Obama Family Endorses Adventure Travel

Young, energetic Barack Obama and family take in Hawaiian adventure travel activities recently while on vacation in Hawaii.

On their last family vacation to the islands in August, Obama went bodysurfing and took his daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, a nature reserve that is one of Hawaii's most popular tourist destinations.

Obama also rented a vacation rental and booked a golf vacation while on vacation in Hawaii.

Backcountry Ski Vacations

Backcountry skiing is skiing in a sparsely inhabited rural region over ungroomed and unmarked slopes or pistes. More importantly, the land and the snow pack are not monitored, patrolled, or maintained. Fixed mechanical means of ascent such as ski lifts are typically not present.

Backcountry skiing can be highly dangerous due to the avalanche risk, the exhaustion from the possible climb, and the often steep terrain involved. Other hazards include cliff or rock hazards and tree wells. Backcountry skiing is often associated with "ski touring" and "ski mountaineering", and sometimes also with "extreme skiing".

If backcountry sking is something to get your juices flowing, then consider a backcountry ski vacation with Your travel Buddy Adventure Travel.

Your Travel Buddy Adventure Travel features several Canadian, Argentina and Chile backcountry skiing vacations.

POWDERQUEST Back Country Skiing

Canadian Interior Blitz Backcountry Focus Tour: 10 Days/9 NightsJoin PowderQuest for an unforgettable ten-day Backcountry Focus ski and snowboard adventure traveling through the interior of British Columbia, Canada. This guided adventure will be spent chasing Canada's legendary dry powder, visiting relaxing hot springs and ski touring endless advanced and expert off piste and backcountry terrain near the B.C. ski resorts of Whitewater, Red Mountain, Kicking Horse, Silver Star, Big White and the new Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

PowderQuest also mixes this powder adventure up with a few days of optional cat skiing (cat boarding) with Valhalla PowderCats, PowderQuest's favorite cat ski operation in British Columbia with six times more ski and snowboard freeride terrain than the Whistler/Blackcomb ski resorts combined!

Package Overview
Reference No. AA-2578-14858
Duration:10 Days/9 Nights
Season:March
Area: Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia, Canada
Nearest City: Kelowna
Package Type: Multi-Day
Physical Condition Required: Good
States/Countries Visited: British Columbia, Canada
Guest Capacity: 8
Guest to Guide Ratio: 4:1
Minimum Age Limit: 18
Minimum Booking: 4
Terrain: Backcountry terrain in and around the British Columbian resorts of Big White, Silver Star, Whitewater, Red Mountain, Kicking Horse and Revelstoke Mountain.
Altitude: Up to 2,450m (8,033 ft)
Skill Levels Accommodated: Advanced to Expert
Grouped by Level: Yes

About the Guides
All PowderQuest guides speak English and Spanish and some even French and German. They are a fantastic group of highly qualified, professional people with a love for the mountains and each has spent many years honing their skills and living in and around the Andes of Chile and Argentina as well as the British Columbia backcountry.

Guides Certified by
All PowderQuest guides certified by one or more of the following:
Association of Canadian Moutain Guides(ACMG)
Canadian Avalanche Association
American Mountain Guide Association(AMGA)
American Avalanche Institute
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
UIAGM/IFMGA-International Federation of Mountain Guides Association

Accommodations
Nights are based in cozy hotels and bed and breakfasts in Nelson, Golden, Kelowna and Revelstoke.

Dining
These British Columbian towns keep you connected to the locals, fun Canadian nightlife and delicious restaurants.

About Liquor
All beverages are the client's responsibility, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic.

Additional Activities
On days when guests can't ride, PowderQuest will provide alternate activities at no extra cost to the client.

Average Price Per Person
$2,595.00 - $3,595.00

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Additional Rate Info
Prices are based on double occupancy and do not include international or national flights to the first destination on the tour.

Travel Agent AssistanceFor travel assistance, please call Your Travel Buddy Adventure Travel at 231-206-5333. For inquiries regarding this particular package, please mention reference code AA-2578-14858 when calling.

CRESCENT SPUR HELI-SKIING ADVENTURE TRAVEL

A thumping helicopter hauled us up alongside the menacingly close stone cliff. Suddenly, the rock face dropped away, and the chopper perched lightly on a snowy peak in the Italian Alps.

"Go!" the guide Gianni screamed over the din, and our dazed group of six flopped out the door into white, blinding wind, grabbing our skis from the leg of the helicopter as we went.

Dizzy from the altitude, I thought first of the fireplace-toasty ristorante back at our regular mountain, where they served penne bolognese and an array of red wines to shame most gourmets.

But the adrenaline surged as a day of heli-skiing stretched before us in miles of deep, untouched powder. We stood gawking at the startlingly still and inviting terrain, the engine's roar fading over a far mountain.

If a heli-skiing vacation is what you are seeking, then consider a Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing adventure from Your Travel Buddy Adventure Travel.

