As hikers or bushwalkers, we’re constantly putting our bodies, and our feet in particular, through terrain that the average city…
Hiking the Jatbula Trail – Part 1
For a country the size of Australia, with it’s vast network of National Parks, you’d think that there would be…
Hiking Food – Plumpy Nut Review
One of the most common questions I get asked about going hiking, is what do I eat? As a result,…
13 Tips to using a Menstrual Cup
One of the annoying little things about being a woman who loves the outdoors, is deciding how to manage your…
How to Remove a Tick
Last Updated Nov 27, 2019 Every few weeks I escape the Monday to Friday routine by meeting up with a…
Pack Weight Saving Tip: Sunscreen
I’m always looking for ways to reduce my overall pack weight, without losing comfort or impacting personal safety. Reason being,…
How to make Tiramisu when hiking
Last Updated Nov 21, 2019 Here’s a completely decadent (yet dead easy) tiramisu dessert, for when you’ve had a tough…
How to find South with the Southern Cross
Thinking back to when I made the leap from day walks to overnight walks, I remember being struck (not literally!)…
How to Pack Cheese for Hiking Lunches
I reckon that one of the best things about spending time in the bush, is being able to enjoy good…
The Road Less Travelled – Off Trail Hiking
For people who’ve only ever walked on defined tracks and trails, the concept that there’s a whole other world of…
Beer in the Bush
Roadtest: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages How many times have you finished a tough day’s hiking (or bushwalking!), pitched your tent, put…
Larapinta Trail – Part 3
Last Updated Dec 02, 2019 The West MacDonnell Ranges National Park and the Larapinta Trail are one of those places…
“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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