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CA Articles and Archives

Back in the Boat
A trip to Northern California?s Otter Bar Kayaking School teaches this paddler to overcome her fears and what it truly means to love whitewater.
REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: West Coast
Get High in Cali Northstar-at-Tahoe, California
OUTTAKES: Sport by sport: Dude get on my wave!
Surfers break the party wave world record.
Dirtbag Review: The Garage of Shane McConkey
At his Squaw Valley, California, home, this world-famous adrenaline junkie gave us a tour of the numerous toys in his remarkably well-organized garage.
OUTTAKES: Sport by sport: Life-After-Death Valley
Death valley got an extreme makeover this spring, but it?s fading fast.

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Places to Play

Awa River Pages
The river pages are based on AW's River Inventory which is a comprehensive listing of whitewater rivers. The inventory started as a compilation of the whitewater rivers that were listed in all available US guidebooks, and it continues to be updated with

Big Blue Adventure Series
Northern California and the Sierra's BEST Adventure Racing Series!

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National Forests

National Parks, Monuments, Preserves, Historic Sites

State Parks, Forests, And Recreation Areas

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Lake Tahoe Hotels, Resorts, Cabins And Vacation Rentals
Lake Tahoe Hotels, Resorts and lodging guide as well as a general guide about the best that Lake Tahoe California has to offer.

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Places to Visit

Lake Tahoe
Guide to hotels, vacation rentals, skiing, hiking, camping, snowboarding and more in Lake Tahoe.

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Socalmtb.com
The Internet Guide to Mountain Biking in Southern California.

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Totalsierra.com
Outdoor recreation resources in the Sierra Nevada.

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Gear

Aquaclip Water Bottle Holder
The Aquaclip converts your favorite brand of bottled water or beverage into a canteen. Keeping your hands free!

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Gath Headgear
Water Sports Specific Headgear For: Surfing, White Water & Surf Kayak, Wind Surf, Water Ski / Wake Board, Personal Water Craft, Cave Diving & more!

Mosquito Barrier
Strong, odorless after spraying, liquid garlic; mixes with water and is sprayed on grassy areas such as lawns, parks, etc. into trees and shrubs and tall grass to repel mosquitos. Mixes with water and is all natural - a concentrated extract of only garlic

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Guides

Fly Fish Taos
Offering quality year-round guided fishing trips throughout Northern New Mexico for every angler from fly to spin fishing.

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Great White Adventures
Great White Shark Diving in the USA. One Day Trips to the Farallons or Five Day trips to Guadalupe. San Francisco or San Diego California. The Ultimate Diving Experience.

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Kayak Fishing
Southern California style.

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Russian River Adventures
Easy float trips down California's Russian River. This is a perfect getaway from the Bay Area. Ideal for families and couples exploring Sonoma County Wine Country. We use SOAR inflatable canoes.

shastaguides.com
We at SMG love these mountains and are dedicated to sharing a quality experience with you. As guides and leaders, we consider ourselves equal and active participants with you, willing to share our experience, knowledge, humor, and skills.

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shintara
4WD and camping expeditions. Photography and other trip planning.

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Sierra Rock Climbing School
Experience World Class Rock Climbing Instruction and Guiding in California's famed Eastern Sierra Nevada. Come climb with us year round.

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TotalSierra.com
Fishing and boating resources in the Sierra Nevada

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Vivitar Corporation
Vivitar is an advertiser in the printed edition of Hooked. Vivitar has a host of products and accessories geared to the outdoors enthusiast including digital cameras, binoculars, night-vision scopes, film cameras. tripods, and more.

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Outfitters

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American River Bike Shop

Cases by SKB
Shop for SKB Cases for shipping and carrying sport equipment.

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Doubleoc Unc.
Cool skateboard/snowboard or outdoor kick back clothing.

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Easy Going

Granite Arch Climbing Center

Outside Interests

Sierra Outdoor Center

Tahoe Mountain Sports
Backcountry gear and outdoor equipment including alpine touring accessories, avalanche safety gear, and camping supplies. Information on Lake Tahoe backcountry routes.

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The Outland Mountain Shop


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Elat Adventures
The adventures of our little group! Exploring the hidden secrets of nature out in Southern California

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Pacific Crest Trail Association
Discover the West on the Pacific Crest Trail

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Southern California Adventure Racing Buddies
SCARAB is a club for Southern California adventure racers of all levels to meet teammates, train together and exchange the latest tips, techniques and event schedules.

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The Caltech Alpine Club
The Alpine Club is a student organization--welcoming all members of the Caltech community--dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of the outdoors.

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Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
A summer camp in California's Tahoe National Forest for 9-16 yearolds focusing wilderness adventure activities.
Ph:94945

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Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association
CORBA is dedicated to representing mountain bicyclists in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Rim of the Valley Corridor. They sponsor trail building and maintenance, Youth Adventures, and mountain bike skills classes.
Ph:91413

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Conquer Adventures
We are a Medium size group of Men & Women who enjoy Mt. Biking, Kayaking, Trail Running, Outrigger Canoein Rappeling,Climbing, Orienteering, Coasteering and what ever else might come our way.
2675 Irvine Ave, Suite F433
Ph:92627

Orange County Wheelmen
Bicycle club offering rides most days, weekends. Training for triathlons, long distance, century rides, fitness, skill, and endurance
Ph:92781

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Mother Earth Underground
An Amatuer Caving group from eastern Fresno county,Ca. Dedicated to dispelling the myth that all amatuer cavers are reckless vandals. We clean all trails, camps and caves that we visit. We also donate all new cave info to the N.S.S and C.R.F. Our trips ar
Ph:93675

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Gold Country Paddlers
Ph:94002

Bay Area Outdoor Adventure Club
BA-OAC members are a cool collection of professionals from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa, and as far East as Sacramento. During the week, most members work hard , so on the weekends, they're ready to PLAY!
Ph:94111

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Absolute Adventures, Inc (California)
San Franciscos leading adventure club, offering weekly adventures in and around the Bay Area. Kayking with Sea Otters, caving in the Sierras, rafting on the Middle Fork.
Ph:94133

California Floaters Society
Ph:94533

California Alpine Club
The purpose of this Club is to explore, enjoy and protect the natural resources or our land, including wildlife, forests and plants, water and scenic values.
Ph:94942-2180

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Mountain Parks Foundation
We assist California State Parks in funding educational and interpretive activities that enrich the experience of visitors to Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks.
Ph:95018

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Coastwalk
Ph:95472

Folsom Bass Team
Bass Fishing Club, open to anyone over age 16 for the enjoyment of bass fishing, any skill level from novice to seasoned pro.
Ph:95746

Northwest Trails
Northwest Trails is an outdoor recreation club based out of Chico California. We guide, and promote hiking, bicycling, backpacking, climbing, and water/snow sports all over Northern California and surrounding areas. We also sponsor cleanups, trail constru
Ph:95927

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Camps

Teen Summer Camps
Our summer youth camps are the only camps in the world to offer the exciting and rare activities we are able provide.

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