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Does anyone make a good backpacking bike trailer or rickshaw? Tim Redding, California

What type of kayak do you recommend for 5'3" woman who wants to kayak on a lake ? I don't want a heavy kayak that's proportioned for a man ($500 or less would be optimal). y Austin, Texas

I want to buy a GPS that will help me drive through unknown cities as well as record points while I'm hiking and photographing nature. Kristina Tpa Bay, Florida

My husband and I area heading back to Alaska after a decade away from the state. Can you recommend a stove, water filtration device, and cookset for a three-night trip in Denali? Christine New York, New York

I'd love a sandal with a chunky enough sole to take on a moderate to difficult day hike. Sara Ottawa, Ontario

I'm heading to Kilimanjaro. What's the best waterproof jacket to take along? Jen Toronto, Ontario

I'm looking for a down jacket I can use for trekking and mountaineering. I would like a jacket that's super warm, packable, and has a nice, feminine, non-Michelin Man fit. Joan San Diego, California

What are some clothing brands that make insect repellent clothing? Stewart Memphis, Tennessee

Can you recommend a comfortable women's hiking boot that is lightweight and good for warm weather backpacking? Sascha Mesa, Arizona

My family is going white-water rafting in Oregon this summer. Can you recommend a waterproof digital camera?

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Getting tipsy every night and gaining weight every day: This is how you backpack in Corsica

I'm looking for a high-end pair of snowboarding pants that are waterproof, have a removable inner layer, vents, and some well thought out pockets. Kalah WIllis Boston, Massachusetts

I 5 ft, 95 pounds, and have bad knees. I need a weekend backpack that's light but fits. What do you recommend? Donna Enumclaw, Washington

What is the best all-around urban backpack? Kirsten Edmonton, Alberta

I'm going to be traveling around South erica this summer and need pants that will be up to the rough life of backpacking, without looking like they were made for my boyfriend. Alexandra Seattle, Washington

What is the best tent to attach to our minivan? BB Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Melissa Arnot wants to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen.

What's a good down sleeping bag for a side/stomach sleeper who rolls around and gets cold easily? My 15 degree bag just doesn't cut it when the temp drops below 40, even with a liner. Joey herst, Massachusetts

My good friend is going to a Thai Message course in Laos, and then on to Bali and perhaps Nepal. I looking to get her something that would be useful in a small pack. Any ideas? Nick Santa Monica, California

What heart-rate monitor has the best basic features and fit for a woman? Chris Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

I'm shopping for a snowshoe that will work on uphill ascents and long trail hikes, as well as on packed and soft snow. What snowshoe is best to get between the Crescent Moon Gold 13 and the MSR Lightning Ascent? I'm 5'6" and 125 pounds. Outdoor Girl New York, New York

My wife and I are expecting our first child this summer. We plan to hike and camp with the baby in the southwest. What are some gear concerns I need to think about? How young can we start and do I need to be concerned about altitude and little lungs? Brian Chinle, Arizona

I hike relatively rough terrain in deep snow and ice while carrying a 30-pound pack. I also periodically snowshoe. What boot can handle all these conditions and activities? Mirja Concord, Massachusetts

With its SoCal sun and NoCal sensibility, Santa Barbara is about the best place in the lower 48 for an early-spring mix of surfing and cycling—and for anyone in pursuit of a good glass of wine. While last November's fires scoured 1,940 acres in Santa Barbara County, the flames spared the city center and the majority of the recreational trails surroundi

For 25 years, Shaun Palmer has dominated everything from the snowboard halfpipe to mountain-bike downhills—and earned his reputation as action sports' foul-mouthed bad boy. Now 40, he's cleaned up his act for a run at Olympic gold. Will he find redemption, or die trying?

