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Lois' Adventure Travel Blog November 2008 Archive

By Lois Friedland, About.com Guide to Adventure Travel

Mountaineer Who Saves Lives on K2 Receives National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Award

Sunday November 30, 2008
This year's National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award goes to a man who risked his life several times to save others. Pemba Gyalje Sherpa was part of the ... Read More

Specialty Travel Agents Pick Ecotourism As One of Best Types of Travel

Wednesday November 26, 2008
The Specialty Travel Agents Association has just announced that ecotourism is one of its picks for the best types of travel to explore in 2009. This group of travel ... Read More

Hike, Climb - or Just Look at Scenic Red Rock Canyon, Minutes from Las Vegas

Monday November 24, 2008
So you haven't seen daylight in Las Vegas, between hours at a gaming table, watching Cirque de Soleil's LOVE and a few hours of sleep. When you're ready to ... Read More

Who's Your Favorite Adventure Travel Company?

Wednesday November 19, 2008
I've listed a bunch of my favorites, based on feedback from many travelers who enjoy exploring the world. Trips offered by these adventure travel companies will take you ... Read More

Cheap Heli-Skiing - Not an Oxymoron

Saturday November 15, 2008
You know business is slow when heli-skiing operations start offering great deals. CMH (Canadian Mountain Holidays) is offering an unprecedented price of $975 (CDN) per day to explore ... Read More

Travel Blog Carnival: Fun Adventures for the Family

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Looking for new places to go with your kids? Eighteen of About.com's travel guides' have put together a Carnival Blog that highlights entertaining places and trips for family outings and ... Read More

Are You Crazy Enough and Skate Well Enough to Enter the Red Bull Crashed Ice?

Saturday November 8, 2008
Ever hear about the Red Bull Crashed Ice, an adventure race on skates? The race takes place on a 550-meter ice-track that not only winds its way through the Old ... Read More

Shore Diving In Living Art Museums

Wednesday November 5, 2008
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