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To
kick off this event we invite Summit Delegates to the Day
Outside, filled with excursions and activities in the Puget Sound
region.
Some of you have already pre-registered and you are
confirmed. For those who have not yet contacted Amber
Silvey, please review the adventures below and submit your
adventure request to Amber by October 6th by emailing
amber@adventuretravel.biz.
These activities are filling up fast and they are on a
first come, first served basis.
As a reminder, to participate, you'll need to arrive in
Seattle on Wednesday night October 18th, or EARLY Thursday
morning, October 19th, and secure your own transportation
to the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, which
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All excursions
will leave from the Bell Harbor International Conference
Center and gourmet lunches are provided by
GoPicnic. (Exceptions:
Northwest Escapes and Safari Spirit yachting adventures
will provide their own lunch/brunch experiences.) |
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Weather:
Seattle's weather in October is unpredictable. The
average temperature in October is 53 degrees, but has also
been as known to rain hard, snow (seldom) and/or warm up
into the low 80s
(seldom). You can almost count on overcast days, wind and
possibly even rain. But then again, it could be clear and
sunny, and you'll agree, the bluest skies you'll ever see
are in Seattle with extraordinary views of Mt. Rainier and
Mt. Baker, as well as the Cascade and Olympics mountain
ranges.
Before you leave home, check the weather forecast at
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/
and enter, “Seattle, Washington”
to secure the local forecast. The Summit is in the downtown
waterfront area |
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Following are the adventures from which you can choose
which will happen rain or shine: |
| 11:00am -
5:30pm |
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This Escape
will put you in touch with the true essence of the
Pacific Northwest. Interact with local
experts/naturalists from a renowned outdoor learning
center who will help to immerse you in the splendor
of the environment with unique hands-on sessions.
Visit the watershed and tide pools at the historic
site of the Great Mill and observe nature’s great
recovery; Learn about the rich cultural history of
Puget Sound and how it shaped and was shaped by the
surrounding environment.
Maximum limit 12. |
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| 9:30am -
2:00pm |
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The 105-foot
mega-yacht, Safari Spirit, will board Day of
Adventure guests at 9:30 am on October 19 at Bell
St. Marina/Pier 66 and depart the dock at 10:00 am.
Cruise through Puget Sound waters on a relaxing
brunch cruise with Seattle's recognizable skyline,
most notably the Space Needle, as your backdrop.
Your four hour cruise will also take you along the
shoreline of West Seattle's Alki Beach with views of
Seattle’s island neighbors and possibly the Olympic
Mountains off in the distance. Enjoy a glass of
champagne and an elegant brunch before returning
dockside at 2:00 pm.
Maximum limit 24. |
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| 7:30am -
3:30pm |
Cascade Mountain - Lake
Serene 7-mile Hike with
REI Adventures |
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This Hike with
REI Adventures staff will be approximately a 7 mile
hike to Lake Serene, only a 1.5 hour drive from
downtown Seattle. This walk will challenge the fit
and adventuresome with its 2000’ elevation gain. |
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| 12:30 -
4:00pm |
Geoteaming with
PlayTime Inc |
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Imagine going
on a treasure hunt with your team mates with only a
pinpoint location and a GPS device - urban adventure
in downtown Seattle at its best! Geotouring is GPS
Powered Tourism. With a GPS receiver and a specially
designed passport, you and your team will take a
high-tech tour of your choosing through downtown
Seattle as if you had an insider's view. You'll
discover hidden nooks and crannies while hitting up
to 30 major tourist sites in Seattle at your own
pace. You'll capture your team with digital cameras
and we'll have a digital slideshow to celebrate your
adventures! You'll make great friends and see the
city in a whole new way! |
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| 8:00am -
4:00pm |
| Rafting the Skagit or
Skykomish River (depending on waterflow) with
Alpine Adventures |
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These high
adventure rivers offer an adventurous way to see the
beautiful Northwest. Ah, Boulder Drop! Just the name
of that rapid, causes the hearts of river rafters to
think twice before plunging their craft in to the
heart of this thundering Class IV to V rapid. When
the river is at 8000 cubic feet per second (CFS) or
above, it becomes solid Class V and you need a great
team with one of our Skykomish hardened seasoned
veterans to guide you through. We always stop and
scout this rapid, as some of you will choose to walk
around. No worries, there are plenty of other
exciting Class III+ to Class IV- type of rapids to
max out your adrenal gland as you wind down the
river to our take-out at Big Eddy State Park. The
awesome power of this river along with stunning
scenery makes this trip a true Northwest can't miss
classic! |
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Kayaking with
eNRG Kayaking
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Experience
Seattle’s notorious sites and magnificent views
through its waterways! Launching near Historic
Gasworks Park with a view of Seattle's notorious
Space Needle, we will head west through a series of
waterways and passages towards the salty waters of
Puget Sound. First we'll dodge sea planes and check
out the houseboats made famous in Tom Hank's classic
"Sleepless in Seattle” on Lake Union. Next we will
cruise through the Fremont Cut into Salmon Bay where
Alaska's mighty commercial fishing and crab fleet of
the Bering Sea call home. After safely descending 30
feet down to sea level through the locks, Puget
Sound will greet you with Sea Lions, Harbor Seals
and Eagles along its rocky shore. Well paddle out
through Shilshole bay and land on the soft sand
beaches of Golden Gardens where a magnificent view
of the Olympic Mountains await. |
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Zipline Tours with
Ziptrek Ecotours |
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Ziptrek
Ecotours is the pioneer of zipline tours in North
America! With an award winning ecological curriculum
and the highest, longest, and most ziplines around,
Ziptrek offers an entertaining combination of
education and adventure. Ziptrek's tour area is
nestled in the spectacular valley of ancient
rainforest that divides Whistler and Blackcomb
Mountains. Being situated just minutes above
Whistler Village ensures that guests spend more time
experiencing their activity than driving to get
there. With vast media coverage and environmental
awards, Ziptrek has earned international notoriety
as Whistler's must-do activity. |
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Hosted by the Adventure Travel Trade Association |
601 Union Street, Suite 4200 | Seattle, WA 98101 | 360-805-3131 |
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