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SHUNT adalah komunitas panjat tebing asal Kabupaten Magetan yang didirikan oleh sekelompok pemuda yang sangat hobi berkegiatan alam, terutama panjat tebing. Komunitas yang beralamatkan di Jl. Raya Taman Asri No. 326 RT. 09 RW. II Milangasri Panekan Magetan eksis sejak tahun 2006 dengan total anggota saat ini adalah 210 anggota, yang terdiri dari kalangan pelajar. Meskipun komunitas ini bersifat umum ada aturan batas minimum usia saat mendaftar menjadi anggota SHUNT, calon anggota setidaknya harus berusia 15 tahun saat mendaftar. Selain berkegiatan di alam, SHUNT juga sering mengikuti perlombaan panjat dinding mulai tingkat kabupaten hingga provinsi. Perlombaan yang sering di ikuti dan sering mendapat juara adalah lomba panjat dinding kategori speed dan lead. Sementara untuk lomba Boulder hampir tidak pernah menang, " Kami hampir tidak pernah menang di Lomba Boulder, ya karena di wilayah Madiun lomba boulder masih jarang, yang sering itu lomba panjat dinding yang tinggi itu " Sejauh ini SHUNT memilik 14 orang Atlet panjat dinding untuk kategori speed dan lead dan berharap bisa mewakili Magetan dikancah nasional maupun internasional.

- by Marco Polo
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- Sport Psychology, Adventure Tourism

If you have ever gone off the track riding over rough terrain, then you can relate with the feeling one gets, after a long ride with life’s best mountain bike when sweat is dripping and muscles are tired but we still laugh and enjoy the landscape. This conqueror feeling does tremendous healing to our mental stress, anxiety, and insecurities. As health concerns including obesity, heart disease, mental health, and diabetes are on the rise, physical exercise, especially in the outdoors while inhaling fresh air without the requirement of best air purifiers, is becoming more critical to our health as individuals and as a society.

- by Dwayne Rodgers
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- Adventure Tourism, Nature-based tourism, Adventure Therapy, Nature of Science

Numbers of individuals in search of the ultimate high are on the rise in adventure sports such as rock climbing and BASE jumping (Carnahan, 2006; Hetland and Vitterso, 2012) alongside other adrenaline fuelled activities such as drug-taking (Mann, 2014). (BASE jumping is leaping from a fixed object: Building, Antenna, Span, or Earth [cliff] with a parachute). From the outset, the theme for this project has been ‘Adrenaline Junkies’ – a synthesis of concepts indicating adventure and excitement from recreation, but also addiction and dependency from so-called recreational drugs (drug abuse). A driving curiosity being to ask, why do they do what they do? Why do they risk their lives to obtain a fleeting high which that rush of adrenaline gives? Linked to this idea, ‘chasing the dragon’ is a phrase coined by opium users when attempting to get high (Buxton et al, 2011, Shiel, 2016), as the risks of getting high in this way can be fatal. Using this as a starting point, it sparked the idea to shape my sculpture in the form of a dragon.

Recent developments in information and positioning technologies, increasingly more available on portable devices, offer new opportunities not only for tracking tourist movements but also for interactive description and development of experiences. Geocaching is a worldwide treasure hunt game that requires technological devices to play. Geocaches can be found anywhere, from distant mountains and parks to the urban environment, which is why it is also well suited for travelling. This paper reflects how geocachers utilise their hobby in collecting creative experiences when travelling. The paper looks at geocaching from a perspective of creative tourism experience. The goals of this research are (1) to understand users' creative experiences when engaging in geocaching and (2) to examine how users' creative experience of geocaching applies to adventure tourism solutions. The conclusion presents geocachers' creative experiences along coastal road in Finland and shares new ideas to develop geocaching games for adventure tourism solutions.

- by Pirita Ihamäki
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- User Experience (UX), Adventure Tourism, Creative Tourism, Geocaching

Kedarkantha Winter Trek is Situated in the lofty Garhwal Himalayas, the Kedarkantha peak offers a very accessible trek, any time of the year. The Kedarkantha Trek takes you on a memorable journey starting with the Govind National Park which is a treasure house of flora and fauna such as leopards, bears, musk deer and many birds! Aahvan Adventures is a leading Adventure Travel Company in India located in Ahmedabad, We organize treks and adventure trips in the Himalayas in no man’s land.

