If you crave the call of the wild or if adventure is your middle name then an adventure trip is the experience you are looking for to ease the cravings. It is possible to find the trip that will fulfill you desires and not empty your pocket book. Whether you want to brave nature up close or just test your own fear, the dream vacation is not far from your reality.

You can let it all go to the dogs with a dog sledding trip with Adventures in Good Company. You will experience the Northwoods in a way few people ever do. Not only will you learn how to care for and harness the dog team, but you will also learn how to drive (or mush) a dog sled. To cap off the experience, one night will be spent in a traditional yurt. There is no experience required, but mushing is a very vigorous activity. The fun and excitement will be had, but at the cost of physical endurance.

Backcountry skiing will try your skills as a skier and a climber. You need to be a strong skier and be fit enough to climb 2000ft in one day. This Women’s Backcountry Ski Week is available through Women’s Mountain Adventures. The trip is all inclusive and has the added element of helicopter transfers into and out of the lodge. The only thing you will need to bring (or rent) is the backcountry ski equipment (clothing, skis, boots, poles, climbing skins, beacon, shovel, probe, backpack, and sleeping bag). This experience goes way beyond a normal day on the slopes.

Vigorous hiking is what you will experience as you trek along the Appalachian Trail. The trail winds through the Great Smokey Mountain and offers some of the best hiking and mountain views in the country. This trip is a true taste of the primitive thru-hiker life and is not recommended for the weak (of heart, mind, or endurance). The Great Smoky Mountains Backpack - Appalachian Trail is a guided tour offered through REI Adventures.

If you are one of those people who just has to have it all at once, then the Costa Rica Vacation: A Wildlife and Nature Safari is the perfect trip for you. It’s hosted by Adventure Women and will take you on an amazing 11-day experience through the island country of Costa Rica. The trip is packed with whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking the lava flows, relaxing in hot springs, and snorkeling in the crystal blue Caribbean. Not only will your adventure be full of exciting activities, but you will see an abundance of wildlife and plant life. The butterflies alone will make your tour unforgettable.

The extreme adventure you have been looking for (or just dreaming about) can now be a reality. Experience the vacation that you will be talking about for years to come.

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