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Adventure North, LLC |
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Adventure NORTH, LLC produces
well-organized adventure races in the Midwest that challenge
the mind and the soul as much as they do the body. |
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Adventure Sports Magazine
is North America's premier adventure racing and multi-sport magazine.
Chocked full of in-depth features, profiles and race reports, insightful
gear reviews and invigorating photography, it's the outdoor adventure
athlete's monthly guide to multi-sport racing and beyond. Unlike any other
magazine, Adventure Sports covers the lifestyle and many activities of the
multi-tasking outdoor endurance athlete.
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The Africa
Travel Association - is the international
professional travel industry association for Africa.
Headquartered in New York City, with chapters throughout the
United States, Canada and Africa, is a non-profit,
non-political and educational organization established in 1975
to promote tourism to the continent of Africa. The primary
objective is to promote the tourist attractions of the
Continent and educate all interested travel agents, meeting
and conference planners, group tour organizers and incentive
companies about the products and services offered by the
tourism industry in Africa. |
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Founded in 1976 to unite the
hiking community,
American Hiking Society is the only national organization
dedicated to establishing, protecting, and maintaining
America's foot trails. AHS programs champion hiking
conservation issues, build partnerships between public and
private stakeholders, and provide critical resources to enable
trail advocates to plan, fund and develop trails in their own
communities. |
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America Outdoors |
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America Outdoors® is an
international trade association of over 600 professional
companies providing outdoor recreation services and outdoor
equipment to more than two million Americans each year. Our
members operate in 43 states and 50 foreign countries. Member
companies offer guided whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking,
horsepacking, hiking, fishing, bike tours, dude/guest ranches,
and other recreation services.
Our mission is the conservation and enhancement
of quality outdoor experiences on America's lands and waters.
America Outdoors represents the outfitting industry and the
public it serves in policy-making to maintain access to
recreation resources while pursuing a goal of responsible
shared-use of our precious natural heritage. |
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APTA is a non-profit association created
exclusively for the travel trade as a means to learn more about tourism throughout Africa.
Our association brings together the travel agent, the tour wholesaler; hotels, airlines
and other industry related companies whose common goal is to educate those involved with
tourism to Africa.
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 Bureau of Land
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The Canadian Tourism Commission - CTC - is
a public/private sector partnership assists all segments of the travel industry to plan,
direct, manage and implement programs to generate and promote tourism to and within Canada.
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO),
with headquarters in Barbados and
marketing operations in New York, London and Toronto, is the Caribbean’s
tourism development agency and comprises membership of 32 member governments
and a myriad of private sector companies. The CTO’s mission is to provide to
and through its members, the services and information needed for the
development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of
the Caribbean people. The organization provides specialized support and
technical assistance to member countries in the areas of marketing, human
resource development, research and statistics and sustainable tourism
development. The CTO disseminates information on behalf of its member
governments to consumers and the travel trade.
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Chicago Area Adventure Racing Association |
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The Chicago
Area Adventure Racing Association is a resource for education,
training and support for adventure racers and race directors
in the Chicago area. |
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Chicago
Athlete Magazine |
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Chicago Athlete Magazine is the
most comprehensive source of information for athletes who
participate in running, cycling, multi-sport events, swimming,
adventure racing, paddling, walking, cross country skiing and
other winter events. |
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Chicago
Mountaineering Club |
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Founded in 1940, The Chicago
Mountaineering Club's mission is to: promote interest in the
sport and craft of mountaineering, foster fellowship among
climbers of the Chicago/Midwest area, disseminate
mountaineering knowledge and information, develop skill in the
climbing techniques of its Members, and sponsor rock, ice and
alpine climbing outings. Anyone, regardless of experience or
skill level, may apply for Membership. |
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Chill is a non-profit learn-to-snowboard program for
disadvantaged and at-risk inner-city kids. Now operating in
nine North American cities, Chill provides over 1500
underprivileged youth with an opportunity to succeed through
the sport of snowboarding each winter season!
