Each week we bring you the latest news, commentary, and special deals from the world of adventure travel. Here are some stories that may be of interest from the week ending November 6, 2015.
New Cycling Tour Runs From Paris to Moscow
Cycling tours has been one of the fastest growing forms of adventure travel over the past few years, with new options appearing all of the time. But a new trip offered by a company Ride & Seek just might be the ultimate European bike ride.
The aptly named Napoleon Bike Tour covers more than 2720 miles, running from Paris, France to Moscow, Russia. The trip winds its way through the Champaign region of France, into southern Germany, across Poland, and into the former Soviet Union. The entire tour takes 43 days to complete, and costs a whopping $15,539.
Individual 15-day segments can also be ridden at a price of $5478. Find out more here.
Early Season Ski Deals and Promotions
November is here and the ski season is nearly upon us. With the snow already flying in the Rockies, it appears that we're on track to see more powder on the slopes this year. It may be early, but there are already some solid deals to be had, as the major resorts prepare to open over the next few weeks. For instance, Pronghorn ski resort in Bend, Oregon is running a special that could save visitors up to 45% when the book by November 20. Simply book a three-night stay, and buy a three-day lift pass, and you'll receive the third night of your accommodations, and your third day of skiing, free.
Over at Jackson Hole, Wyoming they're preparing to fire up the lifts for the first time on Thanksgiving Day, as the welcome skiers and snowboarder for the first time this season. On Friday, November 27 they'll also be offering quite a deal for Flashback Friday. On that day, all lift tickets will be just $6.
All season long, look for great deals on lift tickets at Liftopia.com, the largest online source for ski deals. Even though most of the resorts have yet to open, there are already some substantial savings to be had.
Lonely Planet Launches New Travel Magazine
Lonely Planet, the largest source of travel media in the world, has expanded the empire a bit further. The company has just announced a new quarterly magazine that is available in the U.S., with the first issue now available. Lonely Planet magazine costs just $8 per year, and promises engaging stories, and great photography in every issue. Digital editions are also available on iOS, Android, and Kindle.
Mountain Madness Announces New Trips for 2016
Mountain Madness, one of the top mountaineering and trekking companies in the world, has announced a number of new trips for 2016. Amongst the new expeditions are a climb up a 7000 meter peak in the Indian Himalaya known as Nun. This mountain is considered a good stepping stone for Everest, with climbers gaining important experience. Other new options include a skiing trip to Japan, rock climbing in Utah, and trekking trips through Patagonia. There is even a new deluxe option for climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. Find out more at MountainMadness.com.
Win an African Safari to Kenya
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Natural Habitat Adventures have teamed up to send one lucky winner off on the trip of a lifetime. The two organizations are giving away an African safari to Kenya for two that includes airfare from the U.S., all accommodations, and meals, while in Kenya. The winners will stay in a luxury tented mobile safari on the Maasi Mara National Reserve. For more details, and to enter the sweepstakes, click here.
That's all for this week. Come back next Friday for more adventure travel news.
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