- by Jigar Parmar
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- Adventure Tourism

Little research has identified issues faced by tour guiding professionals and investigations of tour guide experiences have been neglected in favor of tourist experience and behavior studies. Even less research has focused on adventure guiding experiences and potential sources of stress and emotions in this context. Studies that have investigated adventure guide experiences generally focused on guide-client interactions and sociological accounts of these experiences. Due to these gaps in the literature, and the recognised potential of psychological theories to enhance studies of stress and emotions in tourism settings, this study explored stress and emotions resulting from employer-guide interactions in an adventure tourism context from a psychological perspective. Longitudinal autoethnographical data was recorded during a river guiding season in South America. A reversal theory framework guided data analyses of key motivational states, sources of stress, and resulting emotions. Analyses identified potential transactional sources of stress and negative emotions for adventure tourism guides, and motivational states associated with stress and emotional outcomes in the employer-guide relationship. Results are discussed in relation to psychological theory and stress and coping research. Recommendations for practice, that could alleviate stressful experiences between employers and guides, are also discussed.

Physical inactivity and academic underperformance in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects
are complex youth issues requiring multifaceted solutions. This exploratory study investigated a novel outdoor learning
approach to addressing both issues through an outdoor adventure education (OAE) STEM education programme designed
to enhance student engagement and self-determination in STEM subjects and physical activity. Twenty-two high school
(secondary school) students participated in a five-day alternative spring break snow science programme that integrated
STEM topics with winter outdoor activities (i.e., snowshoeing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding). Results indicated that
the OAE STEM programme provided an autonomy-supportive learning climate characterised by experiences of optimal
engagement (i.e., flow) and self-determination (i.e., autonomy, relatedness, and competence). Findings suggested that OAE
STEM programmes have the potential to enhance high school/secondary school students’ engagement in both physical
activity and STEM education. Implications for research and practices that blend STEM education with OAE are explored.

When someone says Bangkok, we often visualize the city showcasing happening nightlife, clubs and extravagant massage parlors serving you over relaxed and chilled out vacation. Because it has been portrayed for the same for years. But Bangkok has much more in its belly reflecting the best of the Thai cultures and always ready to rejuvenate travel experiences. So when you plan for a vacation to Thailand, do not forget to visit these magnificent places in Bangkok and let your pals know about the real beauty of this spectacular destination. Take a quick glimpse at all the top places to visit in Bangkok and elevate your travel experience with our Bangkok tour package and Bangkok honeymoon package.

- by wizfair vacation
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- Tourism Marketing, Tourism Management, Adventure Tourism, Tourism

Macera turizmi etkinliklerinden biri olan sualtı dalış turizmi destinasyonlar açısından potansiyel gelir yaratabilecek alternatif bir turizm türü olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Sualtı dalış turizminde emniyet sorunu ise turistlerin sağlığı ve emniyeti açısından üzerinde durulması gereken konulardan biri olmasına rağmen alanyazında genellikle göz ardı edilen bir husus olmuştur. Bu çalışmada, sualtı dalış turizmine katılan bireylerin karşılaştıkları kaza ve yaralanma deneyimleri, bunları oluşturan risk faktörleri ve bu kazaları önlemeye yönelik gerçekleştirilen emniyet uygulamaları ortaya konulmaktadır. Bu kapsamda Türkiye’deki önemli su altı dalış noktalarına sahip İzmir ilinde faaliyet gösteren dalış merkezlerinde çalışan dalış eğitmenleri ile derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilmiş ve bulgular görüşülen katılımcılardan alıntılarla zenginleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre dalış turizmi aktivitelerinde karşılaşılan kaza ve yaralanmaları oluşturan risk faktörleri dört ana başlık altında incelenmiştir. Bunlar dalıcılarla ilgili, donanımla ilgili, çevresel ve organizasyon/yönetimsel risk faktörleridir. Ayrıca katılımcıların dalış turizmi emniyetini sağlamaya yönelik önerileri ortaya konulmuştur.
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Scuba diving tourism stands out as one of the alternative tourism activities for destinations due to its potential to generate revenue. Safety at scuba diving tourism is an outstanding issue in relation to tourists' health and their safety; however, it is mostly neglected in tourism literature. This study aims to reveal the most common visitor accidents and injuries experienced during scuba diving tourism activities, the risk factors for client injuries and the safety and risk management practices applied by diving operators. In-depth interviews were conducted with diving instructors of diving centers located in Izmir which has some of the most important scuba diving sites in Turkey. Content analysis was performed on data and the findings were enriched with the quotes from participants. According to study findings, risk factors resulting in accidents and injuries experienced in scuba diving tourism activities were summarized into four categories: client-related, equipment-related , environment-related and organization/management-related. Then, solution offers to ensure scuba diving tourism safety were revealed.