For more information on
Chill, please visit our website housed at
www.burton.com |
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C.L.I.M.B. For Kids works with high school students to
unite education, technology and the outdoors. Our program
creates global learning through international expeditions: our
students travel to foreign countries to set up donated
computer labs. They are responsible for teaching foreign
students how to maintain the hardware and use the software.
Then we use these new international connections to enhance
learning in our American classrooms. We invite kids from our
participating schools to develop problem solving and
leadership skills through online expeditions where they can
meet students from all over the world, learn from different
cultures and develop life-long friendships. |
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Dive
Chronicles |
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The Ice
Age Park & Trail Foundation (IAPTF) |
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The Ice Age Park & Trail
Foundation (IAPTF) is a non-profit, volunteer- and
member-based organization headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. Established in 1958, it now has over 5,000 members
who support the Ice Age Trail.
Working cooperatively with the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, National Park
Service, many local governments, businesses and private
landowners, IAPTF staff and volunteers work to protect,
promote, build and maintain the many segments of the Ice Age
Trail — a thousand-mile national and state scenic trail
located entirely in Wisconsin. The purpose of the Trail is to
tell the story of the Ice Age and continental glaciation along
a scenic footpath. |
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Longitude Books |
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No matter where you are heading,
we've got a handpicked selection of books and maps to tempt
you. To order, call 800-342-2164 - or visit longitudebooks.com,
where you may also sign up for our short, monthly update of
new & noteworthy books, offers and reports from the field. |
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Mexico
Tourism Board |
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Mexico is a mosaic of
biodiversity like no other. It boast the most extensive
coastline in Latin America. It has the third largest mineral
reserves in the world. Its forest are among the top ten on the
planet. It has significant stores of oil. It is the ninth in
the world in terms of fauna. first in reptiles, second in
mammals, fourth in amphibians and the sixth in the importance
of its natural variety. Mexico has 52 indigenous languages.
Throughout the length and breadth of the country, the wide
variety of ecosystems give life to wealth of fauna and flora
in high mountain forest, coastal areas, snow-capped volcanoes,
jungles and pastures, lakes and deserts, natural parks, sea
parks and biosphere reserves. Mexico is a treasure of
biological wealth that is truly worth discovering. |
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Michigan Sports & Fitness Magazine |
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Moosejaw
sells the finest outdoor equipment and outerwear. We love you. No really, we do love you. Moosejaw.
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Motorola
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No
checklist should be without ‘em. Motorola
Talkabout®
Two-Way Radios redefine the buddy system with crystal clear
communication in all kinds of conditions. Plus, they come
stacked with features like live weather updates, tide
information, and shock-proof casing that makes them a must for
outdoor action. Venture out, yet stay in touch. There’s no
better way to explore. |
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Oneida
Experiential and Adventure Program |
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Experience the Education
Oneida Experiential and Adventure Program
offers many diverse programs that may be combined to meet your
individual or group needs;
Ropes course / Team training
Corporate Training
Roaming Stone portable climbing wall
Paddling sports and classes
Primitive living skills
Back woods
Orienteering
Mountain biking
Caving
Lake and river trips
Hiking
Snow shoeing and Snow shoe making |
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Outside
Magazine |
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Now celebrating its 25th
anniversary, Outside is America's leading active-lifestyle and
adventure-travel magazine, with an audience of more than two
million readers worldwide. We are dedicated to covering the
people, activities, hardware, literature, art, and politics of
the outdoors. Along with many other accolades, Outside is the
only magazine to receive three consecutive National Magazine
Awards for General Excellence. |
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PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) |
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The Pacific
Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association
acting as a catalyst for developing the Asia Pacific travel
and tourism industry. In partnership with our private and
public sector member, PATA enhances the growth, value and
quality of travel and tourism to, from and within the region.
