Heroes tramp through twilight years

August 2019

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The tramping exploits of Horton's Heroes proves age is just a number
If life experience is the measure, Horton’s Heroes may be the most experienced tramping club in the country. First taking to the backcountry in their mid-60s, the group of up to 10 mates have tramped through their ‘twilight years’ under their leader Michael Horton. Now all in their 80s, the senior trampers have ticked off […]

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