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National Geographic has a product called Adventure Paper that lets you print your own custom, waterproof maps on a regular old inkjet printer. They claim it "will withstand the rigors of the outdoors, and is durable enough to last you through your entire backcountry adventure." Waterproof, foldable, and temperature and tear-resistant, Adventure Paper looks like the perfect tool for trail hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities and adventure sports. The reviews seem good too.

Dave Anderson writes, "I have tested the Adventure Paper in rain and I have also exposed it to salt water while sea kayaking. It appears to be unaffected in either case. I have also subjected it to hamburger grease, mustard, barbeque sauce, soy sauce, pizza grease, barbeque potato chips and various sorts of less tasty goo while in the field. These all washed off with at the worst, minor stains, and most of them wiped off completely."

Inkjet printers are best, and they discourage printing onto Adventure Paper with a laser printer. $19.95 for 25 8.5"x11" sheets.

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Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Gear, Camping

National Geographic has a product called Adventure Paper that lets you print your own custom, waterproof maps on a regular old inkjet printer. They claim it "will withstand the rigors of the outdoors, and is durable enough to last you through your entire backcountry adventure." Waterproof, foldable, and temperature and tear-resistant, Adventure Paper looks like the perfect tool for trail hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities and adventure sports. The reviews seem good too.

Dave Anderson writes, "I have tested the Adventure Paper in rain and I have also exposed it to salt water while sea kayaking. It appears to be unaffected in either case. I have also subjected it to hamburger grease, mustard, barbeque sauce, soy sauce, pizza grease, barbeque potato chips and various sorts of less tasty goo while in the field. These all washed off with at the worst, minor stains, and most of them wiped off completely."

Inkjet printers are best, and they discourage printing onto Adventure Paper with a laser printer. $19.95 for 25 8.5"x11" sheets.

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Filed under: Hiking, Canada

If you're a runner and you find yourself in a different city, what do you do? You could map out your own route. You could ask someone if there are any good trails nearby. Or -- if you're headed to the Vancouver area -- you could hook up with Pacific Running Guides, which offers guided running tours to local and visiting runners.

You can choose among three different options:

• Scenic City: run through scenic and/or historic sections of town.
• Energizer: new runners can team up with a personal trainer in Vancouver's outdoor "gym" to help create their exercise program.
• Off Road Adventure: trail runners rejoice! The area boasts over 20 miles of off-road goodness.
  

Afraid you may slow the pack? Don't worry, the guides are experienced at dealing with runners of different fitness levels and paces. Happily, PRG supplies towels, bottled water, sports drinks, energy snacks, (and transportation if needed) for your tour. Happy trails!

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Filed under: Hiking, Canada

If you're a runner and you find yourself in a different city, what do you do? You could map out your own route. You could ask someone if there are any good trails nearby. Or -- if you're headed to the Vancouver area -- you could hook up with Pacific Running Guides, which offers guided running tours to local and visiting runners.

You can choose among three different options:

• Scenic City: run through scenic and/or historic sections of town.
• Energizer: new runners can team up with a personal trainer in Vancouver's outdoor "gym" to help create their exercise program.
• Off Road Adventure: trail runners rejoice! The area boasts over 20 miles of off-road goodness.
  

Afraid you may slow the pack? Don't worry, the guides are experienced at dealing with runners of different fitness levels and paces. Happily, PRG supplies towels, bottled water, sports drinks, energy snacks, (and transportation if needed) for your tour. Happy trails!

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