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editor’s noteAdventure WorldmagazineEditor-in-ChiefClay AbneyManaging EditorDave PoletoContributing WritersRobyn Benincasa • John HartleyMark Manning • Ron EaglinRob Howard • Brandon BargoContributing PhotographersMark Miller • Jacques MaraisLori Hazlewood • Greg YetterChris Caul • Rob HowardWill RamosOur next generation of ‘Adventurers’This month, we had the opportunity to catch up with Jordan Romero. In an age ofvideo games, computers and childhood obesity, Jordan is breaking that stereotypeby setting out to do what only a handful of individuals (including adults) havedone worldwide — to climb the highest point on each continent. And, he is onlyeleven years old and is half-way there with number five in his sights.In our upcoming issues of AWM, we will be presenting ideas from some of theworld’s top athletes (and parents) as to how they include their children in theirtraining while setting a good example for a healthy lifestyle. This is veryimportant in our opinion as children tend to follow by example. We will alsoinclude some of the gear options for this emerging group of athletes rangingfrom hydration bladders to sunglasses and more.We hope that as you read this, you will urge your friends to help supportAdventure World Magazine and sustain its growth for the future.It is with your help that we can produce a high-quality source of informationfor weekend warriors, serious athletes, and those on the sidelines thinking ofjumping into our sport.As always, if you have questions, comments or suggestions, contact us bye-mailing us at info@adventureworldmagazine.com.Clay Abney • Editor-In-ChiefAdventure World Magazine is dedicatedto the preservation our natural resourcesby producing a GreenZine. “Of theapproximately 12 billion magazinesprinted annually in the U.S., over 95percent are printed on 100 percent virginpaper. That results in more than 35 milliontrees being cut down each year.” (statisticcourtesy of Socialfunds.com)Adventure World Magazine is publishedten times a year by No Boundaries Media,LLC, 18 North Reed Avenue, Mobile, AL36604. AWM is only available online atwww.adventureworldmagazine.com.The opinions and the advice expressedherein are exclusively those of the authorsand are not representative of the publishingcompany or its members.Copyright © 2008 by No Boundaries Media,LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction inwhole or part without written permissionis expressly prohibited.Adventure Sports are inherently riskyand can cause injury and death. Consultyour physician prior to beginning anyfitness program or activity and wherepossible, seek out a qualified instructor.No Boundaries Media, LLC will not beheld responsible for your decision to liveadventurously.Adventure World Magazine June 2008 4