No. 2 – Traverse an entire range

February 2016

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February 2016

The beautiful Tarn Ridge Hut – if only it had been built on the other side of the ridge! Photo: Ricky French
Ricky French explains how to traverse a range is to have lived Call it the long axis to glory. A traverse of an entire range is more than just a tramp; it’s a novel. It tells its story through time, place and character. Even if the setting is familiar, a traverse takes you to a […]
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