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My Backyard: Suffering in Style
You can trade the high-fashion runways of Paris for the muddy, bloody trails of an adventure race, but you don?t have to lose the look.
Urban Escapes: New York City
When your short on time or just passing thru town, don't relegate adventure to the back burner. Striper fish, sea kayak and climb near New York City.
NOT YOUR EVERYDAY CORPORATE OUTING
Think corporate outings mean golf carts, cigars and beer? Not for Joe DeSena, CEO of Burlington Capital Markets. For DeSena, it means putting 80 clients of his Wall St. firm through a full-on six- to eight-hour Adventure Race in Southampton, Long Island.
Mid-Atlantic Trail Runs
If your feet are screaming from pounding miles of Mid-Atlantic pavement, why not head off-road? Here are three trail runs that will take you away from the concrete jungle, and its crowds.
Outdoor Adventure in the Big Apple?
The big apple, city of concrete canyons, might be home to the densest population in the United States, but?believe it or not?it?s also an ideal access point for outdoor adventure.

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Places to Play

Adirondack Waterways
Canoeing and rafting routes in NY's Adirondack Region.

Appalachian Trail: New York Segment
89 Miles of the AT passes thru New York. More wooded and removed from civilization than one might expect considering its proximity to the large population centers. Elevation changes are generally moderate, and vary from relatively flat and gentle to short

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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

Canoeing And Kayaking In Oswego County, Ny
Oswego County is criss-crossed with scenic navigable waterways and borders Great Lake Ontario and beautiful Oneida Lake. A variety of ponds, reservoirs, small lakes, streams, and rivers provide memorable experiences for canoers and kayakers of all skill l

Fish New York
This page will provide you with fishing information on New York waters, listing of local clubs, and links to current fishing reports.

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Ice Climbing: Poke-o-moonshine, Adirondacks, Ny
Poke-O lies on the west side of Rte. 9 between Keeseville and Elizabethtown. It can easily be seen from I-87 (take the Keeseville exit and drive 1mile south on Rte. 9 to the ledge). Park and hike in at the campground - please do not walk through the priv

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National Forests
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Places to Stay

Covered Bridge Campsite
A rustic riverfront campsite along the Willowemoc River open from May 1st to December 1st. Covered Bridge Campsite offers spacious riverfront sites to campers looking for privacy and a place to relax. Located just 2 1/2 hours from New York City.

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Falls Brook Yurt Rentals in Adirondacks
Hike in destination. Hike 2/3 mile along cascading waterfalls to your private yurt for a unique backcountry stay. Yurts accommodate up to 8 guests with hiking, snowshoeing and backcountry skiing trails just outside your yurt door. Take the path less tra

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Greek Peak Ski Resort
Twenty-eight trails of varied terrain and a vertical drop of 900 feet. Greek Peak is located in the heart of New York State and welcomes downhill skiers of all levels, snowboarders and cross-country skiers.

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Labrador Mountain
Three base lodges with 2 cafeterias, lounge and restaurant, 250 acres, 22 slopes and trails, a 700-foot vertical drop and night skiing offered.

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Lake George Escape Camping Resort, Ny
Lake George Escape offers hundreds of activities for all campers. Pets are welcome.

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Oakland Valley Campground
Family oriented campground located in the beautiful Catskills of New York. Oakland Valley has 110 wooded campsites along the peaceful Neversink River.

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Sylvan Lake Beach Park
Just 60 miles north of New York City, Sylvan Lake Beach Park is situated on a crystal clear spring fed lake. Their huge 40x50 sites have upgraded electric and septic hookups, picnic tables, fire rings and both phone and cable television service is availab

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Cross Country Report For New York
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Kissing Bridge
Located in western New York's Colden Snowbelt, these thirty-six slopes measure 1-1/4 miles wide and spread over more than 700 acres of terrain. Kissing Bridge has 125 trained professionals on hand to help all levels of skiers.

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Bendmyrod.com - Fishing Charter Auctions
Charter auction service. Get your next fishing trip by auction and get a great deal. Captains post trips for free. If it sells you pay 5% of the winning bid.

