Re: [Paddlewise] Recommendations: Tour companies, Pacific NW

> >>>>>Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 23:59:30 -0500
>From: "Lisa Williams" <lisa_at_cadence90.com>
>Subject: [Paddlewise] Recommendations: Tour companies, Pacific NW
>
>Paddlewisers,
>
>This summer I'd like to take a kayaking tour, and I have my heart set on
>the Pacific Northwest.
>
>Any tour company recommendations?
><snip>
>San Juans?  Columbia River?  And while I'm there, good restaurants,
>hotels, other things not mentioned in guidebooks for my terrestrial
>exploration?<<<<<
>
>If you come to BC try to choose a tour company that is a member and has 
>guides that are members of the Sea Kayakers Alliance of BC.  These guides 
>have to pass stringent requirements to get their lead guide 
>status.  That's the easiest way to ensure you'll be with a repuable company.

Try checking out "Hidden Pacific Northwest," from you're local 
library.   This is a great area guide book for B&B's restaurants and pubs 
throughout Washington, Oregon and BC.  It's a must read.

Good luck and enjoy your stay.

Gordin Warner
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