- by Humeyra Dogru-Dastan and +1
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- Adventure Tourism, Safety, Diving Tourism, Scuba Diving Tourism

The international tourism industry is becoming increasingly segmented with the growth of different 'niches' or 'segments' of tourism. One notable and rapidly expanding niche segment in the international tourism economy is that of adventure tourism. Although adventure tourism has attracted a growing international scholarship, research on adventure tourism in Africa is currently undeveloped. Despite this, all Southern African Development Community (SADC) states are promoting themselves as adventure tourism destinations. This article identifies seven key management and policy issues relating to the development of the adventure tourism business in the SADC region. Avontuurtoerisme: geleenthede en bestuuruitdagings vir SAOG-bestemmings Die internasionale toerismebedryf word toenemend gesegmenteer met die groei van nisse of segmente van toerisme. 'n Belangrike en vinnig groeiende nis in die internasionale toerisme-ekonomie is dié van avontuurtoerisme. Alhoewel avontuurtoerisme 'n groeiende internasionale vakkundigheid lok, is navorsing op avontuurtoerisme in Afrika tans onontwikkel. Ten spyte hiervan, bevorder die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap-lande (SAOG) hulself as bestemmings vir avontuurtoerisme. Hierdie artikel identifiseer sewe belangrike bestuursen beleidskwessies verwant aan die ontwikkeling van avontuurtoerisme in die SAOG-streek.

- by Tracey McKay
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- Reference, Adventure Tourism

Dentro de la Ruta del Spondylus, esta nueva propuesta turística identifica las playas ecuatorianas más propicias para la práctica del surf y explora sus características. La información está disponible en una mini-guía recién editada que... more

The spatial organisation of the adventure tourism industry in South Africa is presented based on an analysis of a national dataset of adventure tourism suppliers. At a national level, the spatial distribution of adventure tourism in South Africa is geographically uneven. The Western Cape is by far the most important province in terms of adventure, followed by KwaZulu-Natal and then Gauteng. Coastal provinces are at an advantage when it comes to building an adventure tourism industry, but the presence of physical resources such as the sea, mountains, rivers, dunes, open veld and nature reserves alone, does not account for development of the sector. Density and distribution of operators is also linked to both population size and disposable incomes, making adventure tourism a tourism-related product across all provinces, but also a tourism-characteristic product in both the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, supported by both domestic and international tourists. Indications are that for seven of the nine provinces, the sector is underdeveloped so opportunities for expansion abound, especially in terms of urban adventure products.

- by Tracey McKay
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- Adventure Tourism

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- by Patricia Briggs
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- Science Fiction, Adventure Tourism, Thriller, Fiction
- by Ian Godwin
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- Adventure Tourism
- by Oliver Mtapuri
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- Tourism Studies, Anthropology of Tourism, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Management

Citation: Houge Mackenzie, S. & Hodge, K. (2019). Adventure recreation and subjective well-being: A conceptual framework. Leisure Studies. doi: 10.1080/02614367.2019.1577478. Despite the documented positive outcomes of adventure experiences, subjective well-being (SWB) frameworks have been largely absent from discourse and analyses in adventure studies. This conceptual paper proposes a framework for understanding how adventure recreation experiences promote eudaimonic SWB. In our framework we propose that adventure recreation fosters eudaimonic aspects of SWB by supporting satisfaction of basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, relatedness and beneficence. The framework also integrates contact with nature as an important mechanism through which adventure recreation fosters eudaimonic SWB. Analysis of research and practice across diverse aspects of adventure recreation (leisure, tourism, and education contexts) is used to support the proposed framework and to critically evaluate howpsychological models, such as SDT and SWB, can advance theory and practice in adventure recreation. We conclude by offering a number of suggestions for future research directions and practical implications.

This study integrated flow theory and reversal theory perspectives to investigate a potential range of flow states amongst adventure participants in a sequence of two studies. Study one was conducted with expert (n = 6) adventure participants via retrospective interviews, while study two collected prospective data from novice whitewater riversurfers (n = 10) via waterproof-surveys and head-mounted video cameras. These methods were used to evaluate previous conjectures that distinct ‘serious’ (telic) and ‘playful’ (paratelic) flow states may occur in adventure activities and to identify key characteristics which may underpin distinct flow states. Results highlighted qualitative differences amongst flow states, as well as suggesting that flow research in adventurous pursuits could benefit from the integration of reversal theory constructs.

