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9 August 2026

Wind in the wilderness a real threat to unprepared hikers

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Wind in the wilderness a real threat to unprepared hikers

Bushwalker and meteorologist Urshla Connor knows from personal and professional experience that being prepared for changing weather can make all the difference between a beautiful hike and a life-threatening situation in Tasmania's wilderness.

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