Economic Stimulus Package for Adventurers

January 16 2009 by Neal Mueller

AdventureStimulus.jpgThis market down-turn is affecting us all. I'm afraid to open my 401k statements these days. Even with the economy in the dumpster, there are adventure travel opportunities that won't break the (piggy) bank. Here are three. The first is wild and the second one is tame.

1) Climb in Pakistan for 50% off - now is the best time to go on a climbing vacation to Pakistan! According to this report at Everest News, the Ministry of Tourism has announced that climbing fees have been reduced by 50% for 2009. Clearly Pakistan is planning ahead to climbers' dreams alive and keep the mountains accessible to everyone. Thank you Pakistan. Speaking about good deals, most western hotel brands have super opulent hotels in the capital city of Pakistan at cut-rate prices. The Best Western Islamabad sports a marbled-floored lobby and a snappily dressed staff. Tell the manager, Pariq Mumtaz, that we sent you.

2) Surfing - it's hard to find a weekend travel adventure that costs less than surfing! My last surfing adventure was $30 gas money, and $25 surf board rental. I live in San Francisco, so there are surf beaches everywhere. But even inland readers can surf, just check out these guys who surf in Wisconsin on the Great Lakes. If you haven't already done it you'll find surfing to be a worthy adventure, feeling the power of the ocean is enough to wear anyone out physically and put life in perspective mentally. You might find it to be the least expensive spiritual journey ever.

3) MtnAthelete - some folks I know have invented a workout method that you can do in your garage (or at their Jackson Wyoming gym). Looks goofy. Kicks butt! Best of all, you don't need fancy fitness equipment. You can get fit with stuff you already have around the house like old skies, ropes and logs. It's good if you can't afford to visit the mountain this season, but want to stay fit like a mountain man. Their workouts all mimic mountain activities like climbing or skiing.

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