- by Hayley Saul
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- Archaeology, Tourism Studies, Cultural Heritage, Heritage Studies

Kayaking and rafting on white water is viewed as core adventure activity in both the adventure recreation and adventure tourism literature. Additionally, many argue that the activity also represents a segment of extreme or lifestyle sport. This case study of the Ash River, South Africa
demonstrates how, with specific reference to white water kayaking and rafting, the boundaries between adventure recreation, adventure tourism and extreme sports are blurred. That is, the various white water activities mutually support one another, with guides, operators and participants ‘boundary hopping’ between them. The Ash River is shown to be a significant white water adventure site for South Africa due to its flow volumes, speed, consistency, quality of rapids and unsurpassed water quality. Thus, the river draws in both local and international tourists, for some of whom the river was ‘bucket list white water adventure site’. The result is
that the white water adventure industry generates significant income, direct and indirect job opportunities, for the Bethlehem and Clarens area. The study also examined the demographic and socio-economic profiles of the kayaking and rafting tourists, as well as explored their motivations and experiences. It was found that there are some significant differences between the motivations and experiences of the kayakers compared to the rafters, between male and female rafters and
between white and black rafters. Lastly, the age profile of the rafters seems to impact on what activities are undertaken.

- by Tracey McKay
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- Adventure Tourism

Ecotourism is a growing arena of tourism industry and is a potential tool for sustainable development. This study focuses identifying potentials of ecotourism in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale (TMJ) area in Eastern Nepal via assessing flow of tourists, purpose for visits, major natural attractions, physical infrastructures and human resources available in the region. Direct interviews were conducted with respondents purposively selected from 50 households using structured questionnaires. Demographic variables and visit purpose were expressed in numbers and percentage using MS-Excel soft ware. A descriptive analysis was performed for the natural features, human resource, physical infrastructures and cultural entities which were collected using standard checklist. Results showed that TMJ was visited by approximately 1, 00,000 internal and 600 international tourists throughout the year in 2018.Th e main purpose of visit to TMJ was to adhere the beauty of rhododendron or landscape followed by re...

- by Prakash Wagle
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- Adventure Tourism

There is great potential for the development of adventure tourism in Southern Africa for a number of reasons. One is the variety of landscapes provided by South Africa's natural environment that are suitable for adventure tourism activities, many of which remain relatively pristine. In addition, the development of adventure tourism has significant potential to uplift local communities through local economic development strategies due to the relatively low capital needed to establish many activities considered adventure tourism. However, very little research exists on this important industry in the South African context. Th is research note, therefore, highlights three important aspects of adventure tourism development in South Africa. First, the challenges facing the adventure tourism industry are addressed. Three of the most significant challenges to its development are the need for specific skills among staff , the use of adventure tourism as a pro-poor development strategy, and environmental management concerns associated with adventure tourism. Next, an overview of existing research is given, much of which has focused on specific adventure activities and destinations in South Africa. Finally, and most importantly, a detailed outline is offered of further research that would assist in the management and development of adventure tourism in South Africa in the future.

- by Julia Giddy
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- Adventure Tourism, Nature-based tourism, South Africa, Tourism Development

Wilderness as a concept emerged as a way of thinking about nature with the beginnings of a pastoral way of living around twelve thousand years ago. It was conceived as a region where one was likely to get into a confused, disordered, or “wild” condition, but it is now commonly defined as uncultivated and otherwise undeveloped land. This essay investigates how wilderness is represented, and any associated limitations, in Jon Krakauer’s non-fictional account and Sean Penn’s film adaptation of Chris McCandless’s journey Into the Wild. Firstly, the Alaskan wilderness is treated as a sanctuary, separate from “civilisation”, a place where the “civilised” individual can retreat to escape from the perils of ordinary life. Secondly, Into the Wild continues the literary tradition of portraying wilderness as antagonist to man and his works, and a relentless environment that needs to be “tamed” and “conquered”. Thirdly, wilderness is exclusive, following on from the American pioneering tradition, as a “frontier” reserved for the individual white American male. Lastly, it suggests the existence of a pure and pristine wilderness that is devoid of other human inhabitants and a history. All of these themes impose limitations on our understanding of “wilderness”.

- by Nathan Petch
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- History, American History, Wilderness (Environment), Nineteenth Century Studies

This paper provides a review of current literature in regard to defining adventure tourism. Adventure tourism is a substantial industry sector which to date has received relatively little research attention.

