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5 wild winter adventures in New England

Destinations to win the heart of an adventurer, be it surfing, climbing, kiting on skis, or sledding with dogs

By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright

 |  Globe correspondents  

  January 08, 2012

Ice climbing, we discovered, is one heart-pumping winter outing! But, there are plenty more. In fact, New England adventure seekers don’t have to travel far for thrills. If you’re looking to jump out of your comfort zone this winter (C’mon, it’s fun!), consider these other adventures on the wild side.

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