Surviving avalanche season on Great Walks

October 2015

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October 2015

The Great walks are an attractive proposition in winter and spring.
Avalanche expert Andrew Hobman’s five questions to ask before attempting a Great Walk out of season During the Great Walks season the tracks are managed and maintained to a high standard which, along with reduced cost and greater flexibility, has encouraged a growing number of people to use these tracks ‘out of season’. But many […]

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