Last Updated Jul 17, 2020 Grab a cuppa guys, this one’s a bit of an essay… It’s pretty rare that…
What to Pack for a Day Hike
Last Updated Mar 12, 2022 There’s nothing quite like that feeling you get from stepping off the pavement, away from…
The Mysterious Lindeman Pass
I love a good story. And the story of The Lindeman Pass in the Blue Mountains is a cracker. Today…
Hiking Food Review : Strive Food 24hr Ration Pack
Following on from last week’s post on Easy Hiking food for Overnight Trips, I was sent some product by the…
Hiking Quote of the Week
You need special shoes for hiking… and a bit of a special soul, as well ~ Emme Woodhull-Bache
Coming Soon – Brand New Hiking How-To Videos and New Look Blog!
Yay! I’m so excited!! You know how they say that change is as good as a holiday? Well, I guess…
Where’s your hiking home?
Following on from last week’s post about living in small spaces, I’ve been thinking about where I feel most at…
Leeches – That slimy, slippery, itchy, sinking feeling
Can you feel it? Nah, you probably can’t. If you’re anything like me, sometimes the first thing you feel is the…
Mt Paralyser and other names that inspire fear
When looking over the topographic maps for the southern parts of the Blue Mountains, especially the Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness area, a…
Six Foot Track Project Launch!
Ok, so you know how they always say, ‘Never start with an apology – it’s too negative.’? Well, here I…
What’s Your Excuse?
When I started this whole bushwalking/hiking caper about 20 years ago, I was astounded at how unfit I was. If…
Secrets of the Police Rescue Rat Pack
A little while back I took part in a Land Search and Rescue workshop run by the Blue Mountains Police…
“It doesn’t matter if you take a short easy walk to a lookout, or carry a pack off-track for weeks at a time. Both are equally valid.”
CARO RYAN
Bushwalking & Hiking Tips from an Unexpected Outdoors Chick
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