Action Asia - July - August 2016.pdf

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Inform. Involve. Inspire.
JULY/AUGUST 2016
PUSH YOUR
BOUNDARIES
Shooting in
Mongolia mid-winter
Exploring remotest
West Papua
Expedition
canyoning in Taiwan
Northern Iran’s
high-altitude trekking
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HONG KONG HK$48 • SINGAPORE S$6 (INC GST) • MALAYSIA M$12 • THAILAND B160 • CHINA RMB60
PHILIPPINES P235 • USA US$8 • AUSTRALIA AUS$8 • GUAM US$6 • INDONESIA RP50,000 • JAPAN ¥600
NEW ZEALAND NZ$8 • S. KOREA W5,000 • REST OF ASIA US$7 • REST OF WORLD EUR7
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Contents
July/August 2016
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28 A GREATER WHOLE
The longest ever self-supported canyon descent
– plus some tips for beginners on getting your feet wet in the sport.
38 RANSOMING THE FUTURE
A visit to a tribe in a remote part of West Papua brings a confrontation
that highlights the challenges they face from an encroaching world.
48 HEIGHTS OF HOSPITALITY
An adventurous couple take their passion for mountains to Iran, one
of the rising stars of global tourism.
56 STIRRING SAND, PIERCING COLD
Travelling Mongolia in the winter, a photographer sets out to show
the resilience of its people and the threats to their way of life.
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— July/August 2016
PHOTOS: GARRETT BRADLEY (COVER); GUS SCHIAVON (TOP); ADRIAN BOTTOMLEY (LEFT)
Wakatobi • Indonesia
Mount Rinjani, Lombok • Indonesia
Come what may
the other end is always worth it
At some point in your life, you will feel that it is time to unwind. With your usual daily vast
occurrences, remember to push the reset button. Stop for a second, let go of your worries.
Reconnect with the earth and experience our way of relaxing. Be one with our nature, take
your pick: endless mountains, infinite beaches, sparkling cities, or historical wonders. Don’t
think twice. Because when everyone else is busy living, we celebrate life instead.
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