- by Nina Koder
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- Adventure Tourism

Bu kaynaklara ek olarak son yıllarda alternatif turizm aktiviteleri de çeşitlenmektedir. Bu aktivitelerden birisi de yamaç
paraşütü sporudur. Gelincik Tepesi, hem merkeze yakınlığı hem de dört mevsim uçuşa uygunluğu açısından
Mersin’deki diğer tepelere göre avantajlı bir alandır. Bu çalışma ile Gelincik Tepesi’nin yamaç paraşütü sporu
açısından mevcut potansiyeli araştırılmaktadır. Bu amaçla Gelincik Tepesi’nde düzenli olarak uçuş yapan
profesyoneller ile odak grup görüşmesi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen sözlü görüşmeler neticesinde elde edilen
47 dakikalık ses kaydı ve yazılı görüşme notları ile alanda gerçekleştirilen bireysel gözlemler sonucunda elde edilen
veriler SWOT analizi yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular tepenin, uçuş kabiliyeti açısından birçok
rakibine kıyasla çeşitli avantajlara sahip olmakla birlikte, çözülemeyen arazi sorunları, alt ve üst yapı sorunları, kamu
kurumlarından yeterli destek alamama ve tanıtım eksikliği nedeniyle henüz bir alternatif turizm merkezi olmaktan uzak
olduğunu göstermektedir. Gelincik Tepesi’ne sahip çıkılmaması durumunda, bu sporu profesyonel olarak
gerçekleştiren kişi ve kurumların alternatif tepeler arayışında olarak bu tepeyi terk etme olasılığı mevcuttur.

- by OZAN GULER
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- Adventure Tourism, Alternative Tourism

As tendências das dinâmicas do lazer e desportivas verificadas nas últimas décadas, a par da crescente procura dos espaços naturais, têm levado à expansão e à diversificação do turismo na natureza e de aventura. Regiões como os Açores apresentam um forte potencial para o desenvolvimento deste produto mas é necessário garantir um modelo de desenvolvimento turístico sustentável, centrado nos recursos endógenos e na diversificação de produtos turísticos, para ir ao encontro das expectativas dos visitantes e, simultaneamente, assegurar a minimização dos impactos com a atividade turística. A aposta em produtos específicos como a observação de cetáceos ou o canyoning permite desenvolver clusters turísticos que, para além de proporcionarem a satisfação dos visitantes, contribuem para aumentar a sua permanência e para atrair segmentos de turistas cujo motivo principal de viagem seja a prática dessas atividades.
Neste artigo apresenta-se o caso da atividade de canyoning nos Açores enquadrada no âmbito do turismo na natureza e do desporto de aventura, incluindo os recursos e as potencialidades para a prática desta atividade, a sistematização do trabalho realizado para desenvolver este produto no arquipélago e uma análise da oferta turística deste segmento na região. Os aspetos essenciais do planeamento operacional da modalidade, em particular da gestão do risco e gestão ambiental, são discutidos numa perspetiva de orientação da oferta dos serviços para a qualidade, segurança e sustentabilidade.

- by Francisco Silva
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- Adventure Tourism, Nature-based tourism, Azores, CANYONING

W ostatnich latach obserwujemy wzrost zainteresowania turystyką alternatywną. Zima coraz więcej osób ucieka od zatłoczonych wyciągów narciarskich w poszukiwaniu przygody i kontaktu z naturą. Popularne stają się takie formy narciarstwa jak telemark, ski-touring, ski-alpinizm, narciarstwo śladowe. W artykule przedstawiono uwarunkowania rozwoju narciarstwa turystycznego w Polsce. Zaproponowano rozwiązania zmierzające do jego popularyzacji (nowela ustawy o usługach turystycznych i innych aktów prawnych). Zaproponowano utworzenie organizacji zajmującej się krzewieniem narciarstwa turystycznego w Polsce.

- by Marek Nowacki
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- Recreation & Leisure Studies, Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Tourism
- by Arshaq Habib
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- Adventure Tourism, Coorgs
- by Kyna De Castro
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- History, Ecotourism, Cultural Heritage, Culture

This article examines the growth of Community-Based Tourism within the broader discipline of tourism. New topics in the field have emerged such as responsible tourism, pro-poor tourism, sports tourism and moral impacts of tourism. This phenomenon also reflects the multi-disciplinarity of tourism. In this article, using the Title, Abstract and Keywords (TAK) for instances in which the words (Community-based Tourism, Community Tourism and Community-Based Eco-Tourism) to subsume Community-Based Tourism (CBT), a search was made in various databases and found that CBT as a sub-specialty of tourism started to emerge in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The number of articles published specifically on CBT has been growing phenomenally. The major contribution of this article is that we now know the evolution of CBT and we also now know its trajectory of growth which has been upward. While the number of articles on CBT is growing, there is no journal dedicated solely to CBT.

