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Trip type: Road Trip in Northern VietnamItinerary: Hanoi - Sa Pa - Son La - HanoiLength: 6 days (November 2011)Driving distance: Some 2000kmAccommodation: GuesthousesCar: Toyota LandcruiserCamera: Blackberry Torch (see below for the video)Participants: AT, Nigel, Lan, PhuongVerdict: I can't believe I am paid for this!

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Essential GearFeathercraft folding kayak (with assembly instructions)Kayak backpack or large duffelPaddle (four-piece paddle fits in backpack)Paddle leashFlotation bags (or dry bags filled with gear)PFD with at least two pockets (with whistle attached)Spray skirtSea sockSpare four-piece paddle (at least one spare per two paddlers)Maps in waterproof chart caseCompass with mount (Ritchie SportAbout

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Trip type: Self-contained hiking trip in IcelandLength: 4 days (August 2010)Hiking distance: Some 15-20 km per dayAccommodation: Wilderness campingStaging towns: Landmannalaugar (departure) & Thorsmörk (arrival)Participants: ATMy pics: Click hereSummary: Laugavegur is more Lord of the Rings than the actual Lord of the Rings, just unbelieveable. In fact, this is the single most beautiful place I

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Trip type: Self-contained expedition paddling in East Greenland Length: 13 days (July 2011) Paddling distance: Some 20-30 km per day Accommodation: Camping in one of the remote places on earth Staging towns: Kulusuk (departure) & Tasiilaq (arrival) Participants: AT, Martin, Peter, Wendy, Nick, Kathleen, Mike and Karen My pics: Click here Trip Overview: We undertook a kayak expedition to the

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Trip type: Self-contained paddling in Dugi Otok (Croatia) Length: 5 days (June 2010) Paddling distance: Some 20-30 km per day Accommodation: Camping on remote beaches Staging town: Zadar Participants: AT, Marco, Fabrizio, Martin and Winfried Physical Psych Skill Wow! Further pics here.

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1.1. Running (easy, 45 min)4.1. Running (easy, 40 min)7.1. MTB (medium, 120 min)9.1. Running (easy, 45 min)10.1. Running (medium, 45 min)11.1. Running (easy, 35 min)24.1. Running (medium, 50 min)25.1. Running (easy, 50 min)27.1. Road biking (easy, 100 min)28.1. Running (easy, 40 min)January: 10x1.2. Running (medium, 60 min)4.2. Running (easy, 40 min)7.2. MTB (medium, 120 min)9.2. Running (easy,

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Trip type: Self-contained expedition paddling in Kornati National Park (Croatia) Length: 5 days (October 2009) Paddling distance: Some 25 km per day Accommodation: Camping on white and sandy but less than remote beachesStaging town: Zadar Participants: AT, Marco, il Dottore & 6 Spaniards Physical Psych Skill Wow! Further pics here, here and here.

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Gran Tour del Monte Conero: Lunghezza: 27kmDislivello: 861mClassificazione: Impegnativo Impegno fisico: ImpegnativoTechnica di guida: Difficile Ecco altri proposti! Clicca qui per le foto!

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Here are a few ideas for meals that work well on kayaking (or car camping).Breakfast1. Orange Blueberry Pecan Oatmeal3/4 Cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oatmeal1/4 Cup Dried Blueberries1/4 Cup smashed or chopped Pecans1 Tsp and a pinch more of Orange Jello2 Tbsp of Dried Milk1/8 tsp Salt2. Apple Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal½ cup old fashioned oatmeal¼ cup apple slices, dried1 tsp sugar or more if desired½

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How do you stay in style for only a few euros a night? You pitch a tent in one of Europe’s coolest camp sites.1 ILHA DA BERLENGAPortugalBe brave — the sea crossing from Peniche can be bumpy, but the reward is a hillside camp site with exclusive access to the crystal waters of a small cove on Ilha da Berlenga. Only a dozen fishermen’s families live on the island, which is a protected nature

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Trip type: Self-contained expedition paddling on the east coast of SardiniaLength: 8 days (October 2008)Paddling distance: Some 15-25 km per dayAccommodation: Camping on white sandy but less than remote beaches (although would have been possible)Staging town: OlbiaParticipants: Ivan, Joachim & Steffi, Frank, ATClick here for the pics!

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Trip type: Car-supported paddling in the middle of EuropeLength: 2 days (August 2008)Paddling distance: Some 15-20 km per dayAccommodation: Commercial campgroundStaging town: LudwigshafenParticipants: Ivan (Paddling Guru), 6 fellow kayakersMore pics here!

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Click here for the pics!

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1. Basic Strokes1.1. Forward strokeCatch: Pull your paddle frwd at a perpendicular angle to the boat while rotating but do not lean frwd.Power: Pull back along the kayak while rotating yr upper torso (power stops at your hip).Recovery: Exit when behind your hips (short strokes). All power stops at the hip. By the time your hand reaches your hip the paddle should be out of the water1.2. Reverse

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Trip type: Self-contained trekking on the top of EuropeLength: 3 days (August 2007)Pack weight: 8kg + food (1kg/day)Accommodation: Wilderness campingWeather: Sunny, +22C (max), +3C (min)Staging town: Schwanden, GlarnerlandParticipants: Jari, Lea & ATClick here for the pics!

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Trip type: Self-contained expedition paddling at the edge of the worldLength: 6 days (July 2007)Paddling distance: Some 15-20 km per dayAccommodation: Wilderness camping on remote beachesStaging town: SvolvaerParticipants: Olly (Paddling Guru), Mark, Lizz & ATClick here for our pics!Other pics here!

