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BC is a fantastic place for a remote holiday

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:02:14 +0000

Canada is a beautiful country and British Columbia is simply majestic. The Rocky Mountain Sherpas have done it again with another great video showcasing British Columbia’s remote terrain. BC has many remote holiday options for all kinds of adventures including; Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, Nature Photography, Skiing, Snowboarding, and so much more.

BC Rules from Rocky Mountain Sherpas on Vimeo.

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Adventure Holidays in Mongolia

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:02:53 +0000

Mongolia is the Land of the Blue Sky and homeland to the nomadic horsemen of Genghis Khan. The vast landscapes and nomadic culture make this a truly fascinating remote holiday and adventure destination. Explore Mongolia via mountain bike, horseback, kayak or on foot. Here are a few of the remote holidays available in Mongolia.

Mountain Trekking Adventures – The Hovsgol Mountains are an outstanding mountain walking and trekking destination, with an enormous diversity of landscapes and spectacular ridge walks.

Horseback Adventures – The most authentic way to experience Mongolia is to travel on horseback accompanied by nomads; explore the mountains, forest and steppes on the hardy Mongolian horses.

Kayaking Adventures – Mongolias river trips will transport you through nomadic landscapes, passing by herds of horses, and nomad camps, to the remote untouched corners of Mongolia.

Cultural Adventures – Mongolia has a fascinating nomadic culture and Tibetan Buddhist heritage with intriguing traditional customs dating back before Chinggis Khan. The highlight of the nomad’s year is the Naadam festival, of the three ‘manly’ sports of horse racing, archery and wrestling, held in mid-July. This is a great experience is getting closer to the culture, and the people of the country is important to you.

Web site: www.4thworldadventure.com

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Experience a remote Alaskan bush safari

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:56:40 +0000

Alaska Grizzly

Imagine experiencing everything Alaska has to offer from your own private aircraft. Mountains, glaciers and wildlife will pass beneath you as you travel in safety and comfort with one of Alaska’s most experienced bush pilots. Flying through spectacular mountain ranges, past volcanoes and calving glaciers, you may stop for lunch and watch bears feed on wild salmon, all in the first day! By night you will be relaxing in a wilderness lodge enjoying home-cooked meals and warm Alaskan hospitality. Everyday brings new adventure and excitement. Skip the crowds and discover why Alaska is truly the Last Frontier.

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Web Site: www.alaskabushsafari.com

Bowen Island sea kayaking adventures

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:02:45 +0000

If your in Vancouver, BC and you are looking for a quiet Kayaking adventure, Bowen Island Sea Kayaking is an adventure for you. Bowen Island is just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, with a 20 minute relaxing ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen, you are sure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Once your off the Ferry you can rent your Kayak and take one of the many tours they offer. Some tours head north towards the magnificent mountain views of Whistler, while others paddle south to Apodoca Beach close to seals, eagles, and an undisturbed coastline. They ensure you will be given the necessary information to make your paddle in this beautiful location an experience you will want to repeat. Naturalist led Hikes can be added to your tour and follow a lagoon, a fish ladder and the Killarney Lake trail (2.3 KM).

Other tours include sunset and evening cruises, moonlight kayaking and adventures to surrounding islands Gambier Island and Keats Island.