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Alissa Ward

Having grown up on an island on West Coast of Canada surrounded by ocean and mountains, Alissa felt right at home after relocating to Tasmania a few years ago. Her love for the outdoors has only grown as she explores all edges of the island state, whether it be through hiking, mountain biking, surfing, or her newest pursuit: climbing.

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