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Curious for adventure? Grab your gear and get going

A new online tool from outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports is now making it easy for travelers to find their next great adventure, complete with full trip profiles, rich media, gear recommendations, and direct links to outfitters to book trips.

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New webinar aims to ‘demystify’ adventure travel

“Adventure Travel 101: Adventure Travel Demystified” simplifies the complexities of adventure travel by explaining various levels, debunk misconceptions, and answer questions about planning, safety, fitness requirements and various adventure activities.

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Free fitness training for Kilimanjaro trekkers

Award-winning eco-adventure travel company Thomson Safaris is helping adventure enthusiasts get themselves in gear for a Kilimanjaro climbing excursion by offering a free, four-week specialized fitness training program tailored toward the demands of the adventure itself.

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Ecogear launches line of eco-friendly bags

A new line of rugged bags by Ecogear come fully equipped with form, function and eco-friendliness. After trying one out for myself, I am definitely hooked.

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Top 10 mountain hiking trails in Asheville, NC

Hiking enthusiasts in the Asheville area are treated to RomanticAsheville.com’s Top 10 list of easy, free day hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

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New adventure travel partnership consults on Jordan's developing tourism industry

Jordanian tourism officials have gained a new perspective on the country’s adventure tourism market potential thanks to sustainable development strategies put in place by a joint mission between the Adventure Travel Trade Association, National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine and Xola Consulting.

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Cool green gear: Samsung's solar-powered 'Blue Earth' cell phone

Samsung has released “Blue Earth”, the world’s first solar-powered full-touch phone, this week at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress 2009. Under the slogan “The Blue Earth Dream: Eco-living with SAMSUNG mobile”, Samsung is enhancing its commitment to protect the environment through the design of eco-friendly products.

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New discounts for volunteer travelers

“Save Money While You Help Change the World” – A new discount card for travelers volunteering abroad has just launched, enabling people to experience all the rewards of volunteer travel and save some money at the same time.

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Corporate travel gets adventurous with Ascent Adventure

Ascent Adventure Consultants, the Apex NC based professional corporate training and professional rock climbing guiding service, has launched their new customized teambuilding programs and customized corporate retreats to forward thinking, progressive businesses who are seeking to build unity among their employees, increase morale, and boost company success.

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Smart Extreme, Inc. Introduces Unique Adventure Vacation Tours for Extreme Sports Fans Around the World

Smart Extreme expands its operation by offering unique extreme sports tours for kiteboarders and windsurfers in the windiest places around the world.

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SIGG to Launch New Brand STEELWORKS

SIGG Switzerland, the manufacturer of the #1 reusable bottle in the world, has announced it is launching a brand called SteelWorks. The new brand name will hit retail in early 2009.

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New iPhone App Store Offers Lingolook Travel Phrasebooks

New foreign language phrasebook application for iPhone-toting travelers provides “talking translations” on digital flashcards, available through Apple’s new iTunes App Store.

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National Geographic launches TOGA Awards for geographic awareness

The first annual Outdoor Geographic Awareness (TOGA) Awards celebrate the people, gear retailers, manufacturers, and NGOs who are finding new and creative ways to promote geographic awareness and build outdoor participation.

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REI stores going solar

Recreational Equipment Inc., better know to travel-consumers as REI, is taking steps to make its establishments environmentally friendly.

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Teva Mountain Games returns to Vail in June 2008

The country’s largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns once again when The Teva Mountain Games returns to Vail, June 2008.

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Keen Announces Winners of Hybrid:Stand Sustainability Contest

Environmental footwear manufacturer Keen has officially announced the winners of their Hybrid:Stand contest this month, awarding a total of $150,000 in prize money being to outstanding, eco-friendly projects and products across the country.

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