After two weeks of voting, it’s time to announce the winner of the Adventure to Dominica contest. And the person who received the most votes from Wend readers is… Owen Gaddis! Congratulations, Owen! Our readers think the shot of you paragliding off the Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France last year best illustrates ‘Adventurous Spirit’–which...
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It’s been a couple months since we first introduced the Adventurous Spirit Photo Contest that could win you a trip for two to the island of Dominica. And every week since, we’ve received a wide array of photos that capture the spirit of adventure in a variety of ways.
We’ve seen everything from exploring the...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Stephen Bentsen, for submitting this shot of himself and a friend jumping off the deck of a boat into the water in Vietnam.
Here’s what Stephen had to say about the shot:
“As the end of the day nears in Halong Bay, Vietnam, we entertain ourselves...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Michael Owen Gaddis, for this shot of himself paragliding off the Aiguille du Midi. Chamonix, France last year.
Michael, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be posted...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is James Clear, who submitted this photo of himself standing eerily below the lights of the Aurora Borealis. As Clear put it, “My camera didn’t respond very well to such conditions (I went through 12 batteries that night!) and it was a struggle to have...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Gregg Vigliotti, who submitted this photo of his friend, Matt Raue, deep water soloing in Ha Long Bay Vietnam.
Gregg, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica–your photo will be...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Kyle Sparks, who submitted this photo of Rob Thompson riding on the Tioga Pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at 55 miles-per-hour on a loaded touring bike.
Kyle, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jen Klewitz, who submitted this photo of Solea Falls in the Kimberly region of Australia, showing “members of a 35-day canoe expedition through the remote outback taking in the view of the falls at flood levels, while scouting for a portage route around them.”
Jen,...
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For writers, artists, creative souls and adventurers, nature has the power to inspire. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Dominica, the “Nature Island,” chock full of vibrant, exotic natural wonders, is an inspiration to many, whether it be in the form of writing, drawing or trekking. It’s also no surprise, then that one of Dominica’s...
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The winner of this week’s Adventure to Dominica contest is Jamie Campbell, who submitted this photo taken on the east side of the Sierras. Jamie, you win a pair of Ahnu shoes! And in addition, you are now eligible to win a trip for two to Dominica — your photo will be posted on...
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