Warning! Danger! Do not enter! The plethora of signs found on tracks and at huts could be putting people off going for a tramp. By Rachel Tallon Poison laid, avalanche potential, river crossings, weight limits on bridges, pictures of undesirable animals. Whether temporary or permanent, signs on tracks tend to carry the weight of enforcement, […]
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