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Altrec.com Backpacks:

Free Shipping on backpacks for school, hiking, and kids from top brands including The North Face, Camelbak, Osprey and Billabong at Altrec.com. 

Northwest Voyageurs:

offers luxury whitewater rafting & other adventures in Idaho on the Salmon & Snake Rivers as well as in Oregon, Costa Rica, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands. We offer and array of rafting, horseback riding, hiking, fishing & sea kayak adventure vacations. 

Tahoe Trips & Trails:

Hiking and multisport tours in Lake Tahoe, Southern Utah, Tetons, Yosemite, California Wine Country (Sonoma and Napa Valleys) and Northern California Coast (Mendocino and Point Reyes National Seashore), and Washington State's Olympic Peninsula. 

The World Outdoors:

Hiking & Multi-Sport Tours, small groups, expert guides, distinctive accommodations and…fun!Singles, family, camping and custom tours also available.Active vacations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, China,Australia, Australia, New Zealand & Fiji. 

Mariah Costa Rica Travel:

offers full-service, customized vacation travel planning for independent travelers to Costa Rica. Customized travel arrangements to rainforests, beaches, wildlife reserves & unique lodges. Choose active or soft adventure within this lush tropical country! 

Timberline Adventures:

Now in its 26th year, Timberline offers an athletic and innovative program of fully supported, inn-to-inn bicycling & hiking adventure vacations throughout the U.S. & Canada, including 36 national parks & monuments. 

Pocono Whitewater Adventures:

Moose, Connecticut Rivers, New York, New Hampshire, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, and adrenaline-filled action in our Skirmish paintball games 

Backroads:

Unparalleled bicycling, walking, wilderness skiing, and multi sport vacations to 101 destinations worldwide. Inn and camping trips for all ages and abilities since 1979. Special departures for families and solo travelers. 

Seagull Canoe Outfitters:

Paddle Minnesota's Boundary Waters canoe area or Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park from our base on Seagull Lake at the end of Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, Minnesota. 

Holiday Expeditions:

Over 40 years experience visiting the most spectacular landscapes on earth: Grand Canyon, Canyonlands, and Dinosaur National Parks on the Colorado, Snake and Salmon Rivers.  BOOK NOW!

Alaska River Expeditions:

Official outfitter guides since 1995, offering day trips, wilderness trips, youth programs as well as lodging and camping in Alaska. 

Latin American Escapes:

specializes in adventure, natural history, & cultural group tours, expeditions and customized itineraries to all countries in Central and South America. 

Austin Lehman:

We focus on running the best trips in Americas and Africa. We’ve been guiding family, group, & solo active vacations since 1985. With over 40 itineraries to amazing destinations, we’ve created adventures to unique local & cultural experiences just for you 

Bike Hike Adventures:

Worldwide multisport adventures for earthlings addicted to outdoor life. Bike, Hike, Raft, Horseback, and Sea Kayak in one adventure-filled expedition. No extra fees for solo travellers. 

River Point Outfitting Co. and Resort:

Ely, MN lakebased outfitter and full service resort providing "Paddle the Quiet Side" (R) outfitting service since 1944 for canoe and fishing trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and Canada's Quetico Park, and also offering hiking excursions. 

Three Rivers Resort, Inc.:

sits along the Lochsa River where it joins the Selway and Clearwater, in Lowell, Idaho. Great fishing, hunting, rafting, kayaking and hiking territory offering lodging, camping, and a great restaurant on the Lewis & Clark Trail. 

Rivermen West Virginia Whitewater Rafting:

The best West Virginia whitewater rafting and outdoor adventures - New and Gauley Rivers! Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, camping & more. Family and youth programs. 

Adventure Life:

Let us show you the true colors of Latin America! Join our cultural, ecological and multisport adventures in the Andes, Amazon, Galapagos & Central America. Small groups, family-run hotels & local guides intimate with the area equal our travel philosophy. 

Alaska Alpine Adventures:

is Lake Clark and Katmai National Park's premier mountain guide service. Offering guided Alpine Backpacking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Basecamping and Multi-sport Adventures in Alaska's "Real" wilderness. 

