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Profile: the Baltimore Brawler
Profile Shawn Betzer, Mid-Atlantic halfpipe, big air and boardercross champ.

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Appalachian Trail: Maryland Segment
41 Miles of the AT passes thru Maryland. The Trail follows the crest of South Mountain until it comes down and briefly joins the CandO Canal for a couple of miles before crossing the Potomac River, and entering Harpers Ferry.hike run
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 i
Carderock, Md
Top rope area, approximately 30 minutes northwest of Washington, D.C. on north side of Potomac River.climb
Garret County Trails
The terrain of Garrett County provides an attractive and beautiful venue for a wide variety of adventure sports and recreational activities. With over 80,000 acres of its 648 square miles within public parks, forests and wildlife management and open spacehike run
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Sugarloaf Mt., Md
Top rope and traditional climbing area located on private land. Approximately one hour northwest of Washington, D.C. and one hour west of Baltimore.climb
The Western Maryland Rail Trail
Runs along a 20.3 mile abandoned segment of the Western Maryland Railroad Line. The rail trail is currently about 10 miles long, beginning about 1/2 mile west of historic Fort Frederick State Park in Washington County.hike bike run
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Youghiogheny River
From the outflow area of the dam and extending for approximately 20 miles downstream is one of the most popular rafting and canoeing rivers in the eastern United States.
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Annapolis Rock, Md
Top rope area and lead area on great rock. Approximately 60 minutes northwest of Washington, D.C. near Frederick, MD.climb
Charles Country Fishing
The 23 acre Myrtle Grove Lake and the greentree reservoirs yield a bountiful harvest of large-mouth bass, bluegills, pickerel and catfish. Here, anglers will find year-round fishing and easy access. Also, the Potomac River, famous for its largemouth bassfish


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Nirvana Climbing Guides
Nirvana Climbing Guides provide climbing instruction and guided climbing adventures throughout the Mid- Atlantic and New England

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Washington Women Outdoors
Our activities help women develop their competence, comfort and natural place in the outdoors. We offer, by example and training, a program for leadership development. We encourage each woman's sense of well-being and power. We enjoy and strive to protec
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Maryland Outdoor Club
Offering free membership to residents of Maryland and the surrounding region, the MOC holds adventure sport, social, and travel events year round. We are a fun bunch and welcome anyone to come see what we are about.
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Canoe Cruisers Association
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Quantico Orienteering: MD, VA, DC
With events most weekends in MD or VA, the non-profit Quantico Orienteering Club invites you to get hooked on this recreational sport involving navigating from point to point with a map and compass. Free beginner clinics at all events.
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American Hiking Society
American Hiking is the only national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting the nation's hiking trails. From the halls of Congress to the backcountry, AHS speaks up for America's hikers and the trails they love.
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American Whitewater
The mission of the American Whitewater is to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely through education, conservation, events, and access.
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Greater Baltimore Canoe Club
The Greater Baltimore Canoe Club is a group of paddlers primarily from the Baltimore/Washington area paddling together to promote fun, safety, and awareness on the river around the Mid-Atlantic area.
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The North American Police Ski Championships
Annual police ski competition; slalom; GS & Super G races; a non profit group benefitting charity
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Burned Out Canoe Club
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Monocacy Canoe Club
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