COLUMNS::
BLUENOTE:: 56 The blue list of music to note. Text: Charles Puckette
BOOKS:: 58
The blue list of books to note. Text: Nicole Cho
BLACK AND BLUE:: 60 DEATH IN THE DIVE SHOP Sharks and sea snakes may be dangerous but they're no match for the lethal risks of faulty rental equipment. One diver learns the hard way. Text: Albert Podell Photos: Michael Moore
GEAR:: 62
THE BIG BLUE BIKE BUYERS GUIDE:: blue's bikeologist diagnoses your riding symptoms and prescribes the perfect bike. Text: Rob Reed
UNDERWATER GEAR: THE BASICS:: S Masks, snorkels and flippers-everything you need for basic underwater experiences. Text: Stephen Weir
URBAN ACCESS:: 68
WINTER ESCAPES CONTINUED ... Winter Escapes aren't just for week-long vacations. Escape the drudgery of urban winters of New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Text: Jason Turbow
JOURNEY'S END:: 80
LUNA ATTACK Someone took a chainsaw to Julia Butterfly's favorite tree. Text: Shermakaye Bass
COVER PHOTO: KEVIN ZACHER