- by Oliver Mtapuri
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- Tourism Studies, Anthropology of Tourism, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Management

No Brasil, encontra-se uma das maiores disponibilidades hídricas do
planeta, distribuídas em diversos corpos d’água. O turismo fluvial é uma prática
que vem se desenvolvendo no país, e para alcançar sua sustentabilidade
diversos estudos pertinentes as atividades de aventura realizadas no ambiente
fluvial deverão ser realizados. Alguns rios e canais no mundo são considerados
roteiros turísticos tradicionais por diversos motivos, tais como sua importância
histórica, beleza cênica e localização. O rio Amazonas (e seus tributários Negro
e Madeira), o Paraná, o Tocantins e o Araguaia são uns dos maiores rios em
termos de descarga. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma breve
abordagem sobre os principais sítios turísticos fluviais no Brasil, suas principais
características ambientais, e as atividades de aventura turísticas desenvolvidas
na região e seus impactos ambientais. A inter-relação dos fatores geológicos,
geomorfológicos e climáticos, resulta na grande diversidade de quadros
hidrológicos, que devem ser estudados, visando sempre à preservação e
conservação, a partir do estabelecimento de critérios para as atividades de
aventura, minimizando assim os impactos negativos. Foi realizado um estudo
minucioso sobre os rios e suas características peculiares, que devem ser
observadas para a elaboração e desenvolvimento das atividades de aventura.
Para avaliar o impacto e quais atividades podem ser desenvolvidas em cada
sítio fluvial, foi determinado o padrão de canal (retilíneo, entrelaçado,
anastomosado ou meandrante); sua classificação (efêmeros, intermitentes ou
perenes); existência e formação dos bancos de areias; o dique marginal; lagos
e lagoas; pântanos e brejos; ilhas; o relevo fluviolacustre; o interflúvio; e o
talvegue. O trabalho abrangeu a bacia do rio Amazonas, que é uma via
naturalmente navegável, sendo o rio que mais propicia e desenvolve a
atividade turística fluvial no país e atividades de aventura como o surf e
bodyboard no fenômeno da Pororoca. O rio Negro e o Solimões que
desenvolve diversas atividades de aventura, tais como o kite surfe e aqua-ride
no denominado encontro das águas, e pelo arquipélago de Anavilhanas. A
bacia do rio Tocantins, Araguaia e São Francisco, onde se desenvolve diversas
atividades aquáticas como canoagem, pesca esportiva e passeios fluviais para
as praias de barras, sendo as atividades turísticas de aventura a opção
econômica para as comunidades ribeirinhas. E o Alto rio Paraná, que trata-se
do único trecho do rio, com suas inúmeras ilhas, que possui a sua
biodiversidade preservada. Constatou-se que em diversas regiões ribeirinhas,
que a atividade turística até a década passada estava voltada para o segmento
de veraneio, nos últimos anos a procura se voltou para o sistema fluvial local, e
seus ambientes associados, como as praias em barras arenosas, as lagoas, os
canais e as matas, passando as atividades de aventura locais serem o grande
atrativo.

- by Cinthia Rolim de Albuquerque Meneguel
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- Tourism Studies, Adventure Tourism, Tourism, Turismo

Ice climbing a sports branch which is considered as a new and suitable for developing, also has an important role in tourism for having high adrenaline level. Despite of being needed from time to time during winter climbings and carried out at the same time with the mountaineering activities, it has just gained a new form. Ice climbing which is the result of mountaineers’ search of excursion and adrenaline, is all emerged from mountaineers climbing to the “ice waterfalls” are formed by knickpoints on morphological units at different height by using technical equipments. But there haven’t been an inventory work done yet. Ice climbing which is not an easy sports branch, is usually done by expert mountaineers who has the proper education by using technical equipment and is done in small groups (15-20) and it is known to be a risky, hard and fun activity. Now that it is being subjected to national and international organisations is also leading to ice climbing to become a demand in terms of tourism for some cities have started holding ice climbing festivals. It has been tried to discuss the current situation of the ice climbing both in Turkey and in the world, ice climbing’s relation with the geographical conditions, its general characteristics in terms of nature sports and recreational-tourism. In this respect the main goal of this study is to introduce this activity which is done as a nature sport and has a close relation to mountaineering activities, also may be a part of national-international organisations and will gain a tourism aspect. It is possible to mention a big potential existing in our country for having ice climbing areas which are formed thanks to the proper geographical conditions in terms of climate, landforms and hydrographical conditions. The biggest organisation that has been done in this area in terms of both sportive and touristic is the III. International Ice Climbing Festival which took place in Uzundere district of Erzurum in 2017. KeyWords: Nature Sports, Ice Climbing, Adventure Tourism.