Overview

20 Guests, 1,500 square miles of skiing heaven... Welcome to rush hour at Crescent Spur. In the world of heli-skiing, the Northern Cariboo Mountains and the Canadian Rockies are legendary. An abundance of dry powder, immense open bowls, spectacular glacier skiing, and challenging treed slopes are but a few of the attributes these mountains possess. Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing fills a unique niche in the heli-skiing market.

Crescent Spur skis with a maximum of 20 guests per week. Keeping their groups intentionally small gives them several advantages. There is less waiting for the helicopter and the pace at which the group wishes to ski can be more easily accommodated, from blistering non-stop descents to leisurely cruise runs. Two heli-ski programs are offered. The Semi-Private package divides 20 guests into two groups of ten, with each group having two guides. The Private Group package is a group booking of only ten guests, with two guides and exclusive use of the lodge, helicopter and skiing terrain.

Guests stay in Crescent Spur’s luxurious private lodge. The ranch style lodge is naturally accented by huge, hand-hewn fir logs and at every glance it becomes apparent the wilderness surroundings have been an inspiration for the architectural details. Once inside, you will soon realize why so many repeat heli-skiers have come to call Crescent Spur ‘home’. From the bedrooms, to the spacious living room and lounge, the games room and the family-style dining room, there is an undeniable ambience. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined.

Because they understand how important your skiing holiday is to you, the entire team at Crescent Spur works very hard to ensure your appetite for both culinary delights and deep powder bowls is completely satisfied. An unforgettable heli-ski vacation awaits you at Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing.

Seasonal Rates & Information

Weekly Rates
Daily Rates
Winter
$5,725.00 - $10,000.00 per person
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Travel Agent AssistanceFor travel assistance, please call Your Travel Buddy Adventure Travel at 231-206-5333. For inquiries specifically related to "Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing", please mention reference code AA-0643-00000 when calling.

Skydiving History & Skydiving Adventure Travel

Skydiving is a well loved sport, especially for the extreme goers out there. However, it may seem that skydiving is something new as a sport, but in reality, it has a very rich and colourful history that can be very interesting to know, whether you are a fan of the sport or simply curious about it.

Milestones And More

Although most of skydiving milestones happened during the 20th century, its history actually goes back further more. Originally, parachuting started around the 1100s in China, which is about a thousand years ago. Although there were no airplanes during that time, people would find natural formations in which they can leap off and float safely towards the ground below. Additionally, Da Vinci actually made a design that shows a wooden frame parachute that has a pyramid shape. This is just one of the proofs that parachuting is actually way older than most people think.

Skydiving Sport History

If you’ll be talking about the sport of skydiving, this matter would have a much recent history in the making. The very first person who did this daring act was Jacques Garnerin. He didn’t jump from an airplane though. What he did was jump off from balloons, around late 18th century. He also performed fanciful displays when he did so. After he executed his jumps, he would then make use of a parachute to have a safe landing.

When Women Came In

Women had a part in skydiving history too. However, it was not until the 19th century that they started having participation in the sport. One of the most famous women in skydiving history is Kathe Paulus. She parachuted in Germany during the end of the 19th century and became very well known for this skill of hers.

Airplane Generation

Ever since the airplane was invented, the skydiving history became even more colourful than ever. Indeed, it took a great leap of faith, literally and metaphorically! With the evolution of the airplane, the more did skydiving evolved and became even more daring. Now, daredevils had the opportunity to parachute from a fast-moving mechanical device, which caused even more spectacular and breathtaking skydiving routines.The first woman to ever jump off from an airplane is Tiny Broadwick. She did this daring stunt back in 1913. Additionally, she is also the first woman to do a free fall jump from an airplane, which she did in 1914.

Skydiving: It’s Official!

One interesting fact about skydiving is that it wasn’t called skydiving before. The term skydiving was only coined in the mid-1950’s and used for Raymond Young. This was the first time when it was actually declared as skydiving. Before it was termed as such, "skydiving" was simply called as "parachuting" by many.

From Novelty To Sport

Before, skydiving was considered to be more of a novelty act than a sport. It was only during the period after World War II that this art became an actual sport that a lot of people could engage in, just like basketball. This transition was due to the fact that skydiving and parachuting was commonly done as a tactical move by many countries throughout the war.

In fact, pilots during World War I were even told to crash their planes into enemy territory rather than bailing out and were just given parachutes for survival. Ever since the 1st successful bailout in 1922 of an airplane, parachuting became a popular method of bailing out for pilots.

After the Second World War, it became a mainstream hobby for many. This is because the soldiers who came back enjoyed this activity and even have the courage to do a freefall. They held some competitions which then became a popular sport for civilians too. It was in 1957 that the first skydiving schools appeared and up until now, more people are having the courage to face this extreme sport.

Skydiving Adventure Travel

Now days, you can actually take a vacation centered around your passion for skydiving where

modern turbine aircraft can safely take you to 13,000 feet where you can enjoy the thrill of a lifetime! Our professional, licensed instructors will ensure that your skydive is a safe but thrilling adventure that you will remember forever! for more information on skydiving adventure travel or even hot air ballon adventure travel, visit Your Travel Buddy Adventure Travel.

By: Nicholas Tan