Lakshadweeps - The next Maldives?

March 2012 issue

Features

The five pillars of Lakshadweep
While talk of pirates and terrorists swirls, a group of boarders do what they do best

The pass masters
Auden's Col in India's Garhwal Himalayas is a high pass that climbs like a peak

Tacking north
Ilocos in North Luzon is fast becoming the Philippines' next kiting hotspot

Gateway to the gods
Climbing the otherworldly Mt Kinabalu, one of Asia's most sought-after peaks

Departments

News & Views
Sharks get a helping hand, news of upcoming travel and dive shows, and a new book on the Maldives

Real Deals
Bike trips in Indochina, boys' toys in Samui, diving with sharks and mantas, and more

Health
Curing long-term knee pain may be as easy as a quick visit to a sports massage therapist

Events
Kiting in the Philippines, surfing in China, adventure racing in Hong Kong and Tasmania, running in Thailand and India

On Your Marks
Races, contests and shows for your diary

Buyer's Guide
Sleeping bags

New Toys
Cool gear to look out for

Regulars

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Last Blast

Past Issues

Kilian Jornet - the world's best trail runner?
January 2012
Kilian Jornet. Biking the Silk Road. Caving in China. NZ slacklining. SUP in Reunion.
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Topping out - Summitting Everest from Tibet
November 2011
Mentawais' seismic surf. Tubbataha reef scenes. Nepal's summit-to-sea adventurer. Race review from Wulong.
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