Exposure Alaska:

Offering challenging week-long adventure trips, outdoor education programs and 30-60 day expeditions with unique opportunities to help on conservation projects. Hiking, mountaineering, sea kayaking, multi-sport adventures and affordable custom trips. 

Canyon Rim Adventures, Inc.:

Grand Canyon without the crowds! Explore the backcountry of the North Rim on one of our deluxe, all-inclusive adventure vacations. Our packages combine mountain biking, hiking, and sightseeing into Grand Canyon memories. All ability levels welcome! 

TerraTrek:

Escape with TerraTrek! TerraTrek offers premier small group bicycling and multi-sport vacations throughout North America. Explore America while staying at the finest lodgings and dining at the best restaurants. 

Mariah Wilderness Women's Expeditions:

Women's whitewater rafting and International adventure travel trips. Raft fun and exciting rivers, sea kayak in Baja, explore international rainforests, rivers, beaches, and cultures. 

Blazing Adventures:

With 30 years of experience in Colorado, Aspen/Snowmass' best whitewater rafting company will guide you on your most memorable adventures. Half to full day raft trips, from beginner to advanced. Check out our bike, hike, jeep and Sunset Dinner Tours. 

Southwind Adventures:

First-class Nature, Cultural & Adventure Travel in South America since 1990. Galapagos Cruises, Cultural Odysseys, Amazon Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Expeditions, Trekking, Biking, Rafting & more! Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru & Patagonia. 

Nature Adventures Outfitters:

Guided naturalist tours in Francis Marion National Forest Charleston, SC. Blackwater swamps, saltwater marshes & Barrier Islands. National Geographic Adventure Magazine recommended outfitter - July 2001. 

Adventure Indonesia:

an Indonesian tour operator offering wildlife, cultural & mountaineering trips throughout Indonesia. Many years of experience. A member of the Association of Indonesian Tour & Travel Agencies (ASITA), PATA & Overseas Allied member of JATA. 

Alaska Outdoors Tours:

Our unique small group camping tours visit Alaska's famous national parks and allow you to choose from an exciting array of day trip adventures: hike, raft, fish, flight see, kayak, just to name a few. The choice is yours! 

Freewheeling Adventures:

specializes in Canadian and European small group or self-guided cycling, with family and multisport options, including sea kayaking, hiking and tidal rafting. The casual, intimate style with idyllic picnics & small, outstanding inns has earned accolades. 

Hondoo River and Trails:

Adventure holidays in the canyonlands of the Colorado Plateau since 1975. Offers day & multi-day trips featuring deluxe camping or inn-to-inn lodging. Activities include horseback riding, vehicle touring and hiking. 

Adventure Specialists:

A small ranch based group of educated explorers offering unusual adventure vacations; trekking, horse trips and exploration in Peru, Copper Canyon and Colorado. Archaeologists, cowboys, sailors, climbers and world class guides… 

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters:

Wilderness Canoe camping in Minnesota's Boundary Waters or Canada's Quetico Park. Complete or partial outfitting and all you need for a wilderness vacation of a lifetime! 

NatureQuest:

Uncommon journeys for the active traveler in the spirit of adventure and discovery. Ecotoursim - Adventure Tours - Scuba Diving - Cultural Explorations 

GAP Adventures:

GAP offers small group adventures to over 100 countries worldwide, based on low impact, sustainable tourism practices offering good value to those willing to step outside the world of international tourist resorts. We are the Great Adventure People! 

Absolute Adventure Travel:

Absolute Adventure Travel specializes in custom, semi-custom and set departure vacations to Africa, Britain, South America and Nepal. We spend many months each year exploring destinations around the world, seeking distinctive accommodations. 

Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures:

Retrace the trail of Lewis & Clark! Paddle the Missouri, Main Salmon and Lochsa Rivers, hike or bike the Lolo Trail and camp at sites used by the expedition. Trips for all experience levels. Trips include history, gourmet food, & memories for a lifetime. 

Outpost Wilderness Adventure:

25 years of first class small group adventures. Colorado base camp facility with programs in the Rockies, Mexico, Texas and the Alps. Adults, families and special summer programs for teenagers. 

