580 hikers who were trapped by severe weather near Mount Everest have been guided to safety in Tibet, according to Chinese state media. The trekkers arrived in the small township of Qudang and surrounding areas, along with 300 local guides, yak handlers and other support staff. The tourists became stranded at an altitude of more […]
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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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