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A few g'days down under

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The beautiful landscapes of New Zealand pops out on the hike through Mt. Aspiring National Park. Some of the highlights include soaring glacier-clad peaks, waterfalls cascading from incredible heights, and deep grassy valleys. Some advice is offered on rugged terrain and ways to handle it.

Author: Harlin, John
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998
New Zealand, National parks and reserves, National parks, Rangelands

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Rocky Mountains, defined: exploring the wilder, uncrowded reaches of our highest national park

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The alpine tundra is the most distinguished feature of Rocky Mountain Natl Park, a third of which is above the timberline. A quarter of the plant life in the park is also found in the Arctic. Hikers who like altitude can visit Wild Basin and its massive Longs Peak.

Author: Stedman, Ted Alan
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997

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Life's great divide

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A 41-year-old hiker makes a return trip through Rocky Mountain Natl Park, which he first traversed at the age of 23. For the most part, his trek takes him over gentler terrain that he ignored during his more ambitious youth.

Author: Harlin, John
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998
Continental Divide Trail

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