A River Runs Through It

Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia
Photograph for TIME by Lisa Hogben

Hard Slog
Snowshoers trek toward Mt. Kosciuszko, Australia's tallest peak and the headwaters of the Snowy river, on a rare fine day; snow, wind and intense cold usually make the climb extremely arduous.

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