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It may seem a little strange to publish a post about avalanches just as spring is about to appear in the northern hemisphere. However there remains a risk of an avalanche for those heading into the backcountry where snowfields still cling especially in sheltered areas. Spring avalanches are often of the wet slab type but [...]

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The recent spate of horrific sex attacks on female travellers in India have highlighted a problem which as existed for many years. There have been numerous other attacks but the ferocity and aggression involved resulting in the death of one victim has received worldwide condemnation. Extensive media coverage has fuelled the feelings of revulsion aimed [...]

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Slavery may seem to be a long forgotten term, with no real relevance in this century. Unfortunately this is far from the truth, human trafficking is the phrase now used to describe modern slavery and it is more common than many of us may believe. Some will have seen films like ‘Taken’ in which Liam [...]

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Adventurous travellers often find themselves in areas where crime is common, risk of mugging or an attack maybe considered an unavoidable even acceptable hazard of adventure. “a little knowledge can be dangerous” Despite using Kash Lee and Jet Lowe as my models for this post on basic self-defence for traveller’s use of it is to [...]

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