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Delaware River Drift Trips
Fishing guide service for fly or spinfishing for rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, walleye or shad.

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Delaware River Driftboat Fishing
Guided Driftboat fishing on the Wild and Scenic Upper Delaware River. Port Jervis,NY.Fly or Spin Fish in comfort and style aboard a custom made Hyde Driftboat. Trout, Shad, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye.

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Franklin County Canoe Guide
<a href="http://www.adirondacklakes.com/canoeguide/lowerinfo.htm">Lover Franklin County </a> <a href="http://www.adirondacklakes.com/canoeguide/upperinfo.htm">Upper Franklin County </a>

Lander's Delaware River Trips
Mountain bikin, whitewater canoeing and rafting. Four riverfront campgrounds on the beautiful Delaware River.

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Best-on-the-net website design templates are available here for immediate download. Create high-end web sites using our templates for as little as $20.

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Outfitters

Jaggers Camp & Trail

Paragon Sports

Silver Canoe And Raft Rentals
Raft, canoe and kayak rentals on the beautiful Delaware River.

Sleeping Bags and Tents
We have the camping gear you need to turn any camping trip into the perfect outdoor adventure. With names like Coleman, The Backside and Camp Chef you will find everything you need in one place all at great low prices.

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Front Runners New York
Front Runners New York is one of about 70 lesbian and gay outdoors groups in the United States, many incorporating the name "Front Runners," from the novel by Patricia Nell Warren, "The Front Runner." We welcome lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendere
P.O. Box 230087, Ansonia Station
Ph:10023

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Midland Beach Sportsmen's Club
A fishing club located on the south shore of Staten Island, NY
Ph:10306

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New York Adventure Racing Association
NYARA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to serve adventure racing athletes in the tri-state area and to work on promoting and fostering the sport any way we can.
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Hudson Valley Orienteering Club
HVO serves Northern NJ, New York City, the Hudson Valley and Catskills regions. The club conducts year round foot Orienteering events including social and training events. Orienteering is a fun outdoors activity in which you run (or walk) a course in the
Ph:10570

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Adirondack Mountain Club/Ramapo Chapter
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The Kissena Cycling Club
The Kissena Cycling Club is a bicycle racing club in New York City. Our members range from neophytes to top-ranked amateurs, and they compete on the road, track, off-road, in cyclocross, and multi-sport events.
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Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club
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Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference Inc.
Hiking on Long Island NY. We run over 150 guided hikes a year on mor than 150 miles of trails. We have over 3,000 members. Membership is $25 it includes 5 maps and aquarterly newsletter. Hikes are free to all.
Ph:11722

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Long Island Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club
A 600 member hiking club on Long Island that offers monthly hikes, paddles, biking trips and backpacks on Long Island and in the Catskills, Adirondacks and Hudson Highlands. Also discounts on outdoor merchandise and upstate lodges.
Ph:11747

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Rip Van Winkle Hikers
The Rip Van Winkle Hikers sponsors hikes in the Catskills, Berkshires, Taconics, and Hudson Valley. In the Winter, we schedule cross country skiing and snowshoeing outings.
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Adirondack Mountain Club/Knickerbocker Chapter
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Adirondack Mountain Club
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CNY Whitewater Club
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St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers (SLVP)
Dedicated to Promoting. SLVP is a Not-For-Profit Club formed in 1993 and incorporated in 1994. SLVP is open to anyone with an interest in paddlesport. SLVP Goals: To promote the use of waterways and paddlesport in the St. Larence Valley and spefically
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Genesee Valley Club
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Rochester Rock, Ice & Snow Climbing Club (RRISCC)
technical/aid climbing, ice climbing, hiking/trekking, backpacking, winter ascents, expedition and alpine style mountaineering
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South American Explorers Club
South American Explorers is a non-profit organization. With clubhouses in Quito, Ecuador, and Lima and Cusco, Peru and U.S. headquarters in Ithaca, New York, the SAE collects and makes available to its members up-to-date, reliable information about La
Ph:14850

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