Mancation Guy Getaway to Get Fit

Vacation itinerary for male bonding and getting healthy

Kayaking at Nantahalla Outdoor CenterTake a mancation vacation to do some male bonding while also doing some major calorie burning. This Manacation Guy Getaway to Get Fit combines the fun of outdoor adventures with some major waist-trimming activities.

Use this itinerary to have a unique mountain getaway experience. You will burn thousands of calories, but this isn't just about sweating and losing. This itinerary is about getting a chance to bond with your guy friends away from the stresses of daily life and in a unique and rugged outdoor setting. From kayaking to golf to a night of performing at open mic, this mancation vacation itinerary will give you and your guy friends some great memories and some challenging exercise.

Itinerary Details 
Calories burned
Day 1 - Golf with Buddies and Get Trim

Check into your hotel, and get out for some fresh air hitting the links. Enjoy one of the Asheville area's scenic and skillfully-designed golf courses. Golf for three hours, then head to vibrant and funky downtown Asheville. Walk around for a couple hours to check out the action and nightlife.
 

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Day 2 - Whitewater Kayaking and Weight Loss

Enjoy the beauty of mountains and rivers while getting a hardcore calorie burn by hitting an Asheville area whitewater kayaking outfitter. Nantahala Outdoor Center features one-day kayaking courses, for instance.
 

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Day 3 - Geocache at Nature's Gym

Bring a bunch of guys and a handheld GPS device, and try a new outdoor adventure that combines treasure hunting with gadgets. Spend the day searching for one of Asheville's many interesting geocaches. Some send you walking around Asheville in search of clues, while others take you hiking in the Western North Carolina mountains.

 

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Day 4 - Rock and Get Rid of Rolls

Bring your guitars or just your voices and be a part of Asheville's hip music scene. Hit one of the open mic nights in the area, such as Monday night at Westville Pub, Tuesday night at the Courtyard Gallery (where you could even wind up on their podcast) and Wednesday night at the Town Pump Tavern in Black Mountain. Afterwards, stick around a while and listen to some other local talent.
 

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Total calorie burn

 4,150

Calorie burn numbers are estimates based on a 150-pound adult. Before embarking on any activity, you should check first with your doctor.


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