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Friday 04 July 2008

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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

Shark-free surf
Australian surfers had a horrendous run at the end of last year with sharks. There were four attacks in three months, seemingly all by great whites, along with numerous sightings and beach closures.

First published in 2007

Stalling the wildlife trade
Tackling the tragic illegal trade in wildlife at Bangkok's famous weekend market

First published in 2007

Your other dive buddy
Want to shoot your next dive adventure but can't decide what camera to buy? Rachel Vickerstaff assesses what is available, from basic disposables to full-on dedicated underwater cameras and professional level housings

First published in 2007

Accessing our liquid assets
Singapore and Hong Kong offer very different perspectives on the possibility of access to freshwater for recreational use.

First published in 2007

Bohol Aloha Alona
A talc-soft white beach is the centrepiece of a stay among the chilled-out resorts of the Bohol dive scene

First published in 2007

Adventure Capitals - All-star karst
For those that want to do more than sit and gaze at the classically Chinese landscape of Guangxi province, this little town has all the answers

First published in 2007

Following Suit
Glen Singleman and Heather Swan have achieved extraordinary things in wingsuit BASE jumping and they want their example to inspire others to reach their own potential.

First published in 2006

Hotlists
How many can you tick off? A rundown of Asia's best adventures from those that know them best

First published in 2006

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