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Outside magazine, January 1999

The Perfect Directions

Itching to head north (to Alaska), or south (Antarctica), or maybe east (Rajasthan's nice)? Well, with 77 adventures and all the inside dope you'll need, let's just say that yes, you can get there from here.

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