- by Çağlar Kıvanç KAYMAZ and +1
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- Adventure Tourism, Adventure Sports and Tourism, Adventure Based Tourism

Two facets of exploration, the modern and the nostalgic, have framed the idea of exploration since the late 1700s. The combination of these facets led to certain paradoxes. Explorers often proclaimed their expeditions as evidence of the progress of civilization even as they reveled in adventures that they depicted as an escape from civilization. The uneasy relationship between nostalgic and futuristic visions of exploration began to fray in the middle decades of the twentieth century as explorers confronted environments so extreme that they had to bring their own environments with them. Yet the spirit of nostalgia is not dead. If exploration has been systematized by scientists on earth and mechanized by missions into space, it maintains its nineteenth-century ethos in the world of extreme adventure.

- by Michael F Robinson
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- History of Science, Adventure Tourism, Space Exploration, Exploration

Miyamit Falls is one of the best falls you can see in Pampanga. An awesome adventure awaits you. :)

- by Elvie Heraziel Mier
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- Adventure Tourism, Trekking and adventure, Floridablanca, Tourists Spots

Although bungee jumping is a global phenomenon, Africa lags the world in terms of this particular sub-sector of adventure tourism, with commercial bungee jumping only taking place in Uganda, Zambia and South Africa. As South Africa‟s bungee sector is the most developed, research was undertaken in order to establish the nature of both the supply of, and demand for, this iconic form of hard adventure. The study found that bungee jumping stimulates local economic growth by generating substantial employment opportunities and spawning other adventure tourism activities and side businesses. Seasonality, combined with the global economic downturn has forced the operators to be entrepreneurially creative, in particular, to find ways of attracting more domestic tourists and day trippers. Thus, the financial base of bungee jumping in South Africa rests on domestic tourism. The demographic and socio-economic profile of the bungee jumpers is also presented, alongside factors which they identified as important with regards to the future growth of the industry. It is argued that a clean safety record and gold standard safety features could be adopted to expand the industry, as South Africa‟s commercial bungee jumping sector is globally competitive. However, the sector lacks official regulation and official safety standards, which is both a serious shortcoming and a hinderance to the development and growth of the sector.

- by Tracey McKay
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- Adventure Tourism

ABSTRAK Malaysia sememangnya kaya dan terkenal dengan produk-produk pelancongan rekreasi berasaskan cabaran dan seringkali menjadi pilihan penggiat-penggiat yang berkecimpung didalam aktiviti ini. Antara produk pelancongan sukan berasaskan cabaran yang popular adalah kayak arus deras. Kayak arus deras merupakan antara cabang disiplin dalam sukan kayak yang 'extreme' dan seringkali dijalankan oleh penggiat-penggiat yang benar-benar mahir dalam mengendalikannya. Aktiviti ini dijalankan di sungai-sungai yang mempunyai jeram yang berbatu-batu serta airnya yang deras. Bagi menjalankan aktiviti ini, peralatan yang lengkap dan kemahiran yang tinggi diperlukan dalam menjalankannya. Aktiviti ini sememangnya dapat mendekatkan individu dan alam semulajadi, membina kualiti dan tahap keyakinan diri yang tinggi serta menggunakan kemahiran psikomotor dalam berinteraksi dengan alam semulajadi. Aktiviti kayak arus deras ini merupakan salah satu produk pelancongan yang seringkali menjadi tarikan utama penggiat-penggiat dari luar

- by Jaffry Zakaria
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- Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Tourism, Sport and recreational tourism

Limited work has explored the relationship between efficacy and personal constraint negotiation for adventure tourists, yet efficacy is pivotal to successful activity participation as it influences people's perceived ability to cope with constraints, and their decision to use negotiation strategies. This paper explores these themes with participants of a commercially organised mountaineering expedition. Phenomenology-based ethnography was adopted to appreciate the social and cultural mountaineering setting from an emic perspective. Ethnography is already being used to understand adventure participation, yet there is considerable scope to employ it further through researchers immersing themselves into the experience. The findings capture the interaction between the ethnographer and the group members, and provide an embodied account using their lived experiences. Findings reveal that personal mountaineering skills, personal fitness, altitude sickness and fatigue were the four key types of personal constraint. Self-efficacy, negotiation-efficacy and other factors, such as hardiness and motivation, influenced the effectiveness of negotiation strategies. Training, rest days, personal health, and positive self-talk were negotiation strategies. A conceptual model illustrates these results and demonstrates the interplay between efficacy and the personal constraint negotiation journey for led mountaineers.

