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Merion East Golf ClubGolf in Philadelphia, United States Merion Golf Club was brought into being by Scotsman Hugh Wilson in 1912, when local wealthy Philadelphians began to clamour for improvement to their old golf course. The result was more than respectable, and Merion East Golf Course is now one of the USA's best courses, frequently host to various championships, including the US Open. Wilson was largely inspired by Scottish golf course designs and this is strongly visible, particularly in the typical Scottish-style bunkers.
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The Jomson TrekTrekking in Nepal This is one of the classic Nepalese treks, traversing this gorgeous country of shale, rocky outcrops, undulating snow-capped peaks and passes and colourful local cultures and traditions. Beginning in Pokhara and finishing in Muktinath, the trail is based on an ancient trading route so passes through many villages and settlements with lots of opportunities to visit traditional tea houses or shrines along the path. Much of the route follows the Kali Gandaki river through the culturally rich lower Mustang region with it’s rhododendron and magnolia forests and some spectacular gorge country in the Annapuna Mountain Range, home to a large portion of the worlds highest mountains and some dramatic mountain passes with high bridges to cross adding more drama to the view. There are several points along the trek offering some classic views to Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. While much of the trail is at an altitude of below 3,000m the highest point is the final climb to 3,800m at Muktinath temples a popular spot for both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims. Though a challenging trek the situation along the trading routes means you can stay in guest houses or trekking lodges along the way and don’t have to trek with all your requirements. Another nice feature is the gentle ascent into the mountains at the beginning of the route, but the trail still climbs over 1,500m in the first two days of walking. Last time I walked this route I especially enjoyed my stay in Tatopani, one of the larger towns and home to nearby hot springs - excellent for a break at the trek.
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Ski ZermattSkiing in Zermatt, Switzerland No matter where you find yourself on the slopes of this remarkable ski area, the granite monolith of Europe’s most famous peak, the Matterhorn, seems to follow you around. Although by no means the highest of the 29 peaks above 4,000 metres around Zermatt, its stand-alone, savage beauty commands attention. Of the three main skiing areas, perhaps the best and friendliest sector to start with is traditionally the “sunny-side” of the valley, at Sunnega. This is the gateway to skiing at Unterrothorn (3103 m) Stockhorn (3405 m) and most famously, Gornergrat (3100m), with the Kulm, a large, quaint hotel, at the top. A wide, sunny terrace overlooks the Gornergletscher and one of the greatest panoramas in the Alps. Almost shoulder to shoulder, are the Monte Rosa, at 4634 metres - second in the Alps only to Mont Blanc in altitude - Lyskamm, the twin peaks of Castor and Pollux, Breithorn and the Klein Matterhorn, where Europe’s highest cable car takes skiers and boarders to the Italian border, where they can make their way down to Cervinia in the Aosta Valley. From the Gornergrat there is a clutch of easy blues going down to Riffelberg. The runs down from Stockhorn and Unterrothorn to Blauherd, including Zermatt’s celebrated Triftji, are more difficult, but from Blauherd back down to Sunnegga, the terrain opens out into easy cruising. Furi, at the far end of the village, is the gateway to the Trockener Steg link to Klein Matterhorn and Theodulpass, close to the Italian border, and Schwarzsee, nearest the foot of the Matterhorn. Some of Zermatt’s most challenging bump runs are encountered below Schwarzsee, on the way back to Zermatt via Furri. Intermediates can take the Weisse Perle, a nice roller-coaster red as an alternative route. This gives skiers and boarders a wonderful opportunity visit some of the mountain restaurants for which Zermatt is so justly famous.
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Bay of Fundy's big Whales and tidesWhale Watching in Canada This is a very natural, unspoilt location for whale watching. The islands and coastline surrounding the bay is a wilderness and the tides are the worlds most variable, in some places up to 14 metres difference (the literature says one hundred billion tonnes of sea water rolls in and out of the bay each day.). This constant churning of water creates excellent conditions for plankton blooms and baleen whales especially find plenty to feed on. Scientists have seen fifteen different whale species in the Bay of Fundy, the largest (and I think the most unusual) are the Finbacks who are known for tall spouting. Lucky whale watchers will also see Humpbacks, Minkes, Sei Whales and North Atlantic Right Whales, which are one of the world’s most endangered species and are known to mate in the bay. Other kinds of whales are known to drop in from time to time including the worlds biggest animal, the Blue Whale. You can also see the occasional Basking Shark or Porpoise. The food is best during Summer.
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The Longest, Fastest ZiplineExtreme Challenge in NW South Africa, South Africa I believe I can fly! An exhilarating experience. A gently glide over dramatic and beautiful scenery. I normally prefer to keep my feet firmly on the ground, I don't do theme parks or the like and usually avoid anything to do with heights too but I recommend this, it was amazing.
Average speed 120kmh, height 280 metres, length 2 kilometres.
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