By Hendson Quan “We had 16 hits yesterday,” Kiel said to our group of six, with a big smile on his face. I knew he wasn’t talking about baseball. Kiel was to be our rafting guide and leader on the Arkansas River out of Canon City, Colorado. I along with some 45 rafting enthusiasts had gathered at the headquarters of Raft Masters, a whitewater rafting outfit with a fine … [Read more...] about Man Overboard — How I Survived a Whitewater Rafting Adventure in Colorado’s Royal Gorge
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Right on Track in Abu Dhabi
By Sheelah Turner Standing in the queue to enter the Formula 1 race circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, there is an air of excitement and anticipation. The sun is low in the sky and the floodlights are about to burst on. There is a chatter and murmur amongst those waiting for the large silver gates to open. But tonight is no Formula 1 event. Rather than arriving to watch a … [Read more...] about Right on Track in Abu Dhabi
Climbing Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala
By Paul James ITWPA Member Climbing an active volcano isn’t something you get to do every day and there are very few places in the world where it’s even possible. One volcano where it’s possible and even reasonably manageable is Pacaya in Guatemala. Pacaya’s 90-minute strenuous walk up to the volcano cone can be eased by taking a ‘taxi,’ which is a horse, or … [Read more...] about Climbing Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala
The Sea to Sky Gondola
By Ken Forsberg Only half the distance from Vancouver as the Whistler/Blackcomb peak-to-peak gondola, the new Sea to Sky Gondola, just minutes south of Squamish, British Columbia, makes a nice day trip for those of us who don’t want to spend the entire day traveling. Less than an hour’s drive from just about anywhere in Vancouver, this new facility offers easy hiking trails … [Read more...] about The Sea to Sky Gondola
Dune Bashing… an Exhilarating “Must-Do” While in Dubai
By Harry Singh ITWPA Member A speedier version of “mudding” or “rock crawling” or riding an out-of-control roller coaster... call it what you may, but all you need is an afternoon to spare. A 60-minute drive in a luxury SUV from Dubai to a small roadside village is the easy start to this incredible adventure. Along the way you get to enjoy the endless beauty of wave … [Read more...] about Dune Bashing… an Exhilarating “Must-Do” While in Dubai