NEW YORK, June 2, 2000 - Enter today to win a fantasy adventure in paradise! Adventure travel and outdoor recreation site, GORP.com, has joined forces with Asimba, the leading sports and fitness lifestyle Web site, to launch an exciting contest for outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. One lucky winner and their companion will be whisked away to a tropical Hawaiian treat that is sure to stimulate the body, as well as the soul, while discovering the hidden wonders of the island.

The Island of Hawaii is filled with an array of exotic destinations just waiting to be discovered. Explore the tropical gardens at Hilo, filled with lush flora indigenous only to Hawaii. Hike through the Thurston Lava Tube and the lunar-like landscape of the lava fields. Be amazed by the flaming lava from the Po'oo vent and the famous black sand beaches of Punalu'u. Don't miss the chance to experience all that Hawaii has to offer!

The winner and a guest will fly round-trip to Hawaii for an exciting six-day and five-night getaway where they will experience the wonders of snorkeling, sea kayaking, hiking, and bicycle touring. The two will also enjoy deluxe accommodation at the best inns and bed & breakfasts in Hawaii. Airport transfers and equipment rentals also are included. Entry forms for this amazing offer can be found at www.gorp.com or www.asimba.com.

All entries must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 30. Winners will be notified by July 10 and must complete travel by February 1, 2001. More details and official contest rules can be obtained at either Web site.

Since its debut in January 1999, Asimba has become the Internet's leading Sports and Fitness Lifestyle site. With more than 500,000 members, Asimba helps motivate millions of active-minded people to reach their personal goals in general fitness, participatory sports, recreational outdoors, and weight management. Through its partnerships with hundreds of world-class athletes, coaches, health experts, and top fitness clubs, Asimba delivers the most comprehensive online resource for people's offline "active lifestyle" needs. Asimba provides users of all ages and skill levels with relevant news, customized training, nutritional advice, gear guides, and community support--all at no cost to the user.

GORP (a.k.a. Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) is the largest and most trafficked Web site dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure travel. With more than 100,000 pages of content, GORP offers a complete package of authoritative, award-winning content; a large, active community of outdoor enthusiasts; and a full-range of e-commerce offerings drawing nearly 13 million page views per month. Started in 1995, GORP offers a full-service adventure travel booking feature with nearly 4,000 trips, accessible via the Web or telephone, in addition to a gear store with 180 brands of clothing, footwear and equipment. GORP has been cited by Yahoo!, US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many others, as the leader in this category and a "Best of the Web" site.

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