Costa Rica is one of the most spectacular countries on earth and we have a mountain bike trip that takes in the very best of its diverse ecosystems. Starting in the highlands, our bike journey visits two active volcanoes, world-renown Monterverde Cloud Forest, a remote mountain lake, and several pristine, tropical beaches. Using off-road trails, this journey takes our guests off-the-beaten path to see 'real' Costa Rica at its best. Beginners are welcome.
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October 01, 2006
COLD TRIP: Snowboarding & Skiing in Switzerland
Based in what is arguably the most spectacular region in the European Alps, our Swiss snowboard & ski tour visits five of Switzerland's best ski resorts and includes such extra activities as nighttime sledding down Europe's longest tobbogan trail, eating fondue in a remote mountain hut, and soaking under the stars in a lakeside hotspring. Our expert instructors will help you develop your riding while also guiding you on the best 'local's only' runs.
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KNOWLEDGE: Your Career is an Extreme Sport
We thought you might be interested in a book that hit the shelves this month called "Your Career is an Extreme Sport". The book shows how to apply the principles of extreme sports, such as drive, stamina, flexibility, and guts, to achieve extreme career success. Filled with advice from careerists who have reached professional 'nirvana', the book shows readers how to get beyond the ho-hum career comfort zone to reach their professional peak. Among the people featured is Access Trips co-founder Alain Chuard!
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ON ASSIGNMENT: Cyrus in the Jungles of Java
Our Access Trips team is made up of many impressive athletes and Cyrus, our Bali/Java surf leader, is no exception. Having grown up in both Hawaii and Indonesia, Cyrus has been surfing since he was a young child alongside such surf greats as Jerry Lopez. Cyrus' father was the first person to surf G-land. Just back from leading our Bali-Java surf roadtrip, Cyrus reports that the wave conditions are excellent and, thanks to his knowledge of rarely-surfed breaks, the crowd levels are low.
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FOOTPRINT: Design Like You Give a Damn
One of the greatest humanitarian challenges the world faces today is that of providing shelter; currently one in seven people lives in a slum or refugee camp. Architecture for Humanity is committed to not only increasing the availability of housing but also to ensuring that housing in impoverished neighborhoods is attractive and durable. They do this by encouraging top architects to donate their time & skills to low-income housing projects. A new book "Design Like You Give A Damn" profiles the very best of these innovative design projects.
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