O.A.R.S. Rafting & Adventure Travel:

O.A.R.S. offers first-class whitewater rafting & kayaking on over 35 rivers & coastlines worldwide. With more than 75 unique itineraries in California, Idaho, Grand Canyon, Galapagos, etc., O.A.R.S. caters to active travelers of all ages and abilities.  Shop Online

Moab Adventure Center:

Experience the very best of Moab, Utah. Extraordinary National Park tours, Hummer Safaris, rafting trips, horseback riding, scenic flights, mountain biking, multi-sport adventures, and online store. 

Western River Expeditions:

All-inclusive rafting vacations in Grand Canyon, Green River, and Colorado River plus extraordinary National Park tours, Hummer Safaris, horseback riding, mountain biking, multi-sport adventures, and online store.  Shop Online

Euro-Bike & Walking Tours:

Exceptional Active Vacations For over 30 years! Luxury tours to Europe’s most inviting regions. Special departures for families, and private groups. Economy trips available. 

Exodus Wilderness Adventures:

Family owned and operated river trips on Idaho’s Salmon River. Featureing ˝ and full day whitewater rafting trips near Riggins, wilderness raft trips on the Main & Lower Salmon. Enjoy jet boat/raft combo trips, scenic jet boat tours & steelhead fishing! 

Latin Trails:

South America tour: Galapagos Islands tours - yacht charters & individual cruise bookings on board private yachts & expedition ships, Amazon cruises, Machu Picchu trips, travel to Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, custom adventures for groups & individuals. 

AdventureWomen, Inc.:

AdventureWomen is the “grande dame” of worldwide adventure travel for active women over 30. Small, congenial, non-smoking groups. Raft, hike, ride horses, sea kayak, sail, snorkel, scuba dive, and ski in some of the world’s most amazing destinations. 

Bush & Associates:

Award-winning visitor center for Western Colorado: Telluride Style, Montrose Style & The San Juans Outdoor Adventure Magazines; Telluride Jazz Celebration & Telluride Blues & Brews program guides. 

North American River Runners:

Since 1975 North American River Runners has run professional whitewater trips down the New and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia. Activities include rafting, kayaking, fishing rope courses, climbing, paintball, camping & more. 

Scenic Wolf Resort:

An exquisite mountaintop village perched 4,300 feet atop the panoramic peaks of Western North Carolina. Fabulous wintertime skiing, luxurious summertime living, and year-round spectacular evening sunsets and cabin rentals make for a great family getaway. 

REO Rafting Resort:

REO Rafting Resort offers whitewater rafting trips and family vacations near Vancouver, Whistler, Seattle/Vancouver Island. Paddle raft the Nahatlatch, Thompson, Stein and Fraser Rivers. Club REO vacations feature your choice of 11 adventure activities. 

Mohican Reservation Campgrounds & Canoeing:

Ohio's most scenic rustic riverfront sites. RV's tent camping & canoeing: cabins, tent & tipi rentals. Catering and live entertainment; special group rates & packages. Home of the Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow. A top-rated park! 

Active New Zealand:

Outdoor adventures around New Zealand including hiking, biking, cycling, and multisport vacations taking you off the beaten trail for the trip of a lifetime. We have a range of active adventure tours to suit all abililty levels and interests. 

Adventure Alaska Tours:

We offer travel packages from general touring to wilderness trips: sightseeing, natural history, hiking, canoeing, photography, dog sledding. Eco-tour styles from cozy lodges to camping featuring people & places off the beaten path. 

Eco Family Adventures:

The leaders in eco family vacations, all our itineraries are family-friendly, carbon neutral, have a focus on social environmental stewardship and are chosen for their pristine wilderness value. Extra guides on our trips provide entertainment for you kids 

Mountain Travel Sobek:

Mountain Travel Sobek pioneered small-group adventure trvel back in 1969. Choose among more than 150 active adventure vacations to worldwide destinations.You can also choose from several Private Adventure trips or have us create a custom trip for you.  BOOK NOW!

Canyon Voyages:

Join us for whitewater rafting & calm water kayaking on the Colorado & Green Rivers near Arches & Canyonlands National Parks in Moab, Utah. We offer 1/2-day & 5-day trips for all ages & skill levels. Boat and gear rentals available 


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