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Outside Magazine April 2004

Outside’s Guide to Getting Schooled
The Thrill of the Skill
Let one of America’s best sport camps propel you toward a bigger, richer life. Because nothing beats the buzz of learning something new.

adventure sports camps
(Photo by Artville)

It's time to take your enthusiasm up a notch. We've sussed out more than 60 of the country's best adventure camps—cool schools to supercharge your surfing, skiing, cycling, and other sports. PLUS: Camps for singles; wisdom from veteran guides; and where to learn gourmet backcountry cooking, new languages, space walking, and more.

Climbing, Mountaineering, and Canyoneering
Snow Sports
Cycling and Horseback Riding
Water Sports
Paddling
Racing
Running and Wellness
Sky Diving & Paragliding
Survival and Wilderness Skills
Stick Together: Getting Cliquey at a Specialty Camp
Follow Through: Sustaining Commitment at Home
Start Me Up: A Beginner's Shot at Greatness
Hold the Adrenaline: Soft Adventure Schools

Research and Reporting by Micheal Behar, Jason Daley, Lolly Merrel, and Pieter VanNoordennen



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