Your first overseas climbing expedition

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The scale of the world's high mountain ranges makes New Zealand's peaks look small by comparison.
Ever thought about heading overseas on a climbing expedition to one of the world’s great mountain ranges? Paul Hersey highlights some considerations. I’ve been on a number of expeditions to some of the world’s great mountain ranges, including the Himalaya, the Hindu Kush and the Pamir Alai. And on each trip, I’ve learnt so much […]
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