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Send us a letter describing the adventure of your dreams. Think big and original — sea kayak around Kodiak Island or find Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's hideout in Utah's red rock canyons. Anything goes, no prior experience necessary. Your typed entry (no more than two pages) will be judged on how well you answer the following questions — the more specific, the better.

Where do you want to go (Be specific about your route)?
Who's going and why do you think you can do this?
How are you going: hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, sailing, etc.?
Why do you want to go?
How will the trip help the environment? Will you raise money for conservation, raise awareness, do some sort of field work?

Send your entry to: Outside Adventure Grants, Outside Magazine, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 440, New York, NY 10017. Include the name, address, and telephone number of every team member. In the meantime, you can email any questions to adventure@outsidemag.com

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