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STEPPIN' OUT ADVENTURES: UPDATES AND REMINDERS

This is the Chicago version, if you live in another city, please let us know..

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We often send updates to our monthly newsletter. We've been getting a lot of questions about which trips are Steppin' Out only trips and which are collaborative efforts.
This year Steppin' Out launched Do Good Adventures and part of our focus will be to work with individuals and custom groups/organizations who want an adventure and/or an adventure that includes Service/Volunteer components. Some of our Steppin' Out trips will include the service component, but most of those trips are focused on activity, culture and camaraderie We will be offering approximately 6 a year. But we still want to be a valuable resource to you and we have made arrangement with our outfitters to be a part of some of their trips.

We are still working on the second half of 2011- but for the first half the Steppin' Out trips include Belize, Tanzania, The two Ski trips, & Morocco in the Spring.

The others we are either promoting or sending a group to be a part of another group. There are certain trips where Steppin' Outers comprise much of the group.

Sincerely,
Robin Richman
Steppin' Out Adventures

Belize: Sun When You'll Want it Most

It's going to happen soon... the days are getting shorter, it's going to start getting colder and come end of January, you're going to crave the sun and being active outdoors. Imagine staying in a screened, rosewood cabana with thatched roof and private bath at an ecofriendly
lodge in southern Belize as featured on the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler. From here you will experience Belize's wild jungle. Based on a beautiful river and
surrounded by lush, tropical gardens, we will be amongst the friendly Mayan people who live in small,
traditional villages of 15-30 families in the rain forest.Take advantage of this amazing itinerary that has us hiking waterfalls and caves, learning to make chocolate from the locals, horse back riding and relaxing on the beach.
January 29- Feb. 6, 2011
Price is $2600, but save $100 if you sign up this week. After December 15, price goes up to $2775. (includes all meals, internal flights, all activities, accommodations, etc.) Read more about the trip here.

Ski Trips: Join us for a Party on the Slopes

Get ready to mingle on the slopes.. an amazing way to meet fun spirited people like yourselves. We've been crafting parties on the slopes for over 10 years!

We're going to Telluride Feb. 20-27 (shorter options available) . Telluride is a laid back, mining town where the town's care-free attitude is contagious. One of the most scenic mountains in
Colorado. And while it might be laid back, our accommodations are four star-- the only ski-in ski out hotel in the whole resort, and it comes with all the bells and whistles, including the largest spa and indoor climbing wall in Colorado! All skiers welcome, but
for those looking for a ski challenge, this mountain has some extra challenging runs. The trip is coordinated so there are all different kinds of activities to meet and get to know different groups of people at breakfasts, special mountain lunches, dinners and happy hours. Check out all the information here

The second ski trip takes you the week of March 6-13 (shorter options available) to Steamboat Springs, home of the deep powder and natural hot springs! Known for true western hospitality, and friendliness of the mountain, Steamboat offers one of the biggest ski mountains in North America! 142 trails make Steamboat the 2nd largest mountain in Colorado with terrain for all level skiers and snowboarders. Steppin' Out hosts some great Après Ski parties not only on the slopes, but post après ski in the hot springs under the stars. Find all the information and pricing here

AFRICA SPECIAL FOR SKIERS: Wondering why I'm putting an Africa Special in the Ski Trip section? Because I'm leaving to take a group to South Africa next week and I have to review the contracts with the hotels before I go.. That means, I'm giving you another incentive to sign up early. $75 off the current price and an additional $50 off for anyone who brings someone new...

Costa Rica and Other Winter Holiday Trips

You want to get away over the Winter Holiday Break?
Steppin' Out isn't doing our own trips during this time frame but we have picked a few that we think have a Steppin' Out style and we hope you'll enjoy.

Costa Rica: Our outfitter in Costa Rica is organizing a Jewish Singles trip Dec. 25- Jan. 1st. This is the 4th year we've done this with them and people who have gone have had a great time. Come experience the fantastic spectrum of Costa Rica's natural wonders. As you travel from mountain top forest in Monteverde to the active Arenal volcano to the carribean coast you will truly become enveloped in the richness of the land and its stunning scenery. Discover the country's real
treasures through sea kayaking, horse back riding, hiking or biking. Read the details of the trip here.

Morocco Express: This trip is a snapshot of the trip that Steppin' Out is planning in May. The local operator that we are using to handle our trip in May does monthly departures. The trip is open to all but our May trip is a little more active, a little more interacting with community and nicer hotels. But this one is relatively inexpensive. Info here

Thailand- Hike, Bike and Raft: This trip has all the elements of a trip if we were putting it together ourselves. It's active, basic accommodations but you see the areas that we would do. We hope to make this a Steppin' Out departure one day. More info here

Morocco in May and the Festival of Roses

From the colourful, chaotic medinas to the moody desert landscape, Morocco is a land filled with wonder and rich culture. It is extremely friendly, even in the markets there is little hassling. While of course we have to be beguiled by the lively souqs and tumultuous market squares of Marrakech, we spend more time out of the cities and off the beaten track villages. We'll leap into this land of extraordinary beauty on atwelve -day adventure through crisp mountain scenery, spectacular sheer gorges and picturesque towns, exhilarated by cycling trips, mule treks and canyon explorations, and touched by the warm hospitality of Moroccan villagers and nomads. We should be in the small towns during the Rose Festival which is supposed to be spectacular. Plod through the Sahara in a camel convoy, and camping under the stars. Learn to master Moroccan couscous, ancient pottery techniques and explore a seaside town favoured by Jimi Hendrix. More information here

Robin Richman
Executive Director
Steppin Out Adventures
Do Good Adventures
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"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in
sideways, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other, body thoroughly
used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO!!! What a ride!"