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In September, 2019 a 50-year-old hiker was rescued by helicopter from Tasmania’s popular Overland Track after suffering heart problems. AAP Image/Tasmania Police

If you’re planning to hike this winter, invest in the right gear. Being unprepared for Australia’s harsh terrain can be deadly

Vanessa Adams, University of Tasmania; Jason Byrne, University of Tasmania, and Noelle Nemeth, University of Tasmania

In 2019, 44 bushwalkers had to be rescued in Tasmania. New research identified who tends to take the most risks, and how to be better prepared for your next hike.

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