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    ABOVE THE GLACIER

    Feb 24, 2020 3 minutes

    IF YOU’RE KEEN enough to venture to Rob Roy Glacier and marvel at the lofty summits at the head of the valley, a little extra planning and preparation could help you reach a vantage point above the glacier.

    Rob Roy Peak (2644m) is within the grasp of any sure-footed tramper. The most convenient route is not found through the steep imposing wall at the head of the, currently closed, tourist trail to the glacier, but via a side

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