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Friday 21 November 2008

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Super sizing life
'Eating on the run' is no empty expression for Dean Karnazes, a over-achieving ultra-runner who has his own way of doing just about everything

First published in 2008

Wild Turkey
On the rocks or straight up? Hikes, bikes and balloon rides are just three of the ways to get to grips with the extraordinary landscape of Cappadocia

First published in 2008

Great White Slopes
The first of a two-part look at the best of Japan's winter scene checks out the resorts of Honshu

First published in 2008

Watch out, here comes Alain
Bounding up the world's tallest buildings, championing noble causes and fighting apathy wherever it is found, Alain Robert, aka Spiderman, is the postmodern superhero

First published in 2008

Lighting your way
With a dazzling choice of brands and models, how do you pick out the leading lights of the headtorch scene

First published in 2008

Davao City - Queen of the south
One of the Philippines most laid-back cities is your base for exploring the country's highest peak and plenty more besides

First published in 2008

Protecting the Napoleon Wrasse
Unfortunately, most people in Asia only come face-to-face with this fish on the dining table.

First published in 2008

Mt Apo: the pinnacle of pride
Climbing the tallest mountain in the Philippines.

First published in 2008

Hobart
Encircled by wilderness, Tasmania's biggest city is an ideal base for the adventure-minded

First published in Nov/Dec 2007

Zip lines + tyroleans
Learning how to use these mainstays of the adventure race.

First published in Nov/Dec 2007

Basis for change
Two huge database projects are amassing everything fisheries' managers and anyone else interested could want to know about marine organisms

First published in 2007

After the bombs
A badly damaged reef off Java is getting a second chance thanks to the efforts of an NGO/private company partnership

First published in 2007

Poles apart
Oft overlooked and nearly always wrongly used, the humble trekking pole can tone your upper torso as well as easing your knees. And you thought it was just a glorified walking stick.

First published in 2007

SurfAid Launches Relief Effort for Mentawai Islanders Affected by Massive Earthquakes

First published in 2007

Any colour so long as it's green
Two traditional fibres enjoy a renaissance thanks to the rise and rise of environmentalism

First published in 2007

Heroes & heroines
Adventure Racing Thailand

First published in 2007

Volcano hikes
Having a blast - Asia's 10 best volcano hikes (and plenty more almost as good)

First published in 2007

Abseiling
The abseil is one of the highlights of any adventure race: Steve White tells you what you need to know to stay safe and enjoy it

First published in 2007

The next Everest
Mountaineer, cyclist, winemaker, motivational speaker. Mark Inglis has done many things in his life - and all of them after losing both his legs. He talks to Steve White about his achievements and what's next on his list

First published in 2007

The Yaeyama Islands - Mantas and mysteries
The pick of Japan's Ryukyu Islands are a surprise package: much better coral than you might expect, heaps of sharks and rays, and some enigmatic underwater ruins

First published in 2007

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