The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting on concerns that social media may be creating a false representation of hiking, masking the dangers hikers face. Josh Hamill, a content creator focused on bushwalking safety, said he had noticed a culture online that glorified poor decision-making. “Having an ‘epic’ is often seen as a viral moment worthy […]
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Justin Sprecher
Wilderness newsletter editor and contributor Justin Sprecher is a tramper, thru-hiker and trail runner with a passion for wild backcountry. He has been writing and photographing for outdoor publications for more than a decade and holds a degree in film studies and communications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His writing has featured in publications in New Zealand and North America and his films have screened at festivals worldwide.
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