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Print EditionsMarch 2018TrendsSport

Bouldering in Vienna Makes for a Climber’s Paradise

By Alexandra Wood
vienna indoor bouldering halls
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Alexandra Wood
Born and raised in the North of England, Lexy studied literature and rowed for Cambridge University. After exploring Switzerland for a year, she is now based in Vienna where she spends her time writing for Metropole, reading books and planning outdoor adventures.
Print EditionsMarch 2018TrendsSport

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