I looking for a watch with an altimeter on it. But so far they all look like men's watches, big and masculine. Can you recommend a smaller, feminine watch? Lois DeRaadt Fort Collins, Colorado

Does anyone make cross-country ski boots in wide widths? Margaret Madison, Wisconsin

What is the best synthetic insulation jacket to wear alone or under a shell? Is it better to go with a hooded insulated jacket or non-hooded version? My shell is Arc'Teryx Beta AR, and it has a hood. Jennifer Fort Collins, Colorado

A girlfriend and I are hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in April. We are staying at Phantom Ranch for the night, so we don't need to carry our sleeping bags. We need a recommendation on a day pack. We are both petite, under 5'3" and want some sort of hydration system integrated. What do you recommend? Sass Chicago, Illinois

What's the best approach shoe for a woman? I'm considering climbing the Grand Teton. Chickie Mason Lakehills, Texas

Ah, Mexico. Land of hot sand, cheap beer, and a foolproof cure for seasonal affective disorder: endless adventure.

Ah, Mexico. Land of hot sand, cheap beer, and a foolproof cure for seasonal affective disorder: endless adventure.

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Is a women's bike fre always the best fit? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

I'm going surfing in Hawaii. Can you recommend a bikini that will stay on? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

I'm going sea kayaking in the Bahas. What sunglasses would you recommend? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

What's the best stinkfighter: merino, bboo, or synthetic fiber? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

What's the best designer bag for an outdoor girl? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

I’m planning to run a marathon. What shoe should I get for training? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

What's the best sports bra for running? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

What is the best pair of yoga pants? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

Can you recommend a warm, but cute ski jacket for my next trip to Aspen? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

Why do some women trash women's specific skis as being too soft? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

Expat conservationist John Cain Carter, a former elite Army soldier who did a tour in Iraq, is anything but typical. Same goes for his plan, which calls on ranchers to preserve Brazil's wild west. Can he have it both ways and still save—and survive—the Amazon?

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I'm looking for a backpack for commuting (note: I'm not interested in panniers). The ideal pack would have a ventilated back and expandable volume—some days it's just for work clothes, but some days I'll throw in a book or my computer. Internal pockets would be good, and water resistance is a plus. Designer Dan The District of Columbia

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Sometimes one culture just isn’t enough. Steeping yourself in the South of France is great, but drop in to an Asian-themed resort on a French island and you’ll leave feeling like a true global denizen. Here are three hotels that import their home country’s ethos. Banyan Tree…

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Guess who's hot in Hollywood? Will Steger. With producers suddenly primed to make environmental films, the legendary polar explorer hit L.A. with a scary pitch about global warming—and he was a smash.

From sailing the Society Islands and surfing killer Fijian waves to going native on the Marquesas, we've navigated the South Seas' biggest adventures for you in our far-flung, sun-soaked, beyond-belief guide to the Pacific's boundless blue

Strap in for a road trip through the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with Robert Thurman—Uma's dad and one of the planet's most magnetic Buddha boosters—and get set for stunning scenery, harrowing S-curves, and face time with the wild side of your soul

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Whether you're skating perfect corduroy or blazing backcountry powder, skinny-skiing the wide-open West is the path to cold-weather bliss

The future doesn’t just happen. The next frontiers of adventure, fitness, gear, and sport are crafted by bold visionaries with world-changing dreams—and the minds and muscles to make them real. Behold the 25 all-star innovators leading us beyond tomorrow. 1. Conrad Anker: High-Altitude Altruist 2. Josh Donlan:…

So it's a vast, faraway adventure mecca,no worries, mate! Here come ten abso-bloody-lutely awesome Australian odysseys—from Sydney to the bush—plus locals' picks and all the beta you need to get there.

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From the red-rock vistas of Abiquiu to the dunes of White Sands—with a few shots of tequila mixed in—New Mexico is another world. Try these 12 perfect days in the Land of Enchantment. Horseback Riding into the Sunset Cerrillos Twenty miles south of Santa Fe, where the southern Rockies peter…

Our big roundup of supercool North American ski hills serves up 20 rides of your life—and tells you where to kick back in style

There's something about New Zealand—and it's not just the soaring mountains, the red-hot culture, or the world-class Kiwi wines. STEPHANIE PEARSON goes in search of the adventure gene that inspires four million enlightened souls and makes NZ's islands a heaven for travelers.

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