Oceanwide Expeditions, South Georgia Ski Crossing has been selected by Outside, a leading multimedia active-lifestyle brand, as a recipient of its first ever Active Travel Awards.

The South Georgia ski crossing was honored in the ´hall of fame´. The full list of award winners will be published in the April issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands across the United States March 13, 2012 and online at Outside Online.

To select this year’s awards, Outside tapped their global network of correspondents to showcase a definitive roundup of the best new adventures, exotic retreats, beaches, local food, bars with a view, on-time airlines, screaming deals, gorgeous islands, and more. The awards reflect more than just a collection of unforgettable trips—it’s a road map to life-changing experiences.

The issue also highlights a list of the best online travel tools as well a roundup of Outside’s all-time favorite destinations. This year’s exclusive South Georgia voyage runs October 17 – November 3, 2012.

“Outside magazine has long been one of the world’s most trusted advisors for active and adventurous travelers,” says Outside editor Christopher Keyes. “This year we’ve bottled up 35 years of collective wisdom to select our first Outside Travel Awards, an annual edit franchise that honors the best trips, hotels, lodges, luggage, islands, and new destinations that will be an invaluable travel resource for years to come.

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