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Would like to come to New Mexico for Christmas 2009. Also to let my 11 yr old boy play in the snow Tubing, beg. Skiing. Can anyone give me a GOOD PLACE to go. Affortable though. Would like this to be a speical 4 to 7 day trip. coming from Dallas Area.
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Itinerary and possible cabins in Taos NM? I will be traveling with my 3 girls age 16,11 and 8 from Colorado Springs CO into the Taos NM area. We will have about 3-4 days. I am wondering if anyone can give me a hint on things not to miss, and possibly some (hopefully not too expensive) cabins in the Red River or Taos area? Thank you
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Feature Articles

Temple of Zoom
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A speed ascent of a Grand Canyon spire proves that light is right
Deep in the Heart of Austin
The Texas capital is undeniably the most creative of the state's cities—and easily one of the best places to mountain bike, hike, swim, climb, fish, and channel your inner Lance Armstrong. Here we break down the top ten adventures awaiting you.
Where the Wild Things Go
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Climb: LOOK UP: You've got your work cut out for you. Now LOOK AROUND YOU: You're in the perfect camp for the vertically inclined.
GORP - Trigo Mountains Wilderness
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Big Bend National Park
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Trip Ideas

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Practical Advice

Rising to the Challenge
How do you learn to conquer a snow-covered mountain—and your fears? Simple. Go with Wyoming's Exum Mountain Guides, the leaders in mountaineering training.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
How to Build a Bomber Anchor
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To set up your own anchor for a climbing top rope (or slackline, or car stuck in a ditch), all you need is a 20-foot piece of webbing, a carabiner, and a tree.
Climbing Trips - How to Train
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Gear

What You Need: Ski Mountaineering
The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
Women's Rock Climbing
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Ice Climbing Gear Essentials
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The key to staying warm and stuck to the ice? The right stuff.
What Andrew McLean, Ski Mountaineer, Brings
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.

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Fitness

Are the Mountains Killing Your Brain?
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Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
Mountain Athlete
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Chalk It Up
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Experience is the key to mountaineering prowess, but high-altitude fitness makes all the difference on summit day
America's Best Cities: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Meet your secret muscles—and find out how these hidden assets can leverage your leap to peak performance

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Attractions

Rim Trail

South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona 86023

Description: This easy trail leads nine miles along the south rim of the canyon from Mather Point to Hermits... Read More

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Cape Royal Scenic Drive

Grand Canyon North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023

Description: On this drive you'll see some of the North Rim's most spectacular scenery and attain the highest... Read More

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