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  1. Geo.

    Steve Irwin dies in Stingray attack

    Don't think you'll get to see the video recording Fritolayguy - They said on the news here that the public won't be seeing it. There has only ever been three recorded deaths from stingray in Australia, so I'd say they are pretty harmless creatures unless you put yourself in a position that...
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    How does hiking differ from trekking?

    Trek is derived from a South African word, and generally implies a group of people mirating with their belongings as apart from, say one or two persons just, 'hiking'. I think it's come to be used in the sense of a group of people, more often with guides or with porters, or with animal transport...
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    Pacific Crest Trail humour

    If you're interested in the Pacific Crest Trail, a bit of inspiration, and some smiles, take a look at, "Dances with Marmots" http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa A thru-hike that looks at the US wilderness through the eyes of a Kiwi (New Zealander) Cheers :) Bit of an update...Since this was...
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