COLUMNS EDITOR'S LETTER:: 10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:: 22
IN FRONT FROM TONGA TO THE MOON:: 24 In 2005, adventure travelers will be able to explore space by blasting off from the tropical paradise of Tonga.
RACING TO THE TOP OF CAMEROON:: 26 Each year, locals and foreigners alike race up Africa's Mt Cameroon in the Race of Hope.
TRIPS
EDUCATE YOURSELF:: 28 Why bumble about in haze of ignorance when you can be led by the capable hand of an expert? These international, educational trips are some of the best, and smartest, expeditions out there.
GEAR SPRING GEAR GUIDE:: 59
BIKES, KAYAKS, IN-LINE SKATES Spring into new activities, or enhance your favorite ones, with the latest gear for the season.
MUSIC
THE BLUE LIST OF MUSIC TO NOTE:: 71 Tunes not to be missed.
BOOKS THE BLUE LIST OF BOOKS TO NOTE:: 73 From Jamie Brisick's collage of international sensations to Bruce Northam's notes from inspired wanderings- spring is the time to be well read.
URBAN ACCESS
SPRING IN SEATTLE:: 74 When the rain stops and nature beckons, now's the best time to explore the rugged Pacific Northwest.
JOURNEY'S END
EVEREST WITHOUT THE EDGE:: 80 Why the top of the world is still attracting climbers.
cover design: Kelly Chilton; cover photo: Kennan Ward, polar bear in Anwar, Alaska omission: cover design V5N1 (Top Terror Free Travel Destinations) by Kelly Chilton Global Surf Spots (V4N6) Tront Saettem