For further
info: www. pata.org |
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Power
Adventures at Resurrection Center
Outdoor
Experiential Adventure Programs |
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Power
Adventures at Resurrection Center is an outdoor experiential
adventure program based in northern Illinois that has provided
Teambuilding, High Ropes Courses, and Adventure Travel since
1988. |
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The Rainforest Alliance |
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The Rainforest Alliance
is a leading international conservation organization. Our
mission is to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife
that live within them by implementing better business
practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability.
Companies, cooperatives, and landowners that participate in
our programs meet rigorous standards for protecting the
environment, wildlife, workers, and local communities. |
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Royal Caribbean
International |
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More than a quarter century
ago, Royal Caribbean International® set sail on a voyage that
has taken its ships to the ends of the earth - and made it a
leader in providing exciting and memorable cruise vacations to
millions of guests along the way. |
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Royal
Robbins |
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Royal Robbins clothing embodies
the spirit of the adventurer who founded this company over 30
years ago. An internationally acclaimed climber, kayaker and
outdoor sportsman, Royal Robbins has always lived life on his
own terms. Unable to find outdoor and travel clothing that fit
their lifestyle, Royal, with his wife Liz, decided to design
their own. Then, as now, the feel, fit and attention to detail
broke new ground. Today Royal Robbins offers a full line of
outdoor and travel clothing that reflects the adventurous and
irreverent spirit of our founder. |
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SATH (Society
for Accessible Travel & Hospitality) |
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SATH's mission is to promote
AWARENESS, RESPECT and ACCESSIBILITY for travelers with
disabilities and the mature and EDUCATE the travel, tourism
and hospitality industry on becoming more accessible for
persons with disabilities. |
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Scuba
Emporium |
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Scuba Emporium is a PADI 5 Star facility that has provided
quality Scuba Instruction for 30 years. Both locations have
heated pools offering classes daily. Also offered is a full
line of Scuba, Snorkeling and Swim Equipment. |
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The
Scuba Tour |
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SNICKERS® MARATHON™ |
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SNICKERS® MARATHON™ is the only energy bar to deliver
long-lasting energy and the great taste of SNICKERS®.
SNICKERS® MARATHON™ Long Lasting Energy Bars are packed with
16 vitamins and minerals, long-burning carbs, and QUADRATEIN™
four-protein blend. So, whether you're running a race, or
running through life, SNICKERS® MARATHON™ is the Energy you
crave!™ |
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2GOPERU & TAMBO TOURS |
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2GOPERU with TAMBO
: New Ways to Travel at Old World Prices.
Specialists & experience in
travel to Peru since 1988.
We offer our personal
knowledge and experienced local guides to all points in
Peru. Let us help design your trip or join any of our daily
departures to Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Inca Trail, Amazon, Lake
Titicaca, Nazca, Sipan, Chan Chan, Chachapoyas, Ecuador &
Bolivia. We have offices in both the USA & in the Inca
capital of CUZCO.
Prices to fit all
budgets, the adventures for all ages!
Official Co-Sponsors of the 2004 IATO's Show Adventure Race.
Call us toll free :
1-888-2-GO-PERU (246-7378) or visit us at www.2GOPERU.com
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The
International Ecotourism Society (TIES) |
The International Ecotourism
Society (TIES) works to unite
conservation, communities and sustainable tourism worldwide.
TIES is the world's oldest ecotourism organization, with
members in some 80 countries. Its activities include
educational training workshops and courses (both classroom and
distance learning), publications, research, projects, and
advocacy for sound tourism practices. |
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United States Adventure Racing Association &
Terra Firma Promotions
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To guide and assist race directors and committees in conducting fun, safe,
and fair events. To provide for the health, welfare, and safety of
participants, spectators, officials and volunteers. To aid in the continued
positive growth of the sport of adventure racing.
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US Forest Service
Travel and Tourism Program - The mission of the
USDA, U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity,
and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to
meet the needs of present and future generations. |
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Windy
City Sports Magazine |
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Windy City Sports is the
Midwest's largest and most well read amateur sports
publication covering the sports that you do. Look to Windy
City Sports if you are out living life on a daily basis and
remember "We're Free, Spend Your Money on Sports". |
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