Category Archives: Adventure

Finding a More Authentic Jamaica

Posted on 03/27/2005 by alicia

IT’S not particularly easy to get to Portland parish, a lush, often rainy region on Jamaica’s northeast coast. The closest airport with jet service from the United States is Norman Manley International in Kingston, which is at least two, and … Continue reading →

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A Wealth of ‘Gear’. . . For What?

Posted on 08/28/2003 by alicia

I was in a lather as I stepped into the cool breezes of the Salt Palace convention center here, eager to see the latest wares for getting my groove on in the great outdoors. Yes, the 22nd Outdoor Retailer Summer … Continue reading →

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Turning a Camera, Stress and the Wild Into a Sudden Hit

Posted on 07/23/2000 by alicia

LESS than a decade ago Mark Burnett was competing in adventure races, an experience that led to his life plan: he would bring the sport to America, which was having a love affair with the outdoors, sport utility vehicles and … Continue reading →

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