipment needs to encompass elements to be travelfriendly.The ICON and ALIIKAI new back mounted

bladder designs offer outstanding lift capacity (44 lbs)and streamlined fit for maximum comfort and free-

dom of movement. Mares' new exclusive “Quick Pak”system allows the BC to be folded into only 18" X11.8" X 11.8" and easily packed and stowed in your

carry-on luggage. To try one on, call Scuba Unlimited.

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