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Walkie-talkie Aids Rescue of Injured Climber

September 5, 2005 by Jonathan Rosenthal 1 Comment

A new generation of small, lightweight walkie-talkies such as the FRS radios made by Motorola are becoming more common among outdoor types by the day. More radios among climbers may disturb the peace, but they certainly add to safety. The Belfast Telegraph just carried a story about an injured climber who was rescued because his […]

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South Africa’s Otter Trail in the Tsitsikamma National Park in widely regarded as the country’s best hiking trail. And it is with good reason: the spectacular trail winds along the edge of the coast, offering plenty of opportunities for swimming. Each of its huts has spectacular views of the ocean.

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