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Tripwire | April 2007--
Adventures for Skill Seekers™--

 



















Location:
Axel, our trip leader and local surfer, catches the last wave of the day near Biarritz, France. | Photo: Cazenave
 

 
 
IN THIS ISSUE:

» What's New: Non-Surf Options
» Hot Trip:
Surf in France & Spain
» Cold Trip:
Freestyle Skills in NZ
» Knowledge:
Smart Water Bottle
» Assignment:
Axel in France
» Footprint:
From Landmines to Wine

 
WELCOME

Worried you're not good enough for an Access Trip? This is a concern we hear from people sometimes, but that’s one of the reasons we started Access Trips…to help you improve your skills and enjoy the sport you love. Even if you’ve never surfed before or just have one or two snowboard/ski seasons under your belt, there are trips designed for your ability level.

Enjoy!
 
 

 
 

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Photo:
MTB

 
WHAT'S NEW: Morocco Culture & Cooking Tour

For those of you who wish to join your friend or partner on our Morocco Surf Trip but prefer not to surf, we've created an awesome non-surf itinerary. You'll stay in the same accommodation as our surf trip but instead of surf lessons you'll enjoy cooking classes, visits to some of Morocco's most beautiful towns (including Essaouira & Taroudant), massages and tours of bustling markets.

Read more...

 
 

 
 

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Photo:
Alain Chuard

 
HOT TRIP: Surfing in Spain & France

Our France & Spain Surf Tour is the perfect choice for those wishing to learn to surf in style. The Basque region of France and Spain offers fantastic beginner waves and beautiful beaches while also providing an abundance of everything France & Spain are renown for - quaint villages, seaside cafes, historic cities, delicious bakeries, lively tapas bars and rolling landscapes.

Read more...

 
 

 
 

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Photo:
Vernon Deck

 
COLD TRIP: Snowboard & Ski Freestyle Camp

For those of you interested in developing your park and pipe skills, our Freestyle Camp in New Zealand is the place to be. While Northern Hemisphere snowboarders & skiers are battling it out on dwindling summer snow supplies, you can enjoy true winter conditions and ride the terrain park that regularly attracts such riders as Shaun White and Kelly Clark. In addition to quality superpipes, jumps and rails, you`ll enjoy expert coaching, stylish accommodation and the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand`s South Island.

Read more: Snowboard | Ski

 
 

 
 

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Photo:
SportLine.com

 
KNOWLEDGE: Intelligent Water Bottle

As summer approaches it becomes even more important to make sure you drink enough water each day. But how much water is optimal? And how can you remind yourself to drink enough? Answering these questions is easy with Sportline Hydra Coach. It’s guaranteed to drive you to drink by using your weight and activity level to calculate how much water you need daily and displays what percent of your hydration goal you have met.

Read more...

 
 

 
 

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Photo:
Alain Chuard

 
ON ASSIGNMENT: Axel in France & Spain

We hear from Axel, our France & Spain surf trip leader, that spring has well and truly arrived in the beautiful Basque region and everyone is gearing up for the summer surf season. Axel is a local of Biarritz and knows the Basque surf spots and beaches like the back of his hand. Certified by the French Surf Association, he’s not only an expert surf instructor but also the perfect host to show the very best of his stunning home region.

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Photo:
RootsOfPeace.org

 
FOOTPRINT: Turning Landmines into Wine!

Roots of Peace is a great organization that’s taking practical steps toward sustainable development by converting minefields to vineyards, agricultural fields and safe migration corridors for wildlife. Roots of Peace has helped renew production in Croatia’s wine-growing regions, has removed 100,000 land mines in Afghanistan while encouraging farmers to convert from poppy farming to grape growing, and has helped clear landmines in Angola and Cambodia.

Read more...

 
 

 
 
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