- by Adele Doran
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- Self-Efficacy, Adventure Tourism, Mountaineering, Mountain Climbing

The international tourism industry is becoming increasingly segmented with the growth of different ‘niches’ or ‘segments’ of tourism. One notable and rapidly expanding niche segment in the international tourism economy is that of adventure tourism. Although adventure tourism has attracted a growing international scholarship, research on adventure tourism in Africa is currently undeveloped. Despite this, all Southern African Development Community (SADC) states are promoting themselves as adventure tourism destinations. This article identifies seven key management and policy issues relating to the development of the adventure tourism business in the SADC region.

- by Tracey McKay
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- Adventure Tourism

Brügge, Britta; Glantz, Matz; Sandell, Klas; Lundqvist Jones, Therese; Szczepanski, Anders & Andersson, Per (eds.) 2021. Friluftsliv Explored: An environmental and outdoor teaching approach for knowledge, emotions and quality of life.... more

- by Klas Sandell and +1
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- Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, Adventure Tourism, Philosophy of Nature

There is no place on Earth where mountain climbing, a form of adventure tourism, is more popular than in Nepal. Nepal is home to 10 of the 14 world’s highest peaks over 8,000m, including Mount Everest, at 8,848m, the world’s tallest peak. This chapter discusses the evolution of climbing on Mount Everest, its economic contributions, and associated issues, particularly ecological and ethical.

- by Gyan Nyaupane
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- Adventure Tourism, Nepal, Tourism, Mountaineering

Sherpas occupy the key position in contemporary Himalayan mountaineering and related tourism industries across the Himalayan chain. Once engaged merely in carrying loads, they now guide clients and organize expeditions. The transformation has left many foreign mountaineers and commentators disoriented. This is largely due to differences in the characteristic ways in which the Sherpas experience the sport, ways different from those of Western mountaineers, Korean mountaineers, and other Nepalis. The dissertation investigates these distinctive ways of experiencing mountaineering. It is based on nine Korean mountaineering expeditions undertaken following the Sherpas and twenty-five months of ethnographic research, which moved between Kathmandu, South Korea, and Sherpa villages in Walung in northeastern Nepal. By comparing with Western and Korean mountaineers’ understanding of Himalayan mountaineering, it examines how Sherpas take participation in the tourism industry as their vocation, encounter foreign visitors, and deal with global impacts the country is facing. It also proposes an original theoretical framework that analyzes experience without committing to “anthromanticism” or the eurocentric assumption of human nature as discrete mind, body, and community.
The dissertation employs a pragmatic phenomenological perspective, which sheds light on ethico-onto-epistemologies or “cosmic dispositions” in relation to the observer’s perspective. The Sherpas’ cosmic disposition is threefold: individualist collectivism, tantric monism, and open-closed chronology. They regard participation in Himalayan mountaineering as their ethnic vocation and venue for social gathering. Though economic interest is important, the collective appreciation relies on the manner of social relationships. Unlike Western or Korean ideal approach to Himalayan mountaineering, moreover, their understanding considers concrete dimensions of the tourism industry. The Sherpas have increasingly made use of the global nexus with their characteristic ease in the face of unknown and uncertain future. Because the dispositions become distinctive only in relation to others, it also suggests Taoist idealism, Buddhist dualism, and Confucian hierarchy for Korean cosmic disposition as manifested by contemporary Korean mountaineers’ experiences. The pragmatic phenomenological perspective provides a non-eurocentric approach to the transnational, cosmopolitan, and globalizing encounters that take place in the Himalayas.

Dalam proses pembangunan dan globalisasi, pelancongan rekreasi berasaskan cabaran sememangnya merupakan suatu frasa penarik yang perlu dihadapi dan diuruskan dengan bijak agar tidak menjejaskan sumber biodiversiti. Ini kerana banyak aktiviti yang tidak diingini masa lalu telah menyebabkan terjejasnya biodiversiti dan sekaligus meranapkan harapan generasi akan datang untuk menghargainya. Menurut Newsome, Moore & Dowling (2004), impak alam sekitar disebabkan oleh pelancongan dikawasan yang dilindungi mencakupi aktiviti rekreasi yang tidak terancang, kesesakan pengunjung, pembangunan yang tidak seimbang, pencemaran, gangguan hidupan liar dan penggunaan kenderaan. Kedua-dua elemen ini tidak dapat dipisahkan kerana masing-masing mempunyai saling perkaitan antara satu dengan yang lain dimana ia digembleng sebagai medium untuk menawarkan pelbagai peluang untuk manusia menghargai khazanah dan warisan alam yang tidak ternilai harganya.

- by Jaffry Zakaria
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- Adventure Tourism, Adventure Education