Winner – The Andes Trekking + Climbing Book Giveaway

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From trekking the Himalayas to conquering Quebec’s Mont-Mégantic, Matador community members sent in their favorite hiking shots from around the world.
The Andes - Trekking + Climbing

After browsing through some spectacular submissions as part of our Book Review + Giveaway – Nepal: 25 Classic Treks and 12 Climbing Peaks, your Matador editors have picked their favorite shot:

The Khopara Ridge in Nepal – Shot by photographer Andris Bjornson

He wins the slick new book – The Andes – which outlines 26 treks and 18 climbing peaks around the region.

Andris’ shot, in addition to a couple favorites will be featured in an accompanying photo essay on Matador Trips.

Stay tuned!


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Lola Akinmade is the editor of Matador Goods. Read her articles, view her photography, and follow her travels at http://www.lolaakinmade.com

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