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Trip type: Day paddling in Luxembourg ArdennesPaddling distance: Some 15-20 kmStaging town: InsenbornBoat: Klepper Aerius IIWeather: +16CParticipants: AT, Alexander

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Perunkajärvi 16-23 February 2007

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Berg auf, Berg ab im Isartal!Mehr Bilder hier.Tag 1: Seekarkreuz (1601m)Talort: Lengries im IsartalParkplatz in Muehlbach (692m)-Grasleitenkopf (1434m)-Lengrieser Huette (1338m)-Seekarkreuz (1601m)-Auerkamp (1607m)-Hirschtalsattel (1224m)-Parkplatz in Muehlbach (692m); 16km, 8 Std.Die im Aufstieg viel begangene Rundtour ist bis zur Lengrieser Huette nur anfangs schneeschuhefreundlich, aber fast

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Trip type: Wilderness kayakingSeason: January 2007Duration: 4 daysStaging town: Everglades CityAccommodation: Camping each night in tents on white sandy beaches (at Pavilion Key and Mormon Key)Weather: Great Florida weather at +18C (min) & +24C (max)Participants: Brent Vredevoogd, co-founder of Paddling.net, along with his wife Chris and her sister Laurie, Kevin Hoeksema (Paddling.net employee)

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More pics here.

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More pics here.

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We embarked on a 6-day voyage of discovery from the village of Tofino into the heart of Clayoquot Sound (both on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada), where rainforest-covered mountains meet wave-swept sandy beaches and massive, massive waves from Pacific Ocean. Here we go with some pics.

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More pics here.

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More pics:Ivalojoki!Kohde: Ivalojoki (100km)Kanootti: Old Town Discovery 174Ajankohta: Kesäkuu 2006Kanada-Feeling im hohen Norden Europas.Ivalojoki ist mit Sicherheit der wildeste und abenteuerlichste Fluss. Auf der klassischen Strecke von rund 100 Kilometern kommt man nur einmal in Kontakt mit der Zivilisation und paddelt ansonsten durch eine weite und einsame Landschaft mit vielen Wäldern.

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Canoeing in Ardeche:Pale-green waters with start-and-stop rapids that twist and turn down 30km of spectacular wilderness: the Ardèche River (up to WW3) has carved its way over the same limestone plateau since the Alps were forming 60 million years ago. The rock formations, some cliffs in the Ardèche canyon rise 300 meters straight up, make kayaking one of the best finds in France.We started a 2-

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9/88 Koln-Drevenack-Amsterdam (4 days)12/88 Aachen-Bernkastel-Drevenack-Rovaniemi-Turku-Amsterdam (21)Total 1988 25 days3/89 Bath-Salisbury (2)4/89 York (1)7/89 Edinburg-Loch Ness-Fort Williams (5)12/89 Badgastein-Wien-Heidelberg (10)Total 1989 18 days6/90 Hamina-St.Petersburg (2)8/90 Budapest-Wien-Melk-Zurich-Lucerne-Geneve-Luxembourg-Innsbruck-Kobenhavn (30)9/90 Stockholm-Amsterdam (3)11/90

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Click here for more pics.

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More pics:Glarnerland!

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This is my gear list for one week in the wilderness (excluding food):Clothes (Worn):PantsShirtBriefsSocksShoesWatchHatShelter:Tent + ground sheetBackpackSleeping bag + stuff sackSleeping pad + stuff sackPillow caseKitchen:Stove/gas (40 grams/day)CookwareScrubUtensilH2OCupWater treatmentClothes (carried):Fleece hatGlovesSocksInsulationLong johnsRain jacket + pantsStuff sack for clothesNeoprene

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This is my gear list for winter hikes from hut to hut (mostly in the Alps):Shelter:PackSleeping bagPillowLanternKitchen:UtensilThermosH20CupClothes:Fleece hatFur hat (optional)T-shirtSocksFleeceDown JacketOther:ToothbrushSoapTowelHeadlampCameraStuff sacksFirst AidHutshoesEar plugsMoney, credit cards, keysWC/Kitchen paperCellphoneMap, compassRemember, the most expensive is always the cheapest in

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This is my gear list for day hikes (back to car in the evening):Cell phoneToilet paperBooks/magazinesNotebook, pensFirst aid kitSunscreenKnifeCompassMap of areaBinocularsCameraSun or cold hatGlovesSocksWarm clothesUnderwearSunglassesFruitSnacksWaterSitting pad

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Thi is my gear list for travels in tropical climate:Clothes etc (worn):T-shirtUnderpants (silk)Pants (zip-off)SandalsBag (35 ltr)Clothes (carried):Long-sleeve shirtT-shirtUnderpants (silk)Light socksLight micro fleece(Rain) jacketSun hatSwim trunksOther (personal stuff):Travel eye shades/ear plugsHygiene (teeth/deo/razor)TowelGlasses & spare glassesMoney/credit card/passportCellphoneOther (joint

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This is the stuff I take with me for longer bike rides (obviously not enough for transalp crossings):Must: gsm map money pump sparetyre/michelin 3x tyre tools water & foodNice to have: multitool/topeak tyre repair kit/park tool chain parts first aid kitOther personal stuff (o/n trips only): toilet bag (toothpaste/brush/floss/plugs) dry/spare clothes/socks evening clothes sunscreen knife camera

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This is the gear list for our 3-weeks car camping trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles (July 2009):Living, sleeping:Tent & ground sheetSleeping Bag X 4Sleeping Pad X 4 (& repair kit)Pad strapsPillow X 4Towel X 4ToothpastePicnic blanketRope/cordTherm-a-rest chair(s)Work glovesKitchen stuff:Stove & fuelMatchesPots/real pan/lid/handle (in a mess kit)Plates/cups/utensils (in a mess kit)Sink/

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