Alaska Snowmobiling

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Courage and training are essential elements of this team of snowmobile and skier.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="363c4f80.jpg" border=0 width="452" height="248" ALT="snow sign need beer" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="6" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#808080" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Arctic Man is one of the World's Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one. The skier begins at a summit elevation of 5,800 feet and drops 1700 feet in less than two mile to the bottom of a narrow canyon where he meets up with his snowmobiling partner. The snowmobiler meets the skier, on the go, with a tow rope and pulls the skier 2 1/4 miles uphill at top speeds of up to 86 mph. The skier and the snowmobile then separate and the skier goes over the side of the second mountain and drops another 1200 feet to the finish line. </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>At the Arctic Man you " GO FAST or GO HOME." </B></div> <div> <B>Truly the Ultimate Adrenaline Rush for spectators and competitors alike.</B></div> <div> <B>Last year aproxiamate 13,000 spectators came from around the nation to enjoy this spectacular Alaskan event. The area the race is held is some of the best snowmachine riding country in the world. The snowcapped peaks and beauty make this spring event one that you will treasure for a lifetime.</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.arcticman.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.arcticman.com/"> <img src="HTMLobj-946/aniGif.gif" alt="magic button" border="0" align="bottom" width="198" height="149">  </A></div> <div> Winter is a wonderful time to go camping</div> <div> even in colder climates. Although many snowbirds may head south to do their camping in warmer locations, there are others who remain in the north to enjoy camping under true winter conditions. With the proper equipment and adequate preparation, any warm-blooded camper can enjoy the outdoors, even through the bitter cold of winter. </div> <bR> <div> So you ask, "What is there to enjoy about camping in the cold of winter?" Well, have you considered these reasons: </div> <bR> <div> Views are great without all the leaves </div> <bR> <div> You can eat more, you'll burn it off </div> <bR> <div> Snow covers rocks under the tent </div> <bR> <div> Fellow campers don't smell as bad </div> <bR> <div> You can practice the bunny hop </div> <bR> <div> Drinking water stays cold </div> <bR> <div> You can walk on water (it's frozen) </div> <bR> <div> NO crowds </div> <bR> <div> NO dirt </div> <bR> <div> and..... NO bugs </div> <bR> <div> As tempting as it may sound to head outdoors like any summer day and go camping, it is not that easy. I cannot impress upon you enough the importance of preparation. </div> <bR> <div> First, you have to dress in ample clothes to ward off the cold. Next, you will need more efficient sleeping pads to reduce heat loss between you and the ground, a sleeping bag with insulation rated to temperatures lower than those expected at night, and a four-season tent to provide adequate shelter for the potential wet and freezing conditions of winter. </div> <bR> <div> Also, you must know how to prevent hypothermia and what to do in the case of frost-bite. </div> <bR> <div> Although beautiful and serene, winter camping can be quite hazardous. There is no substitute for experience! If you are a first time winter camper, take your first trip with someone who has winter camped before. Never winter camp alone, the knowledge and experience shared by others can be invaluable. </div> <bR> <div> Any activities in the outdoors during winter will be strenuous, particularly with all those extra layers of clothes.</div> <div> Consequently, winter camping will test your strength and stamina, so you'd best be in good physical shape.</div> <div> So, prepare your body for the demands of winter activity; prepare your mind with the knowledge to handle winter hazards; and prepare your campsite with gear that's adequate for cold weather conditions.</div> <div> That being said ... </div> <div> Let It Snow!</div> <bR> <div> <B>A Public Service of:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.AdamsChocolate.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.AdamsChocolate.com/">AdamsChocolate.com</A>    Custom Novelty Chocolates for the Hospitality Industry</div> <div> Copyright © 1996 to date, AST2.com LLC all Rights Reserved</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>