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What Would You Do With $3,000?

Jun 17th, 2013
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Let’s say someone gave you $3,000 to spend on your latest hobby. What would you do? Read on to find out what your resident mountain biker would do!

The Travel Tattoo – A Lasting Memento (Guest Post)

Jun 7th, 2013
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Check out this guest post from fellow writer Nichole, who thinks a travel tattoo keeps the memories alive.

Silfra – One of the World’s Great Diving Sites

Jun 5th, 2013
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The Silfra Rift, one of the world’s coolest SCUBA diving destination, makes me want to put on a dry suit and plunge under the 36-degree water.

Travel to Australia: An Adventurer’s Itinerary

Jun 3rd, 2013
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I have an itinerary for adventurous folks thinking about some travel to Australia. Check it out for a few ideas of where to go.

Arizona Mountain Biking Trails – Grading the Governments

May 30th, 2013
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Phoenix Mountains Preserve - Piestewa Entrance...

Who built and manages the best mountain bike trails near Phoenix? The state, county and city government land managers are all over the board in their expertise and vision for cultivating mountain bikers. Let’s see who leads the pack.

Remember Peru – A Hint for the Adventure Traveler

May 17th, 2013
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Rememeber Peru

An interesting video offers a reminder to adventure travelers to put Peru on their list. Check out the video and let me know what you think.

Inside My Head – Fear of Heights

May 8th, 2013
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Looking into the crater - for scale, note the people in the left side of the frame.

Whenever I travel, I can count on my fear of heights to rear up at least once per trip. Here’s what happens in my head when the exposure and consequences for error escalate.

Obstacle Course Races & Mud Runs – Why so Popular?

Apr 26th, 2013
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The Warrior Dash ignited a surge of interest in mud runs and obstacle course races – and not just for the super-fit. Now, there’s a gimmicky race nearly everywhere, every weekend. Why do you think they’re so popular?

5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Gap Year to Travel

Apr 23rd, 2013
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A gap year will give you a chance to see more of the world before you focus on your studies.

Gap year is a chance to see the world for yourself between high school and college. Here are 5 good reasons to carve out time and money for a gap year.

Scottsdale’s New Mountain Biking Trails – First Impression

Apr 21st, 2013
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This pretty spot is, unfortunately, a dead end in the trails "redesigned" by the City of Scottsdale.

I take my first ride on new trails near Pima & Dynamite in Scottsdale. How did city workers do on this trail project? Read on to find out.

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