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| | | | upscale hotel accommodations, fine dining, and |
| Bachelor parties are about guys getting together, | | | | outstanding nightlife characteristic of the adjacent |
| sharing old stories, and maybe creating some new | | | | downtown area. |
| ones. They are a chance for the best man to send | | | | Charter Fishing |
| the groom off in style, in appreciation for years of | | | | In groups of four to six people, the guys board |
| friendship. | | | | separate charter boats and compete in a private |
| Traditionally, this has involved drinking one’s | | | | fishing tournament. Someone not only has the |
| fair share of alcohol, heading off to a | | | | satisfaction of wrestling a trophy fish into the boat, |
| gentlemen’s club, and waking up the next | | | | but also the sweet taste of victory in catching the |
| morning in a strange place with a new tattoo. | | | | winning fish to beat the rest of the bunch in the |
| Recently, a new trend has emerged. Guys are now | | | | tournament. While everybody breathes in the fresh |
| spending weekends immersed in outdoor adventures: | | | | air and takes in picturesque views, the expert |
| leaping out of airplanes, roping cattle, reeling in trophy | | | | captains and crew guide the team to the hot spots |
| fish, and riding wild whitewater. | | | | and teach the boys how to reel in the big one. After |
| Picture it: 10 buddies sitting in a rubber raft, getting | | | | a full day of fishing, camaraderie, and competition, a |
| tossed back and forth, and paddling like crazy | | | | chef "cooks the catch" at a restaurant overlooking |
| through a menacing drop-off the guides call, The | | | | the water. Since most fishing trips are located in |
| Meat Grinder. Besides whitewater rafting, parties | | | | beach side towns, nights will be spent at Buffet-like |
| can perform airborne ballets after leaping from planes | | | | bars sipping Margaritas, watching the fade over the |
| at 10,000 feet, reel in fish ranging from 30 lb king | | | | horizon. |
| salmon to 300 lb sharks, or drive hundreds of cattle | | | | Skydiving |
| alongside real-life cowboys. As an added bonus, guys | | | | What's better than jumping out of a plane, free-falling |
| return from the adventure, with pictures, | | | | for over a minute at 120 mph, and seeing for miles in |
| mementoes, and memories that will always remain | | | | every direction? Doing it all with some of your closest |
| special. | | | | friends. After some basic training, everyone flies to |
| Although these adventures bring a fresh, new idea to | | | | 13,000+ feet and prepares for the jump. Hearts |
| the bachelor party concept, groups are given many | | | | pound, men begin to fade to the back of the line, |
| opportunities to do some old-school partying. | | | | and adrenaline pumps as everybody peels out of the |
| Typically, the extreme adventure locations are | | | | plane into the open sky. Once everyone has returned |
| located off the beaten path, requiring a couple-days | | | | safely to Earth, the party begins. The boys enjoy |
| excursion. Everyone usually congregates in a major | | | | beers in the hanger, a bonfire on the grounds, a |
| city near the adventure site and spends the first | | | | delicious catered dinner, and a viewing of the days |
| night enjoying the urban nightlife. Day Two kicks off | | | | skydive video. To enhance this exceptional skydiving |
| with an early morning rise, followed by a trip out into | | | | experience, upscale accommodations, fine dining, and |
| the wild for the adventure activity. | | | | locally distinct nightlife in a lively downtown setting |
| Some detailed examples of adventure-based bachelor | | | | complete the package. |
| parties paint a clear picture of exactly how extreme | | | | Regardless of the adventure theme you choose, it |
| adventure combines with traditional fun to produce | | | | will be important to make the outing an |
| an unforgettable experience. | | | | experience rather than just a trip. Answer |
| Whitewater Rafting | | | | these questions when planning your weekend to |
| Whitewater rafting is an adventure that can take | | | | remember: |
| place in multiple locations across the country. As long | | | | - What adventure activity is the group interested in? |
| as there is a flowing river, someone will put a boat in | | | | - What areas of the country offer this type of |
| it. The trick is finding the rivers that will take you to | | | | activity during the group’s seasonal |
| the edge, without throwing you over it. Under the | | | | timeframe? |
| guidance of an adventure expert, guys paddle, | | | | - Is there a major city near the event where people |
| dodge, and hold on through class IV and V rapids, all | | | | can fly to at a reasonable price? |
| while taking in spectacular views of the scenic beauty | | | | - What hotels offer high-class accommodations and |
| and wildlife. To compliment the adventure, the group | | | | fit the group’s price range? |
| spends the first night at an upscale hotel in a bustling | | | | - Is there a restaurant with a private banquet facility |
| downtown area and the second night in more rustic | | | | near the hotel, where champagne toasts and words |
| accommodations surrounded by nature. This | | | | of encouragement can be uttered without upsetting |
| combination creates a solid mix of fun and adventure. | | | | the other patrons? |
| Cattle Wrangling | | | | - What are the best bars? |
| Imagine living out the movie, City Slickers. Saddle-up | | | | - How will the group get from the hotel to the |
| the crew, ride the open range like old-time cowboys, | | | | adventure outfitter? |
| and drive longhorn cattle through rugged mountain | | | | - If the adventure is outside of the city, where will |
| terrain. In the morning, work alongside real cowboys | | | | the group stay the second night? |
| to move the thundering herd to greener pastures. | | | | These are just some of the questions that will come |
| Enjoy the sights and sounds of rolling rivers, towering | | | | up as the event planning takes shape. The most |
| mountain ranges, and native wildlife while attempting | | | | important part of the trip is making sure the groom |
| to control the wild herd. After the drive, see if | | | | has a great time. So, if you are the best man, make |
| anyone lasts eight seconds on the mechanical bull | | | | sure to have his best interests in mind at all times. If |
| before taking aim at the skeet shooting range. | | | | all goes as planned, you will have successfully |
| Recount the day's highlights during a | | | | orchestrated a weekend filled with memories to last |
| Texas-style-barbeque dinner including steaks, | | | | a lifetime and maybe even overcome some fears |
| potatoes, and plenty of beer. Before you dive | | | | along the way. |